Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus is a federal campus of Pennsylvania State University. Here is a detailed introduction:

Campus Overview

Location: Located in Lemont Furnace, Pennsylvania, in the scenic Laurel Highlands, between Connellsville and Uniontown, only an hour's drive from Pittsburgh.

Campus Size: The campus is moderately sized, covering an area of ​​about 100 acres, providing students with a relatively spacious learning and living space.

Student Composition: There are about 643 students studying here, and the student population shows a certain degree of diversity, including students from five counties in southwestern Pennsylvania, as well as other states and a small number of international students.

Academic Resources

Professional Settings: 12 bachelor's degree and 5 associate degree programs are offered, covering multiple disciplines such as business, engineering, information technology, humanities and social sciences. In addition, through the 2+2 program, students can also complete the first two years of basic courses in most majors within the Pennsylvania State University system.

Teaching resources: As part of Pennsylvania State University, students can share the rich teaching resources of Pennsylvania State University, such as the library's massive collection of books, advanced scientific research equipment, etc., which strongly support students' learning and research.

Faculty: There are 50 academic staff with a teacher-student ratio of 14:1. The teachers have rich teaching experience and solid professional knowledge. They can provide students with high-quality teaching guidance and help students make continuous progress on the academic path.

Campus life

Accommodation conditions: There are privately owned housing near the campus for students to choose from, providing students with relatively convenient living conditions.

Student organizations: There are 15 clubs and organizations covering academics, sports, arts, culture and other aspects, such as academic clubs, sports clubs, performing arts groups, etc. Students can participate according to their own interests and hobbies to enrich their extracurricular life and expand interpersonal relationships.

Sports activities: The sports team on campus is called "Roaring The Fayette Lions is a member of the Pennsylvania State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC) and the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA). It has men's baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, track and field, wrestling and women's basketball, cross country, golf, softball, track and field, volleyball and other sports programs, encouraging students to actively participate and cultivate teamwork and competitive awareness.

History

In 1934, Penn State established an educational center in the area, but it was closed in the 1940s due to World War II.

In the 1950s, Penn State established the federal campus system, and the Fayette campus reopened in 1965, originally located in a rented site in downtown Uniontown, and moved to its current location three years later.

In 2004, the campus was named after Robert E. Eberly, a wealthy Pittsburgh natural gas speculator who donated his wealth to higher education in western Pennsylvania.

Other advantages

Financial aid: 90% All students can get financial aid, which is an important support for many families, helping students reduce their financial burden and better focus on their studies.

Small class teaching: The average number of students in each class is between 20-25, and the largest class usually does not exceed 60-75. The small class teaching model is conducive to full communication and interaction between teachers and students. Teachers can better pay attention to the learning progress of each student and provide students with personalized guidance and support.