FAST FACTS A benchmark analysis of public 4-year universities in the US, Pennsylvania, and the State System

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1 FAST FACTS A benchmark analysis of public 4-year universities in the US, Pennsylvania, and the State System FALL 2017

2 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION... 4 Purpose... 4 What topics are analyzed in this report and how is it structured?... 4 KEY FINDINGS AND HIGHLIGHTS... 6 SECTION 1: ACCESS... 8 Applications... 9 Acceptances...10 Acceptance Rate...11 SAT Performance...12 First-Time Freshmen Enrollment...13 Total Headcount Enrollment Socio-Demographics...15 Pipeline of Future Students...19 SECTION 2: COST...22 In-State Tuition and Required Fees...23 Out-of-State Tuition and Required Fees...24 Number of Students Receiving Financial Aid...25 Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid...26 Student Debt...27 SECTION 3: PROGRESS...29 Total Enrollment...30 Undergraduate Enrollment...31 Graduate Enrollment...32 Retention Rates...33 Graduation Rates (within 150% of normal time)...34 SECTION 4: COMPLETIONS...35 Total Degree and Certificate Completions...36 Certificate Completions...37 Degree Completions...38 Associate s Degree Completions...39 Bachelor s Degree Completions...41 Master s Degree Completions...43 Doctor s Degree Completions...45 SECTION 5: OUTCOMES...47 FAST FACTS 2

3 Current Location of Former Students...47 SECTION 6: PERSONNEL...48 Total Employment...49 Instructional Faculty...50 Tenure Status of Instructional Faculty...51 Full-Time Instructional/Research/Public Service Faculty...53 Full-Time Instructional/Research/Public Service Academic Rank...55 Student/Faculty Ratios...58 CONCLUSION...60 APPENDIX...61 FAST FACTS 3

4 INTRODUCTION The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (State System) serves over 100,000 students, making it the largest provider of higher education in Pennsylvania and one of the largest providers in the US. As such, this report provides a strategic overview of the student population and key metrics for the State System universities in comparison to public 4-year institutions in Pennsylvania and the US. Analysis and understanding of the student population and future students that the State System supports help to advances the State System s mission and philosophy. The 2015 data presented in this report is the most recently available data available from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and is presented in a 5-year timeframe. 1 Purpose This report is intended to present student-centered indicators in a succinct, informative presentation that can be used by key stakeholders in the State System as well as the general public. The information can be used by the State System and its 14 universities to communicate the State System s value and key attributes. This report will help to support the State System s strategic goals of transparency, accountability, and student success. What topics are analyzed in this report and how is it structured? This report is designed to provide an analysis of the State System student experience from start to finish. This includes elements from the application process, enrollment, progression, graduation, and job placement. An additional section is included to analyze university personnel. Section 1: Access This section provides an evaluation of the applicants who apply to and the students who enroll in the State System universities. Section 2: Cost This section provides an evaluation of tuition and required fees, financial aid, and student debt at graduation. Section 3: Progress This section provides an evaluation of the advancement of enrolled students during their tenure in the State System. Section 4: Completions This section provides an evaluation of the graduating students. Section 5: Outcomes This section provides an evaluation of student success after completing their degrees. 1 The data are presented in a 5-year timeframe, from 2011 to 2015, when available. Some data was not available back to 2011 and reported from the earliest year available in IPEDS. FAST FACTS 4

5 Section 6: Personnel This section examines the total university employment in the State System, and examines the instructional faculty by ranks and tenure status. The State System metrics are presented in context with the corresponding comparable metrics for Pennsylvania public 4-year universities and US public 4-year universities. Additional breakouts of the individual State System universities are also provided. FAST FACTS 5

