C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Edinboro University Edinboro, PA Edinboro University (formerly Edinboro University of Pennsylvania), founded in 1857, is a public university. While it is recognized as a leader in academic programming, it also provides opportunities for personal growth. A wide variety of extracurricular cultural, developmental, and recreational programs are open to all enrolled students. Its 585-acre campus is located in Edinboro, 18 miles from Erie. Web Site www.edinboro.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 5,585 Women 3,242 (58.0%) Men 2,343 (42.0%) Graduate Students 1,252 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 99% of 3,143 applicants were admitted No No Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.18 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 464 average 410-520 range of middle 50% 469 average 410-530 range of middle 50% 448 average 390-500 range of middle 50% 20 average 16-22 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance In-state: $22,872 Out-of-state: $23,226 Tuition and Fees In-state: $9,506 Out-of-state: $9,860 Room and Board $10,166 Average Percent of Need Met 46% Average Freshman Award $8,029 Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates $27,774
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 286 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 10% of classes 10-19 students: 20% of classes 20-29 students: 31% of classes 30-39 students: 21% of classes 40-49 students: 9% of classes 50-99 students: 8% of classes Over 100 students: 1% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Edinboro Population 6,447 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Freshmen are guaranteed housing 7.5E+001% of freshmen, 63% of all students NCAA Division II Fighting Scots 1% of women participate.29999999999999999% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students 1.9% First-Year Students Returning 70.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 25.1% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.9% Asian 8.7% Black/African-American 3.1% Hispanic/Latino 2.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 83.2% White 1.2% Unknown
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is recommended High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 3 Science 3 Foreign Language Social Studies 3 History Academic Electives Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Required August 15 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Accepted with or without writing component SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address City, State, Zip Edinboro, PA 16444 Phone (814) 732-2761 Fax (814) 732-2420 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification eup_admissions@edinboro.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee $30 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Available Rolling By May 1 or within 4 weeks if notified after May 1 No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required Required for some freshmen 1 required for some freshmen Music auditions recommended for some freshmen Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 99% of 3,143 applicants were admitted 100% of 1,941 applicants were admitted 99% of 1,202 applicants were admitted 1,974 (63%) of 3,121 admitted students enrolled 1,127 (58%) of 1,936 admitted students enrolled 847 (71%) of 1,185 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 5% Score of 500-600 34% Score of 400-500 42% Score of 300-400 17% Score of 200-300 1% SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 7% Score of 500-600 32% Score of 400-500 43% Score of 300-400 17% Score of 200-300 1% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 4% Score of 500-600 22% Score of 400-500 48% Score of 300-400 23% Score of 200-300 3% 464 average 410-520 range of middle 50% 469 average 410-530 range of middle 50% 448 average 390-500 range of middle 50% Average GPA 3.18 3.75 and Above 21% 3.50-3.74 15% 3.25-3.49 15% 3.00-3.24 15% 2.50-2.99 20% 2.00-2.49 11% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 1% Score of 24-29 15% Score of 18-23 45% Score of 12-17 37% Score of 6-11 1% Score of 5 or Below 0% 20 average 16-22 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer Top tenth: 7.0E+000% Top quarter: 2.4E+001% Top half: 5.6E+001% Bottom half: 4.4E+001%
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance In-state: $22,872 Out-of-state: $23,226 Tuition and Fees In-state: $9,506 Out-of-state: $9,860 Room and Board $10,166 Books and Supplies $1,000 Other Expenses $2,200 Payment Plans Credit card, deferred payment APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL finaid@edinboro.edu Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline March 15 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning February 15 Federal and Institutional Methodologies Forms Required FAFSA Code is 003321 State Aid Form Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2012-13 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 46% Average Award $8,029 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 1,183 (96.8%) of freshmen 1,016 (85.9%) of applicants 989 (97.3%) of applicants with financial need 71 (7.2%) of aid recipients Received by 959 (97.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,060 Received by 890 (90.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,221 Received by 447 (45.2%) of aid recipients 30 (2.5%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,925 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 48% Average Award $8,425 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 4,010 (72.1%) of undergraduates 3,570 (64.2%) of applicants 3,492 (97.8%) of applicants with financial need 234 (6.7%) of aid recipients Received by 3,356 (96.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,066 Received by 3,121 (89.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,923 Received by 1,319 (37.8%) of aid recipients 67 (1.2%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,271
