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Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is an accredited public liberal arts college situated in Edinboro, Pennsylvania. The university was founded as Edinboro Academy in 1857. The college has locations in Meadville and Erie, and spans over 585 acres. Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has over 7,000 students, and offers more than 100 degree programs to its students.
The college's athletic teams go by the name Fighting Scots, and the university offers intercollegiate sports such as football, men's & women's cross country, women's soccer, men's & women's basketball, women's volleyball, men's wrestling, men's & women's swimming, men's & women's track and women's softball.
The campus of Edinboro University Of Pennsylvania is in Edinboro, PA, which is a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Edinboro University Of Pennsylvania include, at the school's highest level, the Post-Master's certificate.
The school is known for its programs in media, fine arts, and security and law enforcement.
Admission at Edinboro University Of Pennsylvania is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 400. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 410 and 520.
Edinboro University Of Pennsylvania has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007, Edinboro University Of Pennsylvania had 7,686 students enrolled (6,687 full-time equivalent).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Edinboro University Of Pennsylvania values student athletics, and belongs to the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Edinboro University Of Pennsylvania
219 Meadville Street
Edinboro, PA 16444-0001
General Phone: (814) 732-2000
http://webs.edinboro.edu/welcome/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 327 | elementary school teaching, school counseling, reading teaching, special ed, educational administration, teacher ed, special education, teacher education and development |
| Liberal Arts | 218 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, social services, English, political science, history, Spanish language, anthropology, ... |
| Fine Arts | 151 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Therapy And Counseling | 123 | psychology, communication disorders, clinical psychology, educational psychology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 114 | criminal justice and safety |
| Business And Management | 110 | business management, operations management |
| Media | 104 | communication studies, journalism, broadcast journalism, organizational communications |
| Family And Social Work | 71 | social work |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 68 | registered nursing |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 58 | health and fitness, dietitian |
| Science | 40 | biology, geology, chemistry, physics, biological and physical sciences |
| Medical Support And Technology | 21 | speech pathology, medical lab assistant |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 20 | environmental science |
| Art Studies | 17 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 16 | computer and info science, information technology |
| Mathematics | 9 | mathematics |
| Music | 9 | music |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | manufacturing tech |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Edinboro University Of Pennsylvania in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,087 | 39 |
| Master's degree | 299 | 16 |
| Associate's degree | 82 | 8 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 9 | 4 |
| Post-master's certificate | 3 | 2 |
In 2007, Edinboro University Of Pennsylvania had a total enrollment of 7,686 students (6,687 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 18% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 87% |
| New York | 7% |
| Ohio | 4% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
Edinboro University Of Pennsylvania offers campus housing for 2,068 of its 6,687 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Edinboro, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,622 | 2,944 | 81% | 1,296 | 44% |
| Men | 1,554 | 1,244 | 80% | 559 | 45% |
| Women | 2,068 | 1,700 | 82% | 737 | 43% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 520 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 20 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 80% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 22% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,767 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,445 |
| Room and board | $ 5,976 |
| Room charge | $ 3,800 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,176 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,100 |
Financial Aid:
Edinboro University Of Pennsylvania participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 332100)
Edinboro University Of Pennsylvania has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 142 | 109 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 34 | 25 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 15 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 53 | $92,468 | 43 | $91,706 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 49 | $74,290 | 36 | $73,541 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 65 | $61,262 | 45 | $62,466 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $47,445 | 21 | $44,587 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 177 | $73,432 | 145 | $71,297 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
| Track | Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 110 | 70 | 180 |
| Football | 68 | 0 | 68 |
| Basketball | 9 | 11 | 20 |
| Track | 9 | 10 | 19 |
| All Other Sports | 24 | 49 | 73 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
German Language and Literature
History, General
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Organizational Communication, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Communication Disorders, General
Educational Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Edinboro University Of Pennsylvania Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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