Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,716

2021 Average Net Price

$15,771

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

5.78%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

92.4%

3,042 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

4,043

77% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

49.7%

495 Graduates

About

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is a higher education institution located in Erie County, PA. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania were Social Work (166 degrees awarded), School Counseling & Guidance Services (73 degrees), and General Educational Leadership & Administration (46 degrees).

In 2021, 1,236 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. 68% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,060 degrees), 15.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (69 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is $7,716, which is $−15,468 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is $7,716, which is $−15,468 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,771.

In 2021, 83% of undergraduate students attending Edinboro University of Pennsylvania received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,716

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania was $7,716. The cost of tuition at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is $−15,468 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,771

2021 Value

11.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Edinboro University of Pennsylvania had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,771. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania grew by 11.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,567

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania was of $10,567 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.733% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.22% with respect to 2020, when 82% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

5.78%

2018 Default Rate

121

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania was 5.78%, which represents 121 out of the 2092 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania received 3,042 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 7.06% annual growth. Out of those 3,042 applicants, 2,810 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 92.4% acceptance rate.

There were 4,043 students enrolled at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in 2021. 42% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has an overall enrollment yield of 22.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

92.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,810

Accepted Out of 3,042

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania was 92.4% (2,810 admissions from 3,042 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 85%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 7.06%, while admissions grew by 0.97%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

42%

Submission Percentage (2021)

268

Scores Submitted (2021)

42% of enrolled first-time students at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania had a total enrollment of 4,043 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is 3,113 students and the part-time enrollment is 930. This means that 77% of students enrolled at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, both undergraduate and graduate, is 81.5% White, 5.96% Black or African American, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.816% Asian, 0.297% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.148% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.148% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.8%), followed by White Male (29.6%) and Black or African American Male (3.26%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (68.2%), followed by White Male (12.8%) and Black or African American Female (5.27%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

77%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,043 students. The full-time enrollment at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is 3,113 and the part-time enrollment is 930. This means that 77% of students enrolled at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Edinboro University of Pennsylvania had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,297 enrolled students
Black or African American
241 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
182 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is 81.5% White, 5.96% Black or African American, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.816% Asian, 0.297% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.148% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.148% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 212 students (5.24%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 446 more women than men received degrees from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is white (1,060 degrees awarded). There were 15.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (69 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is Social Work (166 degrees awarded), followed by School Counseling & Guidance Services (73 degrees) and General Educational Leadership & Administration (46 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (188 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (293 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (110 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,729,472 people), Secondary school teachers (455,225 people), Education administrators (298,885 people), Other managers (293,987 people), and Special education teachers (182,521 people).

The most specialized majors at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in 2021 are Public Administration and Social Service (188 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (293 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (110 degrees), Engineering Technologies (55 degrees), and Communications (51 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Surgeons, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania are Public Administration and Social Service (188 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (293 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (110 degrees), Engineering Technologies (55 degrees), and Communications (51 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania are Elementary & secondary schools (2,972,034 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (444,194 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (242,745 people), Computer Systems Design (229,701 people), and Individual & family services (170,172 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.

Most Common (2020)

General Fine Studio Arts
104 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
70 degrees awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
57 degrees awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania was General Fine Studio Arts with 104 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

395

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

841

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 395 degrees were awarded to men at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, which is 0.47 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (841).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 47 degrees were awarded to men at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in General Engineering Technology, which is 23.5 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 167 degrees were awarded to men at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in Social Work, which is 7.95 times more than the 21 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

33%

100% Completion Time

49%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 33% of students graduating from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 49% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.63% of graduates (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,060 degrees awarded
Black or African American
69 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
31 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is white (1,060 degrees awarded). There were 15.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (69 degrees).

3.96% of degree recipients (49 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
726 degrees awarded
White Male
334 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
49 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is white female (726 degrees awarded). There were 2.17 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (334 degrees).

Operations

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has an endowment valued at nearly $40M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.07M (12.7%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania had a total salary expenditure of 107M. Edinboro University of Pennsylvania employs 82 Professors, 55 Associate professors and 52 Assistant professors. Most academics at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania are Male Professor (51), Female Professor (31), and Male Associate professor (30).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania are: Business and Financial Operations, with 70 employees, Service, with 48 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 46 employees.

Endowment

$40M

2021 Endowment

38.8%

growth from 2020

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has an endowment valued at about $40M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania grew 38.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $10.5M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$45.6M

2021 Salaries

4.93%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania paid a median of $45.6M in salaries, which represents 42.8% of their overall expenditure ($107M) and a 4.93% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$19.6M

Instructional Salaries

209

Number of Employees

In 2021, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania paid a total of $19.6M to 209 employees working as instructors, which represents 43.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

82 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

70 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania were Professor with 82 employees, Associate professor with 55 employees, and Assistant professor with 52 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania were Business and Financial Operations with 70 employees, Service with 48 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 46 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania was Male Professor with 51 employees, Female Professor with 31 employees, and Male Associate professor with 30 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.