Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,718

2018 Average Net Price

$16,496

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.42%

Default Rate

2018 Enrolled Students

640

89.1% Full-Time

About

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly is a higher education institution located in Fayette County, PA. In 2019, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly were Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (30 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (23 degrees), and General Business (19 degrees).

In 2019, 119 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly. 68.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (111 degrees), 37 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (3 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly is $12,718, which is $934 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($11,784).

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Costs

In 2019, the median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly is $12,718

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,496.

In 2018, 90% of undergraduate students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,718

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly was $12,718.

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Average Net Price

$16,496

2018 Value

17.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2018 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,496. Between 2017 and 2018, the average net price of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly grew by 17.8%.

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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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly received financial aid through grants or loans in 2018. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2017, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly (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.

1.42%

2019 Default Rate

254

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly was 1.42%, which represents 254 out of the 17838 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.

Enrollment

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly had a total enrollment of 640 students in 2018. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly is 570 students and the part-time enrollment is 70. This means that 89.1% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly, both undergraduate and graduate, is 87.3% White, 3.75% Two or More Races, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.34% Black or African American, 0.938% Asian, 0.313% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.313% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.4%), followed by White Male (39.8%) and Two or More Races Male (2.28%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

89.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly in 2018, both undergraduate and graduate, is 640 students. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly is 570 and the part-time enrollment is 70. This means that 89.1% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly are enrolled full-time compared with 42.4% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2018 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 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (59%), Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2018)

White
559 enrolled students
Two or More Races
24 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
16 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly is 87.3% White, 3.75% Two or More Races, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino, 2.34% Black or African American, 0.938% Asian, 0.313% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.313% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 43.3% White, 26.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.8% 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, 10 students (1.56%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2019, 45 more women than men received degrees from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly is white (111 degrees awarded). There were 37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (3 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly is Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (30 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (23 degrees) and General Business (19 degrees).

In 2019, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (8 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (8 degrees), and Health (65 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 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly in 2019 are Human Sciences (8 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (8 degrees), Health (65 degrees), Protective Services (6 degrees), and Psychology (6 degrees) (as of 2019).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly are Human Sciences (8 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (8 degrees), Health (65 degrees), Protective Services (6 degrees), and Psychology (6 degrees) (as of 2019).

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 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2019)

Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing
30 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
23 degree-majors awarded
General Business
19 degree-majors awarded

In 2019, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly was Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing with 30 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 37 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly, which is 0.451 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (82).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2019, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly in General Business, which is 0.833 times less than the 12 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2019, 25 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly in Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing, which is 5 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2018 at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly is Male and Hispanic or Latino (50% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2019)

White
111 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
3 degrees awarded
Black or African American
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly is white (111 degrees awarded). There were 37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (3 degrees).

0.84% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2019)

White Female
78 degrees awarded
White Male
33 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly is white female (78 degrees awarded). There were 2.36 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (33 degrees).

Operations

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly employs 19 Associate professors, 11 Assistant professors and 10 Lecturers. Most academics at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly are Female Associate professor (10), Male Associate professor (9), and Female Lecturer (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 13 employees, Service, with 11 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 11 employees.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

19 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

13 Employees

In 2018, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly were Associate professor with 19 employees, Assistant professor with 11 employees, and Lecturer with 10 employees.

In 2018, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 13 employees, Service with 11 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 11 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2018)

Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor
Female Lecturer

In 2018, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly was Female Associate professor with 10 employees, Male Associate professor with 9 employees, and Female Lecturer with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly.