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The campus of Penn State Fayette is in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, which is a small suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Penn State Fayette include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in engineering technician, family and social work, nursing and emergency medicine, and security and law enforcement.
Admission at Penn State Fayette is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 400. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 390 and 510.
Penn State Fayette has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, the school had 995 students enrolled (835 full-time equivalent).
A lot of students at Penn State Fayette attend part-time.
More complete details are provided below.
Penn State Fayette
One University Dr, Route 119 North
Uniontown, PA 15401-0519
General Phone: (724) 430-4100
Admissions Phone: (724) 430-4130
Financial Aid Phone: (724) 430-4131
http://www.fe.psu.edu/
Penn State Fayette awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Security And Law Enforcement | 37 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 32 | registered nursing |
| Business And Management | 31 | business management, business |
| Family And Social Work | 26 | family studies |
| Liberal Arts | 20 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Engineering Technician | 14 | architectural engineering tech, electronics tech, telecommunications tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | information science |
| Engineering | 4 | manufacturing engineering |
| Science | 1 | biological and physical sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Penn State Fayette in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 87 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 86 | 10 |
In 2005, Penn State Fayette had a total enrollment of 995 students (835 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 92% |
| Part-Time | 8% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 99% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Uniontown, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 329 | 290 | 88% | 160 | 55% |
| Men | 151 | 132 | 87% | 76 | 58% |
| Women | 178 | 158 | 89% | 84 | 53% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 500 |
| SAT Math | 390 | 510 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 90% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 10% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (724) 430-4130
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,180 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,312 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,040 |
Financial Aid:
Penn State Fayette participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 332908)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (724) 430-4131
Penn State Fayette has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 16 | 2 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 3 | 4 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 14 | 15 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $37,962 | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $38,352 | 3 | $47,540 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $87,984 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $63,282 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $49,919 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $45,786 | 11 | $47,473 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $52,479 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $60,631 | 17 | $51,226 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
ENGINEERING
Manufacturing Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Penn State Fayette Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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Family And Social Work
Security And Law Enforcement
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