Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

Edinboro University is committed to excellence in academics and in every aspect of campus life. A passion for student success, a comprehensive catalog of offerings and a supportive yet challenging academic environment define the EU experience.

Edinboro University is one of Pennsylvania’s most distinguished centers of learning and research. Acclaimed artists, medical professionals, Disney and Pixar animators and leaders in business, education, criminal justice and many other fields have built the foundations of their success at EU. Class sizes are small and are taught by an internationally recognized faculty, 90 percent of whom hold terminal degrees in their field, offering students the personalized and high quality education they need to succeed.

The University is distinguished by its genuine dedication to student success, promising the attention, careful advising and state-of-the-art facilities necessary to ensure students achieve their goals and exceed their own expectations. Founded in 1857 as a private training school for teachers, EU has grown into the northwestern Pennsylvania region’s largest and most comprehensive institution of higher education. With a vibrant campus community, more than 100 areas of academic study, the area’s premiere student housing complex, numerous clubs and organizations, nationally renowned services for students with physical disabilities, NCAA athletics, performing arts, a thriving Greek life scene and a 65,000-person alumni network, Edinboro University is committed to providing the highest quality, most affordable undergraduate, graduate and co-curricular education possible.

Edinboro University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, or sexual orientation in its education programs or activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, gender, or sexual orientation in employment, as well as all education programs and activities operated by the University (both on and off campus), and protect all people regardless of their gender or gender identity from sex discrimination, which includes sexual harassment and sexual violence.

The mission of Edinboro University is to develop students personally, intellectually and professionally to become contributing citizens to the Commonwealth and beyond.

By offering excellent programs and services for an ever-changing society, Edinboro University will be the first choice among students, employers and the community.

An accomplished faculty and staff instruct, guide and inspire Edinboro students to not only achieve, but to dare to be great. Distinguished by its focus on individual attention to student success, commitment to diversity and responsiveness to the evolving needs of the broader world, Edinboro University provides the highest quality undergraduate, graduate and co-curricular education.

Distinguished by its genuine dedication to student success, Edinboro University promises students the attention, careful advising and state-of the-art facilities necessary to make sure they achieve excellence and exceed their own expectations.As the largest and most comprehensive university in northwestern Pennsylvania, Edinboro University offers 109 baccalaureate degree programs, 16 graduate programs, 10 associate degree programs and 10 certificates. So you’re sure to find the major that’s right for you.

Students are guided and inspired by an internationally recognized instructional faculty, 90 percent of whom hold terminal degrees in their field of study. Edinboro University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, with individual accreditations for a number of academic programs.

EU students enjoy our beautiful 585-acre campus with open fields, wooded areas and its own five-acre lake, as well as a campus living environment that allows them to truly experience all of the diverse activities, NCAA athletics, and numerous clubs and organizations that Edinboro has to offer. With this much going on, you’ll always have something to do at EU.

Admission decisions at EU are reached using a combination of your official high school records, SAT/ACT test scores, recommendations and interviews. Once your completed application has been received and reviewed, a formal letter from the Admissions Office will notify you of your status.

The mission of the financial aid office is to provide access to education by reducing financial barriers through aid programs. These programs promote educational opportunities and deliver financial aid to qualified students. We wish to assist students and families with the aid process and to help facilitate educational success. We will provide the highest quality of services and offer as many opportunities for financial aid as possible. Additionally, we make a conscious effort to reach out to those with exceptional economic and educational needs.

We're dedicated to providing high-quality service in a fair, sensitive, and confidential environment to all individuals, regardless of background, culture or lifestyle. It is our mission to provide accurate, timely and helpful information to the Edinboro community.

The Edinboro University Human Resources and Faculty Relations office provides services that contribute to the creation and support of a diverse working and learning environment.

Edinboro University was founded in 1857 as the Edinboro Academy, a private training school for Pennsylvania teachers. The school was funded and governed by the citizens of Edinboro, Pennsylvania, who paid just $200 for one acre and $3,200 to construct its lone two-story, six-room building, which still stands on EU’s campus as the remodeled Academy Hall. Joel Merriman was the Academy’s first principal.

Today, Edinboro University sits on 585 sprawling acres and has an additional 26-acre campus, Porreco College, in Erie, Pennsylvania. As led by Interim President Michael Hannan, it continues to develop and evolve as northwestern Pennsylvania’s largest university. The institution’s name has changed and its focus has expanded over the decades, but its core mission of challenging and supporting students in their pursuit of academic excellence remains constant.