Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,718

2018 Average Net Price

$16,711

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.42%

Default Rate

2018 Enrolled Students

622

88.1% Full-Time

About

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver is a higher education institution located in Beaver County, PA. In 2019, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver were General Business (23 degrees awarded), General Psychology (15 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (9 degrees).

In 2019, 75 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver. 57.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (66 degrees), 22 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver is $12,718, which is $−15,787 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2019, the median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver is $12,718

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,711.

In 2018, 87% of undergraduate students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,718

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver was $12,718.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,711

2018 Value

0.376%

1 Year Growth

In 2018 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,711. Between 2017 and 2018, the average net price of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver grew by 0.376%.

This chart compares the average net price of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver received financial aid through grants or loans in 2018. This represents a decline of 3.33% with respect to 2017, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.42%

2019 Default Rate

254

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver was 1.42%, which represents 254 out of the 17838 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver had a total enrollment of 622 students in 2018. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver is 548 students and the part-time enrollment is 74. This means that 88.1% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.1% White, 8.52% Black or African American, 5.63% Hispanic or Latino, 4.02% Two or More Races, 3.38% Asian, and 0.161% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (43.1%), followed by White Female (27.9%) and Black or African American Male (5.84%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

88.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver in 2018, both undergraduate and graduate, is 622 students. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver is 548 and the part-time enrollment is 74. This means that 88.1% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2018 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2018)

White
430 enrolled students
Black or African American
53 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
35 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver is 69.1% White, 8.52% Black or African American, 5.63% Hispanic or Latino, 4.02% Two or More Races, 3.38% Asian, and 0.161% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 29 students (4.66%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2019, 11 more women than men received degrees from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver is white (66 degrees awarded). There were 22 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver is General Business (23 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (15 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (9 degrees).

In 2019, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (15 degrees awarded), Protective Services (9 degrees), and Business (36 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver in 2019 are Psychology (15 degrees awarded), Protective Services (9 degrees), Business (36 degrees), Communications (5 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (8 degrees) (as of 2019).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver are Psychology (15 degrees awarded), Protective Services (9 degrees), Business (36 degrees), Communications (5 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (8 degrees) (as of 2019).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver.

Most Common (2019)

General Business
23 degrees awarded
General Psychology
15 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
9 degrees awarded

In 2019, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver was General Business with 23 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver, which is 0.744 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (43).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2019, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver in Information Science. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2019, 15 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver in General Business, which is 1.88 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2018 at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2019)

White
66 degrees awarded
Black or African American
3 degrees awarded
Asian
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver is white (66 degrees awarded). There were 22 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (3 degrees).

1.33% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2019)

White Female
36 degrees awarded
White Male
30 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver is white female (36 degrees awarded). There were 1.2 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (30 degrees).

Operations

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver employs 16 Assistant professors, 11 Associate professors and 4 Professors. Most academics at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver are Female Associate professor (9), Male Assistant professor (8), and Female Assistant professor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver are: Service, with 23 employees, Management, with 14 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 12 employees.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

16 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

23 Employees

In 2018, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver were Assistant professor with 16 employees, Associate professor with 11 employees, and Professor with 4 employees.

In 2018, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver were Service with 23 employees, Management with 14 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 12 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2018)

Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2018, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver was Female Associate professor with 9 employees, Male Assistant professor with 8 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 8 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Beaver.