6 KEY FINDINGS AND HIGHLIGHTS Access Applications to the State System increased 2 percent over the past three years, but future applications will be constrained due to the slow growth (1 percent) projected for Pennsylvania public high school graduates. US public 4-year institutions had large increases (over 10 percent) in applications over the past three years, indicating that out-of-state applicants could help to bolster State System applications in the future. Acceptances increased 5 percent over the past three years, but a majority of the State System universities are facing declining enrollment. Entering undergraduate enrollment in the State System universities is largely full-time (99 percent). Increasing part-time enrollment options or distance learning options (only 16 percent of undergraduate students enrolled in distance learning in 2015) may present opportunities to increase enrollment for non-traditional college-age students (25+), who account for only 10 percent of students in Cost In , in-state tuition and required fees at the State System universities were 23 percent lower compared to other Pennsylvania public 4-year universities; out-of-state tuition and required fees were 19 percent lower. Additionally, 89 percent of State System students received financial aid in 2015, making the State System a very affordable option compared to other Pennsylvania public 4-year universities. This is reflected in the average student debt; State System students graduate with $2,237 less debt than other Pennsylvania public 4-year universities. Progress In Fall 2015, enrollment in the State System was just over 107,000 with undergraduates accounting for 87 percent. Pennsylvania and US public 4-year universities both had a higher share of graduate enrollment, at 17 and 16 percent respectively. State System second-year retention rates have decreased from 74 percent in 2011 to 73 percent in 2015, and still lags behind Pennsylvania and US public 4-year universities retention rates at 77 percent and 74 percent respectively. With a 54 percent sixyear graduation rate, the State System is outperforming US public 4-year universities at 48 percent. Completions The State System awarded 25,863 degrees and certificates in 2015, of which 25,558 were degrees. Between 2011 and 2015, the number of degree completions increased by 4 percent, led by Bachelor s degrees, with an increase of 1,655 completions. However, this was partly offset by a decline of 828 Master s degree completions. In general, the State System has kept pace with Pennsylvania and US public 4-year universities at all degree levels, with the exception at the Master s level. The program areas for completions at all levels were quite concentrated, with the top 5 program areas accounting for at least half of completions at each respective degree level. Doctor s completions represented a relatively small share of degree completions within the State System compared to Pennsylvania and US public 4-year universities, while Bachelor s completions were relatively overrepresented. FAST FACTS 6

7 Outcomes The top 5 destination cities for State System graduates in Pennsylvania include Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Lancaster, and Allentown. This indicates they are seeking employment in urban centers, following a similar trend in the US, where cities have had higher employment growth compared to suburban areas. Personnel The State System universities employed 12,782 workers in 2015, of which 5,608 were primarily instructional faculty. The State System demonstrated its value of instructional faculty, with tenured or tenure-track representing 69 percent of faculty and employing only 31 percent adjunct faculty. The State System full professor share of 34 percent was higher than the Pennsylvania public 4-year share (30 percent), but less than the US public 4-year universities (36 percent). The State System student-to-faculty ratio (19:1) was higher than Pennsylvania (16:1) and US (18:1) public 4-year universities. FAST FACTS 7

8 SECTION 1: ACCESS By providing students with the opportunity to earn a postsecondary education, universities offer numerous benefits to both individuals and society as a whole. It is becoming increasingly important to expand access to college and allow students from all backgrounds the opportunity to earn a postsecondary degree. Analysis of socio-demographic indicators also provides insight into the segment of the population that may be considered economically disadvantaged. Areas with high proportions of economically disadvantaged learners may require additional considerations in education and financial support. This section provides an evaluation of the applicants who apply to the State System universities and the enrolled student population who attend the State System universities. This will answer questions such as: How many students are applying to the State System? Are they enrolling full-time or part-time? What are the socioeconomic and demographic characteristics of the students attending the State System universities? What does the pipeline of future students look like in Pennsylvania? The data elements analyzed in this section include: Applications: The number of undergraduate students applying for admission into each institution in the fall semester. Acceptances: The number of undergraduate students accepted into each institution in the fall semester. SAT performance: Average combined SAT scores of fall, First-time, full-time Bachelor degreeseeking freshman. 2 Enrollment: The number of undergraduate students enrolled for credit in each institution in the fall semester. - Certificate-seeking: the students that enroll in a certificate program. - Degree-seeking: the students that enroll in an associate or bachelor degree program. Student socio-demographics: Composition of State System s student population. Pipeline of future students: Projections of Pennsylvania public high school graduates by region. 2 For those students who submitted ACT rather than SAT results, the scores have been converted to the equivalent SAT combined score. FAST FACTS 8

