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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly

Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania Β· Rural: FringeOfficial Website β†—

#4087
Nationally
#206
In Pennsylvania
92%
Acceptance Rate
Nat'l avg 70%
$13,824
In-State Tuition
per year
31%
6-Year Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 63%
419
Undergrad Enrollment
Under 1,000
Overall Score & Rankings
37/100
Below Average
#4087 nationally
#206 in Pennsylvania
πŸŽ“Graduation Outcomes31
πŸ’°Affordability50
🎯Selectivity40
πŸ“šAcademic Environment17
πŸ”¬Program Breadth47

Scores based on IPEDS 2023–24 federal data. Methodology β†’

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly is a public four-year university located in Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania. With 419 undergraduate students enrolled and an acceptance rate of 92%, the institution is considered accessible. In-state tuition is $13,824 per year ($23,316 out-of-state), above average for public institutions. The six-year graduation rate is 31%, which is below average compared to the national average of 63%.

Admissions
Acceptance Rate92%↓ Below avg
National avg: 70%
731
Applied
670
Admitted
117
Enrolled
SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)
SAT Reading540 – 630
Middle 50% of admitted students (max 800)
SAT Math540 – 635
Middle 50% of admitted students (max 800)
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition$13,824/yr
In-State Fees$556/yr
Out-of-State Tuition$23,316/yr
Room & Board$1,840/yr
Total CoA (In-State)$16,220/yr
Total CoA (Out-of-State)$25,712/yr
In-State Tuition vs National Avg$13,824↓ Below avg
National avg: $10,662
Graduation Outcomes
6-Year Graduation Rate31%↓ Below avg
National avg: 63%

The six-year graduation rate measures students who earn their degree within 150% of normal time (6 years for a 4-year program). It is the federal standard for comparing outcomes across institutions.

Student Body
419
Total Undergrads
52% F / 48% M
Gender Split
Student Diversity
White 89%
Hispanic 3%
Black 4%
Asian 1%
Two or more 2%
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • βœ“Open admissions policy (92% acceptance rate) β€” accessible to a wide range of students
  • βœ“Reasonable room and board costs at $1,840/yr
  • βœ“Small campus environment (419 students) β€” more personal attention and close-knit community
  • βœ“Publicly funded institution β€” tuition subsidized by state taxes for in-state residents
Consider
  • Β·Graduation rate of 31% is below the national average β€” research completion support services
Who Is This College Best For?

This college is a strong fit for students seeking an accessible path to a college degree, in-state students who want a quality education at a subsidized cost, and students who prefer smaller class sizes and closer faculty relationships.

Institution Profile
Type4-year
ControlPublic
LocationLemont Furnace, Pennsylvania
SettingRural: Fringe
SizeUnder 1,000
State Ranking
#206
in Pennsylvania out of 7+ colleges
#4087
nationally
Data Source

All data sourced from the NCES IPEDS 2023–24 collection. Acceptance rates, test scores, and graduation rates reflect the most recent year reported. Scores are composite rankings calculated from five weighted dimensions.

Frequently Asked Questions

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