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Choose Penn State Fayette

As a dynamic force in southwestern Pennsylvania, and the only four-year institution of higher education in Fayette County, Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus gives you academic quality and educational value that you can’t find anywhere else locally—or regionally. Penn State has been recognized as a leader in higher education for both the education you will receive in the classroom and the career opportunities you will have when you graduate.

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Explore 11 four-year baccalaureate degree programs and 5 two-year degree programs that can be completed entirely at the Penn State Fayette campus. Choose the 2+2 plan to begin the first two years of any of Penn State’s 275+ majors at the Fayette campus before completing the final two years at another Penn State Campus.

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We encourage you to visit our beautiful, 100-acre campus and discover how we can help set your future in motion. Our campus is located in Fayette County which is a part of the scenic Laurel Highlands of southwestern Pennsylvania between Connellsville and Uniontown. Penn State Fayette is about 50 miles from Pittsburgh and 30 miles from Morgantown, West Virginia.

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Our low student-to-faculty ratio allows you to receive personal attention from the experienced, world-class Penn State faculty in a small setting. There are approximately 700 students, with 42% men and 58% women. About 38% of our students come from areas other than our local community, including 11 other states and 4 other countries.

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We offer twelve varsity intercollegiate athletic teams, numerous club sports, and several opportunities for involvement at the intramural level. There's also the free Fitness Center and open gym time to keep you active. 

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We will help you stay on track with academics, get involved on campus with student clubs and keep you healthy with a fitness center and a wellness garden. Whatever your interests inside or outside the classroom, there is something for you at Fayette!

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Approximately 90% of our students receive some form of financial aid. For those that qualify, the average total financial aid award is typically more than half the cost of tuition.

All first-year applicants are automatically considered for Penn State Fayette campus scholarships when they apply by the Scholarship Priority Deadline of February 1. These campus-based scholarships are merit scholarships based on an applicant’s previous accomplishments.

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Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus
2201 University Drive
Lemont Furnace, PA 15456
Phone: 724-430-4130
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Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus, located 50 miles southeast of Pittsburgh in the scenic Laurel Highlands, enjoys strong ties to the surrounding community. Penn State Fayette combines the supportive learning environment of a small rural campus with direct access to the extensive resources and services of Penn State University.
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