9 Applications Applications to the State System universities increased by 2.1 percent between 2013 and Applications to Pennsylvania public 4-year universities increased by 14.8 percent between 2013 and Similarly, applications to US public 4-year universities increased by 10.6 percent during the same period. 3 Applications, Applications by Institution % State System 77,826 78,878 79,468 1, % Pennsylvania Public 4-Year 205, , ,542 30, % US Public 4-Year 4,976,009 5,261,936 5,505, , % State System University Breakout Within the State System universities, West Chester University received the highest number of applications in 2015, with 12,624. This was followed by Bloomsburg University with 9,795 applications and Indiana University with 9,566 applications. Over the period of 2013 to 2015, California University experienced the fastest growth in applications with an 18.8 percent increase. This was followed by Millersville University, with an 11.0 percent increase and Edinboro University with a 10.1 percent increase over the same period. State System University Applications, Applications by Institution % Bloomsburg 9,248 10,043 9, % California 3,022 3,069 3, % Cheyney 1,455 1, % Clarion 2,071 2,208 2, % East Stroudsburg 5,621 5,584 5, % Edinboro 3,187 3,143 3, % Indiana 9,367 8,754 9, % Kutztown 7,785 8,018 8, % Lock Haven 3,744 3,436 3, % Mansfield 2,023 1,936 1, % Millersville 5,455 6,184 6, % Shippensburg 5,949 6,319 6, % Slippery Rock 5,475 5,775 5, % West Chester 13,424 13,291 12, % 3 Application data is not published prior to 2013 due to a State System data break between 2012 and FAST FACTS 9

10 Acceptances Acceptances to the State System universities increased by 5.1 percent between 2013 and Acceptances to Pennsylvania public 4-year universities increased by 12.3 percent between 2013 and Similarly, acceptances to US public 4-year universities increased by 11.1 percent during the same period. Acceptances, Applications by Institution % State System 60,862 62,312 63,965 3, % Pennsylvania Public 4-Year 141, , ,372 17, % US Public 4-Year 2,968,833 3,140,131 3,297, , % State System University Breakout Within the State System universities, Bloomsburg University had the highest number of acceptances in 2015, with 8,592, followed by Indiana University with 8,451. Over the period 2013 to 2015, Edinboro experienced the fastest growth in acceptances with a 20.6 percent increase. This was followed by East Stroudsburg University, with a 14.0 percent increase over the same period. State System University Acceptances, Applications by Institution % Bloomsburg 8,190 8,819 8, % California 2,801 2,752 3, % Cheyney 1, % Clarion 1,937 2,047 2, % East Stroudsburg 4,409 4,549 5, % Edinboro 2,784 3,121 3, % Indiana 8,476 8,293 8, % Kutztown 6,367 6,388 6, % Lock Haven 3,286 3,209 3, % Mansfield 1,867 1,756 1, % Millersville 3,920 4,249 4, % Shippensburg 4,962 5,253 5, % Slippery Rock 3,667 3,810 3, % West Chester 6,922 7,108 7, % FAST FACTS 10

11 Acceptance Rate The acceptance rate to the State System universities was 80.5 percent in 2015, an increase from 78.2 percent in The acceptance rate to Pennsylvania public 4-year universities was 67.7 percent in 2015 and the acceptance rate to US public 4-year universities was lower, at 59.9 percent. State System vs. National and Pennsylvania Public 4-Year Universities Acceptance Rates, % 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% State System Pennsylvania Public 4-Year US Public 4-Year State System University Breakout Within the State System universities, Clarion University had the highest acceptance rate in 2015, at 96.1 percent. West Chester University had the lowest acceptance rate in 2015, at 58.7 percent. State System University Acceptance Rates, % 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Bloomsburg California Cheyney Clarion East Stroudsburg Edinboro Indiana Kutztown Lock Haven Mansfield Millersville Shippensburg Slippery Rock West Chester FAST FACTS 11

