Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

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    2021 Undergraduate Tuition
    $7,716
    2021 Average Net Price
    $15,771
    After Financial Aid
    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 $−16,284 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Costs

    In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is $7,716.

    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.

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    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%.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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 declined by 7.06%, while admissions grew by 0.97%.

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    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.

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    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% Two or More Races, and 0.148% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.5%), followed by White Male (29.9%) and Black or African American Male (3.14%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (68.7%), followed by White Male (12.6%) and Black or African American Female (4.8%).

    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 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    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.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)
    1. White
      3,297 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      241 enrolled students
    3. 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% Two or More Races, and 0.148% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% 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.

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    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 (1,598,796 people), Secondary school teachers (531,213 people), Other managers (339,358 people), Education administrators (309,794 people), and Special education teachers (213,796 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).

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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 Edinboro University of Pennsylvania are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Actuaries, Physicians, and Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers

    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).

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    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 (3,022,841 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (475,133 people), Computer Systems Design (287,226 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (271,467 people), and Individual & family services (181,114 people).

    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).

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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 Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.
    Most Common (2021)
    1. General Engineering Technology
      49 degrees awarded
    2. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      7 degrees awarded
    3. General Business Administration & Management
      6 degrees awarded

    In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania was General Engineering Technology with 49 degrees awarded.

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    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).

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    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.

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    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.

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    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%.

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    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 (2021)
    1. White
      1,060 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      69 degrees awarded
    3. 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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)
    1. White Female
      1,028 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      1,020 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      966 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is white female (1,028 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,020 degrees).

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    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 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) 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 Female Assistant 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 $5.91M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    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. This is compared to a 1.95% decline between 2019 and 2020, and a 1.62% growth between 2018 and 2019.

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    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 $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    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.

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