Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly

  • Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus is a commonwealth campus of the Pennsylvania State University and located in Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania.

School Highlights

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly serves 468 students (89% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 48%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 468 students
  • In-state tuition: $13,588
  • Out-state tuition: $20,274
  • Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 15%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
59 staff
59 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly has declined by 26% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly diversity score of 0.26 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has declined by 19% over five years.
Total Enrollment
468 students
461 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
416 students
325 students
# Part-Time Students
52 students
136 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
468 students
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
416 students
326 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
52 students
151 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
3%
11%
% Black
5%
15%
% White
85%
52%
% Hawaiian
1%
3%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
1%
10%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
60%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
30%
36%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$54,300
$34,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $13,588 is more than the state average of $11,723. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $20,274 is more than the state average of $15,818. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$13,588
$11,723
Out-State Tuition Fees
$20,274
$15,818
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,000
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$6,260
Acceptance Rate
76%
78%
SAT Total Avg.
1,345
1,365
SAT Reading
445
460
SAT Math
465
470
SAT Writing
435
435
ACT Total Avg.
60
68
ACT Composite
18
20
ACT English
17
20
ACT Math
17
21
ACT Writing
8
7
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Nittany Lion

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly cost?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly's tuition is approximately $13,588 for In-State students and $20,274 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly?
The acceptance rate of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly is 76%, which is lower than the state average of 78%.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 468 students
  • In-state tuition: $13,588
  • Out-state tuition: $20,274
  • Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 15%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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