12 SAT Performance Average SAT scores submitted to the State System universities decreased by 1.4 percent between 2011 and In contrast, average SAT scores submitted to Pennsylvania public 4-year universities increased by 0.9 percent between 2011 and Overall, average SAT scores submitted to US public 4- year universities decreased by 0.5 percent between 2011 and SAT Performance, Average SAT Scores by Institution % State System % Pennsylvania Public 4-Year % US Public 4-Year % State System University Breakout Within the State System universities, West Chester University reported the highest submitted SAT scores in 2015, at This was followed by Mansfield University with an average SAT score of 1010 and Millersville University with an average SAT score of Over the period 2013 to 2015, Cheyney University experienced the fastest growth in average SAT scores with a 4.1 percent increase. This was followed by Clarion University, with a 1.4 percent increase over the same period. State System University SAT Performance, Average SAT Scores by Institution % Bloomsburg % California % Cheyney % Clarion % East Stroudsburg % Edinboro % Indiana % Kutztown % Lock Haven % Mansfield % Millersville % Shippensburg % Slippery Rock % West Chester % FAST FACTS 12

13 First-Time Freshmen Enrollment First-time freshmen enrollment in the State System universities decreased by 11.4 percent between 2011 and Similarly, enrollment in Pennsylvania public 4-year universities decreased by 3.5 percent between 2011 and In contrast, first-time freshmen enrollment in US public 4-year universities increased by 10.3 percent between 2011 and State System vs National and Pennsylvania Public 4-Year First-Time Freshmen Enrollment, First-Time Freshmen Enrollment by Institution % State System 21,343 21,110 19,939 19,715 18,913-2, % Pennsylvania Public 4-Year 47,447 47,184 45,804 46,811 46,088-1, % US Public 4-Year 947, , ,785 1,013,611 1,045,063 97, % State System University Breakout Within the State System universities, Indiana University had the highest first-time freshmen enrollment in 2015, with 2,540, followed by West Chester University with 2,396 enrollments. Over the period 2011 to 2015, East Stroudsburg University experienced the fastest growth in first-time freshmen enrollments with a 12.8 percent increase. This was followed by Bloomsburg University, with a 6.3 percent increase over the same period. State System University First-Time Freshmen Enrollment, First-Time Freshmen Enrollment by Institution % Bloomsburg 1,984 1,981 2,218 2,171 2, % California 1,361 1,346 1,154 1, % Cheyney % Clarion 1,315 1,348 1, % East Stroudsburg 1,163 1,412 1,210 1,286 1, % Edinboro 1,516 1,254 1,191 1,236 1, % Indiana 3,022 2,928 2,741 2,733 2, % Kutztown 2,037 1,997 1,815 1,779 1, % Lock Haven 1,195 1,261 1, % Mansfield % Millersville 1,304 1,318 1,299 1,357 1, % Shippensburg 1,752 1,485 1,520 1,484 1, % Slippery Rock 1,575 1,536 1,409 1,586 1, % West Chester 2,292 2,334 2,298 2,351 2, % FAST FACTS 13

14 First-Time Freshmen Enrollment Status First-time freshmen enrollment in the State System universities is predominately full-time. Although fulltime enrollment decreased by 11 percent between 2011 and 2015, the share of full-time enrolled students has remained relatively constant, accounting for 99 percent of State System first-time freshmen enrollment. State System Enrollment Status, State System Enrollment Status % State System Full-Time Count 20,977 20,534 19,420 19,303 18,578-2, % State System Full-Time Share (%) State System Part-Time Count % State System Part-Time Share (%) FAST FACTS 14

