Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly

https://fayette.psu.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $13,824
    2024 Average Net Price
    $15,112
    After Financial Aid
    2022 Default Rate
    0.00659%
    on Student Loans
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    95.5%
    728 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    405
    93.8% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    35.5%
    59 Graduates

    About

    Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly is a higher education institution located in Fayette County, PA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly were Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (19 degrees awarded), General Business (18 degrees), and Electromechanical Technology (6 degrees).

    In 2024, 71 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly. 62% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (63 degrees), 21 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (3 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly is $13,824, which is $−2,339 less than the national average for ($16,163).

    In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly was 0.00659%, corresponding to 1 out of the 15,170 total borrowers.

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly is $13,824, which is $2,339 less than the national average for ($16,163).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,112.

    In 2024, 87% of undergraduate students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $13,824
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly was $13,824. The cost of tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly is $−2,339 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($16,163).

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    Average Net Price

    $15,112
    2024 Value
    19.5%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,112. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly grew by 19.5%.

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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.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $13,448
    Room and Board
    $1,840
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly was of $13,448 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 3.57% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,840. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    87%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    58%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    87% of undergraduate students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.35% with respect to 2023, when 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.

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    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.
    0.00659%
    2022 Default Rate
    1
    Number of Defaults

    In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly was 0.00659%, which represents 1 out of the 15170 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.

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    Admissions

    Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly received 728 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 0.41% annual growth. Out of those 728 applicants, 695 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 95.5% acceptance rate.

    There were 405 students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly in 2024. 13% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly has an overall enrollment yield of 14%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    95.5%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    695
    Accepted Out of 728

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly was 95.5% (695 admissions from 728 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 91.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 0.41%, while admissions grew by 3.73%.

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    SAT Scores

    13%
    Submission Percentage (2024)
    13
    Scores Submitted (2024)

    13% of enrolled first-time students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly had a total enrollment of 405 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly is 380 students and the part-time enrollment is 25. This means that 93.8% 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 87.4% White, 4.94% Black or African American, 2.72% Two or More Races, 2.22% Hispanic or Latino, 1.73% Asian, and 0.494% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.7%), followed by White Male (42.1%) and Black or African American Male (2.54%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    93.8%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 405 students. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly is 380 and the part-time enrollment is 25.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    78%
    2024 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 78%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      354 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      20 enrolled students
    3. Two or More Races
      11 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly is 87.4% White, 4.94% Black or African American, 2.72% Two or More Races, 2.22% Hispanic or Latino, 1.73% Asian, and 0.494% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 17 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 (63 degrees awarded). There were 21 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (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 (19 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (18 degrees) and Electromechanical Technology (6 degrees).

    In 2024,  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 Engineering Technologies (8 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (3 degrees), and Protective Services (4 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    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 Registered nurses (1,596,176 people), Accountants & auditors (1,035,290 people), Other managers (863,102 people), Financial managers (542,515 people), and Chief executives & legislators (431,384 people).

    The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly in 2024 are Engineering Technologies (8 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (3 degrees), Protective Services (4 degrees), Health (28 degrees), and Business (23 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Actuaries, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

    The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly are Engineering Technologies (8 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (3 degrees), Protective Services (4 degrees), Health (28 degrees), and Business (23 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    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 General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,968,365 people), Elementary & secondary schools (864,170 people), Computer Systems Design (648,980 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (528,796 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (515,612 people).

    The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly are Engineering Technologies (8 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (3 degrees), Protective Services (4 degrees), Health (28 degrees), and Business (23 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 (2024)
    1. Physical Therapy Technician
      7 degrees awarded
    2. Other Electrical Engineering Technology
      2 degrees awarded
    3. General Business
      1 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly was Physical Therapy Technician with 7 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    27
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    44
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 27 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly, which is 0.614 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (44).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly in General Business, which is 0.9 times less than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 19 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 9.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    25%
    100% Completion Time
    30%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 25% of students graduating from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 30% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the 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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      63 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      3 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      2 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly is white (63 degrees awarded). There were 21 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (3 degrees).

    1.41% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      137 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      122 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      120 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly is white female (137 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (122 degrees).

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly are: Service, with 11 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 7 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 7 employees.

    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly were Service with 11 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 7 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 7 employees.

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