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Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 1,595
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Acceptance rate 92%
Students retention rate 71%
On-time graduation rate 47%

Located in Edinboro, Pennsylvania, Edinboro U of P is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 92% indicates that Edinboro U of P is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Edinboro U of P is reported to be 47%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Pennsylvania state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at Edinboro U of P is 71% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Pennsylvania is 75%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Edinboro U of P do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

92.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,544

Cost of attendance at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $13,083
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,062

Cost of attendance at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $21,410
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania received on average $5,524 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,524
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 252 40% $4,578 $1,153,547
Other Federal Grant 580 91% $3,300 $1,913,987
State Grant/Scholarships 252 40% $3,299 $831,287
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 161 25% $3,501 $563,716
Total Grant & Scholarships 599 94% $5,524 $3,308,990

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania students is 47.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 49.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 44.0%.

47.2%

  • asian 33.3% 5 students
  • African American 18.1% 17 students
  • white 51.0% 470 students
  • unknown 50.0% 17 students
  • hispanic 27.3% 9 students
  • International Students 90.5% 38 students
  • Mixed Race 11.3% 6 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)