15 Total Headcount Enrollment Socio-Demographics The following charts represent the socio-demographic characteristics of the State System University students in Overall, the State System universities are predominately represented by White students, with the exception of Cheyney University, which had a majority of Black students enrolled in State System University Race/Ethnicity, 2015 Asian Black Hispanic Other White 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 1% Bloomsburg 8% 6% 5% 80% 1% California 11% 3% 7% 78% 0% Cheyney 1% 82% 5% 11% 2% Clarion 7% 2% 7% 83% East Stroudsburg 2% 13% 11% 7% 67% 1% Edinboro 8% 2% 6% 83% 1% Indiana 11% 4% 11% 73% 1% Kutztown 8% 7% 7% 77% 1% Lock Haven 8% 2% 4% 85% 1% Mansfield 9% 3% 4% 83% 2% Millersville 9% 8% 4% 77% 1% Shippensburg 10% 4% 7% 78% 1% 2% Slippery Rock 5% 6% 86% 2% West Chester 11% 5% 5% 77% FAST FACTS 15

16 In terms of age, Bloomsburg and Shippensburg Universities had the largest share of undergraduate students aged 24 and under, at 95 percent. California University had the largest share of undergraduate students aged 25 and over, at 20 percent. State System University Age, and Under 25 and Over 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Bloomsburg California Cheyney Clarion East Stroudsburg Edinboro Indiana Kutztown Lock Haven Mansfield Millersville Shippensburg Slippery Rock West Chester 95% 80% 87% 82% 90% 87% 93% 94% 91% 89% 89% 95% 92% 90% 5% 20% 13% 18% 10% 13% 7% 6% 9% 11% 11% 5% 8% 10% FAST FACTS 16

17 In terms of distance learning, California University had the largest share of undergraduate students enrolled in some distance learning, at 54 percent. Shippensburg University had the largest share of undergraduate students not enrolled in any distance learning, at 100 percent. State System University Undergraduate Distance Learning, 2015 Not enrolled in Distance Enrolled in Some Distance 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Bloomsburg California Cheyney Clarion East Stroudsburg Edinboro Indiana Kutztown Lock Haven Mansfield Millersville Shippensburg Slippery Rock West Chester 46% 93% 73% 63% 94% 90% 82% 88% 74% 59% 87% 100% 82% 94% 54% 7% 27% 37% 6% 10% 18% 12% 26% 41% 13% 18% 6% 0% FAST FACTS 17

18 In terms of residency, Lock Haven University had the largest share of in-state undergraduate students, at 95 percent. Cheyney University had the largest share of out-of-state undergraduate students, at 39 percent. State System University Undergraduate Residency, 2015 In-State Out-of-State 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Bloomsburg California Cheyney Clarion East Stroudsburg Edinboro Indiana Kutztown Lock Haven Mansfield Millersville Shippensburg Slippery Rock West Chester 61% 89% 91% 94% 75% 80% 93% 86% 95% 85% 91% 93% 85% 84% 39% 11% 9% 6% 25% 20% 7% 14% 5% 15% 9% 7% 15% 16% FAST FACTS 18

19 Pipeline of Future Students The number of public high school graduates in Pennsylvania peaked in the school year at 131,343. Since then, the number of public high school graduates has declined by 6 percent to 123,774 in the school year. The Northwest and Northeast regions of Pennsylvania faced the largest declines, with public high school graduates decreasing by 12 percent and 9 percent, respectively. In the school year, the 10 largest counties in terms of public high school graduates accounted for about 55 percent of all public high school graduates in Pennsylvania. These counties are concentrated near the large metropolitan areas in the state, which include Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Harrisburg. 60,000 Pennsylvania Public High School Graduates, to CEN NE NW SE SW Forecast 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 10, FAST FACTS 19

20 Looking ahead, the number of public high school graduates in Pennsylvania is projected to grow by 1 percent by the school year, an increase of 1,000 graduates. The growth is primarily driven by Central and Southeast regions of Pennsylvania, which are projected to grow by 7 percent and 5 percent, respectively. However, all other regions in the state are projected to decline during the same period. The graph below displays the fastest growing counties for public high school graduates between the and school years. Philadelphia Allegheny Montgomery Chester Bucks Delaware Lancaster York Berks Westmoreland Largest Counties for Pennsylvania Public High School Graduates, ,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 14,000 Sullivan Franklin Dauphin Northampton Lebanon Lehigh Lackawanna Cumberland York Philadelphia Fastest Growing Counties for Public High School Graduates, to % 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% FAST FACTS 20

