Edinboro University of Pennsylvania


Edinboro, PA 16444

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College Overview

Type:
Public institution
Year Founded:
1857
Religious Affiliation:
None
Academic Calendar:
Semester
Undergrad Student Body:
6,523
Local Setting:
Rural
Endowment:
$3,396,987
Application Deadline:
August 30
Application Fee:
$30
Selectivity:
Less selective
Tuition Costs:
$6,290 in-state, 11,198 out-of-state
Room & Board Costs:
$5,518

Extracurricular Activites

Student Activities:
choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, marching band, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, television station
Student Organizations:
221
Honor Societies:
Alpha Chi, Alpha Phi Sigma, Alpha Sigma Lambda, Iota Iota Iota, Phi Alpha, Phi Sigma Pi, Sigma Gamma Epsilon, Sigma Tau Delta, Beta Beta Beta, Chi Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Delta Pi, Phi Sigma Iota International Foreign Language, Psi Chi Psychology, Sigma Pi Epsilon Delta Special Education, Sigma Alpha Iota, Sigma Gamma Epsilon
Religious Organizations:
(Appears as submitted by school) Christ for Life, Muslim Student Affiliation, ROCK-Reaching Out for Christ Kingdom
International Organizations:
(Appears as submitted by school) Muslim Student Affiliation, United Brothers of Edinboro, Vietnamese Student Association, AFRICA, Afrikan Student Association, Asian Club, Latino Student Organization, United Nations, International Student Affiliation
Other Organizations:
(Appears as submitted by school) Musical Group, United Voices of Edinboro, Edinboro University of PA Marching Band, College Democrats of America, College Republicans, Criminal Justice Club, Dietetic Club, Council for Exceptional Children, Drawing/Painting Club, English/Humanities Club, Green Party, History Club, Identity, Ice Hockey Club, Counseling Club, School Psychology Club, Computer Science Club, Equestrian Team, Film Club, Anthropology Club, Karate Club, Craving Anime, Company, Chess Club, Cheerleaders, Metals Club, Photo Club, Golf Club, Graduate Student Council, University Players, Psychology Club, Ski Club, Social Work Club, Speech and Hearing Club, SCOTS, SGA, S. N. O. E, S. P. S. E. A, SPA, Ultimate Frisbee Team
Student Papers:
(Appears as submitted by school) Spectator (weekly)
Number of Fraternities:
12
Fraternity Chapter Houses
0
Percent Fraternity Members:
N/A
Number of Sororities:
8
Sorority Chapter Houses
0
Percent Sorority Members:
N/A

College Services

Basic:
health service, health insurance
Remedial:
reading, math, writing, study skills, other
Counseling:
minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious
Career:
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
Local Hiring Firms:
N/A
Library:
Yes
# of Library Books:
501,276
Library Facilities:
N/A
Museums
Academy Hall, Planetarium, Observatory, Crawford Center.
Computers Available:
800
Computers At:
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center
Wired Classrooms
0
Wired Labs:
5
On-Campus Wireless Network:
Yes
Wireless Areas:
in all the libraries, in some classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in all college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing
Wireless Capacity:
512
Online Registration:
Yes
Campus Safety:
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols

Campus Life

Offers Housing:
Yes
Campus Housing:
Yes
Off Campus Assistance:
Yes
Housing Types Available:
coed dorms (67%), women's dorms (17%), special housing for disabled students (8%), special housing for international students, other housing options (8%)
Sprinkler System:
80%
Fire Alarms:
N/A
Campus Size:
585 acres
Nearest Airports (miles):
Pittsburgh, Cleveland (120), Erie International Airport (18)
Nearest Train Stations(miles)
Edinboro (0)
Nearest Bus Stations (miles):
Erie (18)
Cars Permittedt:
Yes
Army ROTC
Offered on campus
Navy ROTC:
Not offered
Airforce ROTC:
Not offered
Alcohol Permitted:
No
Additional Policies:
class attendance mandatory, class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, other
Popular Events:
Black History, Asian, Women History Month, Moving-In Day/Ice Cream Social, Candle Lighting Ceremony, Fall Convocation and Founder's Day Celebration, Communication Week, Homecoming, Homecoming Brunch on the Lawn, Family and Legacy Weekend, University wide Fall Open House, Latino Heritage Month, Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Heritage Month, Native American Heritage Month, Veteran's Day Reception, World AIDS Day, Holiday Reception, Winter Commencement, Winter Pre-Commencement Brunch, SnowFest, Frank G. Pogue Honor's Scholarship, Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Luncheon, African American History Month, World Cultures Week, Celebration of Teaching Day, Women's History Month, HIV/AIDS Awareness Week, Disability Awareness Day, Arts Week, Spring Convocation and Employee Recognition Reception, Holocaust Remembrance, Celebration of Excellence, Asian American Heritage Month, Torch Night, Spring Commencement, Spring Pre-Commencement Brunch, Highland Games, New Student Orientation, Edinboro Family Summer Planning Retreat, Edinboro Family Picnic, Awarding of Honorary Degrees, Ribbon-Cutting/Groundbreaking Ceremonies