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2012-13 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 88% Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates $27,774 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 9.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid 1.0% FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans, Federal Nursing loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Minority scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Leadership scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Humanities, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education Biological Sciences, Military Science, Computer Science, Communication, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Humanities, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences, Business Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Creative Writing, Journalism/Publications, Music, Theater/Drama Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Theater/Drama, Journalism/Publications, Music, Creative Writing Community Service, Leadership, Memberships Community Service, Memberships, Leadership Adult Students, Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Children of Union Members/Company Employees, Children with a Deceased or Disabled Parent, First-Generation College Students, Handicapped Students, International Students, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities, Out-of-State Students, Religious Affiliation, Veterans, Veterans' Children Adult Students, Children of Faculty/Staff, Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Union Members/Company Employees, Children with a Deceased or Disabled Parent, First-Generation College Students, Veterans' Children, International Students, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities, Outof-State Students, Religious Affiliation, Veterans, Handicapped Students
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available $2,437
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester Offered Online Catalog UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Anthropology Art History, Criticism and Conservation Art/Art Studies, General Biological and Physical Sciences Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Chemistry, General Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist Computer and Information Sciences, General Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Early Childhood Education and Teaching Economics, General English Language and Literature, General Environmental Science Fine/Studio Arts, General Foreign Languages and Literatures, General Geography Geology/Earth Science, General German Language and Literature Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other History, General Humanities/Humanistic Studies Journalism, Other Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Mass Communication/Media Studies Mathematics, General Music, General Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist Operations Management and Supervision Philosophy Physics, General Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Research and Experimental Psychology, Other Social Sciences, General Sociology Special Education and Teaching, General Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Women's Studies
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Visual and performing arts, Health professions and related sciences, Education Business administration, engineering, pre-pharmacy (2+3 at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and School of Pharmacy), MA Counseling (3-2 program for Criminal Justice Majors); 3+4 Temple School of Dentistry Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Studentdesigned major, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships Offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit Available through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 286 Part-Time Faculty 56 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 85% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 10% of classes 10-19 students: 20% of classes 20-29 students: 31% of classes 30-39 students: 21% of classes 40-49 students: 9% of classes 50-99 students: 8% of classes Over 100 students: 1% of classes ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 1,176,911 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 1157 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Fine Arts, Master of Science, Master of Social Work, Master of Arts, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Education Master's Programs of Study Anthropology Art Education Art Therapy Art/Fine Arts Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Clinical Psychology Communication Disorders Communication--General Counseling Psychology Counselor Education Early Childhood Education Educational Leadership and Administration Educational Psychology Family Nurse Practitioner Studies History Middle School Education Nursing Education Nursing--General Reading Education Rehabilitation Counseling School Psychology Secondary Education Social Sciences Social Work Special Education
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Nursing Practice Doctoral Programs of Study Family Nurse Practitioner Studies Nursing Education Nursing--General
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Edinboro Population 6,447 Getting Around Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Small town Campus Map Nearest Airport Map 100 mile(s) from campus in Pittsburgh Campus Size 585 acres Nearest Bus Station 23 mile(s) from campus in Erie Weather Nearest Train Station 23 mile(s) from campus in Erie Temperature 18.2 average low in January, 75.3 average high in September Rain 164 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing College offers housing to students Types of Housing Coed dorms, disabled student housing Students in College Housing 7.5E+001% of freshmen, 63% of all students Housing Requirements Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are guaranteed housing Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 37% Off-Campus Housing Assistance SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Other Available Available Available Available self-defense education PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division II Fighting Scots Red and white Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Basketball x x x x Cross-Country Running x x x x Football x x Lacrosse x x Soccer x x Softball x x Swimming And Diving x x x x Tennis x x x x Track And Field x x x x Volleyball x x Wrestling x x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports baseball, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, equestrian sports, fencing, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, racquetball, rock climbing, skiing (downhill), soccer, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, music theatre, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station 1% of women participate.29999999999999999% of men participate Army ROTC offered on campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 5,585 Women 3,242 (58.0%) Men 2,343 (42.0%) Full-Time Undergraduates 5,086 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students 1.9% Average Age 22 All Graduate Students 1,252 Yes 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.9% Asian 8.7% Black/African-American 3.1% Hispanic/Latino 2.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 83.2% White 1.2% Unknown UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 70.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 25.1% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 44.6% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 49.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. http://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2016