21 In terms of nominal growth, the graph below displays the largest nominal growth counties for public high school graduates between the and school years. The top 10 are projected to increase by 4,500 graduates, but that growth will be partially offset by counties with projected declines. Philadelphia Dauphin Northampton Lehigh York Chester Franklin Delaware Montgomery Lackawanna Fastest Growing Counties for Public High School Graduates, to ,000 FAST FACTS 21

22 SECTION 2: COST As college costs continue to rise, it is imperative to evaluate the financial burden that students face when pursuing a postsecondary education. The availability of financial aid and scholarships can help students to lessen their debt while pursuing their degrees. Furthermore, these types of awards can provide underserved populations greater access to postsecondary education. This section provides an evaluation of tuition, required fees, financial aid, and student debt at graduation. This will answer questions such as: What is the cost of tuition and required fees? How many first-time, full-time, degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students receive financial aid, including both gift aid and loans? What is the average debt load of students upon graduation? The data elements analyzed in this section include: Tuition and required fees: Charges to full-time undergraduate students for the full academic year (in-state and out-of-state published rates). Financial aid: Number and percent of first-time, full-time, degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates receiving financial aid. Student debt: Student loan debt levels at graduation. Data are currently available for 2015 graduates. FAST FACTS 22

23 In-State Tuition and Required Fees In-state tuition and required fees in the State System universities increased by 15.7 percent between and Similarly, in-state tuition and required fees in Pennsylvania public 4-year universities increased by 9.6 percent between and In-state tuition and required fees in US public 4-year universities increased by 14.7 percent between and In-state Tuition and Required Fees, to In-State Tuition and Required Fees by Institution % State System $8,433 $8,759 $9,004 $9,418 $9,759 $1, % Pennsylvania Public 4-Year $11,567 $11,903 $12,161 $12,509 $12,680 $1, % US Public 4-Year $6,917 $7,249 $7,499 $7,709 $7,936 $1, % State System University Breakout Within the State System universities, Millersville University had the highest in-state tuition and required fees in , at $10,918, followed by Clarion University at $10,190. Bloomsburg University offered the lowest in-state tuition and required fees at $9,326. Over the period to , Millersville University experienced the highest growth in in-state tuition and required fees with a 30.6 percent increase. This was followed by Clarion University, with a 22.2 percent increase over the same period. State System University In-state Tuition and Required Fees, to In-State Tuition and Required Fees by Institution % Bloomsburg $8,082 $8,344 $8,582 $8,914 $9,326 $1, % California $8,912 $9,379 $9,239 $9,556 $9,936 $1, % Cheyney $8,404 $8,602 $8,806 $9,090 $9,344 $ % Clarion $8,340 $9,090 $9,404 $9,788 $10,190 $1, % East Stroudsburg $8,351 $8,758 $8,991 $9,376 $9,684 $1, % Edinboro $8,360 $8,578 $8,849 $9,256 $9,536 $1, % Indiana $8,362 $8,672 $9,080 $9,470 $9,936 $1, % Kutztown $8,359 $8,596 $8,819 $9,099 $9,411 $1, % Lock Haven $8,239 $8,564 $8,899 $9,276 $9,380 $1, % Mansfield $8,654 $8,926 $9,192 $9,526 $9,806 $1, % Millersville $8,361 $8,600 $8,866 $10,268 $10,918 $2, % Shippensburg $8,856 $9,154 $9,448 $9,774 $10,052 $1, % Slippery Rock $8,505 $8,748 $9,027 $9,309 $9,645 $1, % West Chester $8,274 $8,620 $8,850 $9,144 $9,462 $1, % FAST FACTS 23

24 Out-of-State Tuition and Required Fees Out-of-state tuition and required fees in the State System universities increased by 7.4 percent between and Similarly, out-of-state tuition and required fees in Pennsylvania public 4-year universities increased by 7.3 percent between and Out-of-state tuition and required fees in US public 4-year universities increased by 13.9 percent between and Out-of-State Tuition and Required Fees, to Out-of-State Tuition and Required Fees by Institution % State System $16,454 $16,293 $16,719 $17,616 $17,668 $1, % Pennsylvania Public 4-Year $19,037 $19,122 $19,583 $20,190 $20,418 $1, % US Public 4-Year $15,715 $16,340 $16,930 $17,386 $17,899 $2, % State System University Breakout Within the State System universities, Indiana University had the highest out-of-state tuition and required fees in , at $21,835, followed by Mansfield University at $20,624. Edinboro University offered the lowest out-of-state tuition and required fees at $10,176. Over the period to , Indiana University experienced the highest growth in out-of-state tuition and required fees with a 15.8 percent increase. This was followed by West Chester University, with a 15.0 percent increase over the same period. State System University Out-of-State Tuition and Required Fees, to Out-of-State Tuition and Required Fees by Institution % Bloomsburg $17,620 $18,170 $18,706 $19,364 $20,144 $2, % California $13,786 $13,825 $13,091 $13,550 $14,069 $ % Cheyney $17,942 $12,966 $13,302 $13,744 $14,162 -$3, % Clarion $14,680 $12,810 $13,237 $13,760 $14,660 -$20-0.1% East Stroudsburg $17,889 $18,584 $19,115 $19,826 $20,502 $2, % Edinboro $11,988 $12,315 $12,701 $13,249 $10,176 -$1, % Indiana $18,854 $19,480 $20,216 $20,965 $21,835 $2, % Kutztown $17,897 $18,422 $18,943 $19,549 $20,229 $2, % Lock Haven $15,777 $16,390 $17,023 $17,726 $18,050 $2, % Mansfield $18,192 $18,752 $19,316 $19,976 $20,624 $2, % Millersville $17,899 $18,426 $18,990 $23,868 $20,336 $2, % Shippensburg $18,394 $17,374 $17,916 $18,520 $19,106 $ % Slippery Rock $11,804 $12,146 $12,529 $12,939 $13,175 $1, % West Chester $17,634 $18,446 $18,974 $19,594 $20,280 $2, % FAST FACTS 24

25 Number of Students Receiving Financial Aid The number of students receiving financial aid in the State System universities decreased by 5.4 percent between and Similarly, the number of students receiving financial aid in Pennsylvania public 4-year universities decreased by 2.2 percent between and In contrast, the number of students receiving financial aid in US public 4-year universities increased by 6.2 percent between and Note: The number of students receiving financial aid represents the number of first-time, full-time, degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students receiving financial aid. Number of Students Receiving Financial Aid, to Number Receiving Financial Aid by Institution % State System 18,495 18,224 17,492 17,133 17, % Pennsylvania Public 4-Year 40,795 40,247 38,983 39,683 39, % US Public 4-Year 882, , , , ,886 54, % State System University Breakout Within the State System universities, Indiana University had the highest number of students receiving financial aid in , with 2,534, followed by West Chester University with 1,924 students receiving financial aid. Over the period to , East Stroudsburg University experienced the fastest growth in the number of students receiving financial aid with a 21.1 percent increase. This was followed by West Chester University, with a 17.1 percent increase over the same period. State System University Number of Students Receiving Financial Aid, to Number Receiving Financial Aid by Institution % Bloomsburg 1,673 1,560 1,603 1,869 1, % California 1,262 1, , % Cheyney % Clarion 1,173 1, % East Stroudsburg 904 1,093 1, , % Edinboro 1,388 1,340 1, , % Indiana 2,715 2,546 2,667 2,451 2, % Kutztown 1,706 1,758 1,732 1,579 1, % Lock Haven 1,098 1,098 1, % Mansfield % Millersville 1,126 1,084 1,126 1,099 1, % Shippensburg 1,439 1,491 1,291 1,295 1, % Slippery Rock 1,341 1,389 1,376 1,256 1, % West Chester 1,643 1,833 1,847 1,823 1, % FAST FACTS 25

26 Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid The share of students receiving financial aid in the State System universities increased by 4.0 percent between and Similarly, the share of students receiving financial aid in Pennsylvania public 4-year universities increased by 0.4 percent between and The share of students receiving financial aid in US public 4-year universities increased by 1.5 percent between and Note: The percent of students receiving financial aid represents the percent of first-time, full-time, degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students receiving financial aid. Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid, to Percent Receiving Financial Aid by Institution % State System % Pennsylvania Public 4-Year % US Public 4-Year % State System University Breakout Within the State System universities, Cheyney University had the highest share of students receiving financial aid in , at 97.4 percent, followed by Mansfield University at 94.6 percent. Over the period to , Bloomsburg University experienced the fastest growth in the share of students receiving financial aid with a 13.1 percent increase. This was followed by East Stroudsburg University, with a 9.2 percent increase over the same period. State System University Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid, to Percent Receiving Financial Aid by Institution % Bloomsburg % California % Cheyney % Clarion % East Stroudsburg % Edinboro % Indiana % Kutztown % Lock Haven % Mansfield % Millersville % Shippensburg % Slippery Rock % West Chester % FAST FACTS 26

27 Student Debt Approximately 82 percent of the bachelor s recipients from the State System universities graduated with debt in The average debt level of those graduates from the State System universities was $32,561. The share of bachelor s degree recipients graduating with debt in Pennsylvania 4-year public and private non-profit universities was lower than the State System average (71 percent); however, the average debt of those graduates was slightly higher at $34,798. Pennsylvania s average debt ranks 2nd highest among all US states. Overall, the share of bachelor s recipients graduating with debt in US public 4-year and non-profit Universities was 68 percent and the average debt of those graduates was $30,100. State System vs. National and Pennsylvania 4-Year Public and Private Non- Profit Universities Student Debt of Bachelor's Degree Graduates, 2015 Average Debt Proportion with Debt 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% State System $32,561 82% Pennsylvania 4-Year Public & Private Non-Profit $34,798 71% US 4-Year Public & Private Non-Profit $30,100 68% $0 $9,000 $18,000 $27,000 $36,000 $45,000 FAST FACTS 27

28 State System University Breakout Within the State System, Kutztown University graduates had the highest average debt at graduation at $37,011 while Clarion University had lowest average debt at graduation, at $26,276. In terms of the proportion of graduates with debt, Edinboro University had the highest share at 89 percent, while Millersville had the lowest share at 68 percent. State System Student Debt of Bachelor s Degree Graduates, 2015 Debt by Institution Average Debt Proportion with Debt Bloomsburg $33,122 78% California $27,998 86% Cheyney NA NA Clarion $26,276 86% East Stroudsburg $30,123 80% Edinboro $35,140 89% Indiana $36,514 82% Kutztown $37,011 84% Lock Haven $31,806 87% Mansfield $35,928 86% Millersville $33,874 68% Shippensburg $31,436 78% Slippery Rock $32,039 86% West Chester $32,031 75% FAST FACTS 28

29 SECTION 3: PROGRESS Tracking the progression of students through the course of their postsecondary education can provide insights into student success and strategies for keeping them on track to graduate. Furthermore, the high cost of postsecondary degrees makes it critical for many students to graduate on time, thereby limiting their need for additional student loans. This section provides an evaluation of the advancement of enrolled students during their tenure in the State System. This will answer questions such as: How many are graduating on time (4- and 6-year graduation rates)? In which degree levels are they enrolled? How many students are being retained at their enrolled institutions? The data elements analyzed in this section include: Enrollment status: The number of students enrolled in the university, including undergraduate and graduate students. Retention rates: Share of an entering undergraduate class (first-time, full-time) seeking a degree or certificate, who were enrolled either full-time or part-time in the fall semester following their first year of school. Graduation rates: The share of an entering undergraduate class (first-time, full-time) seeking a degree or certificate, who completed their course of study within 150% of normal time. FAST FACTS 29

30 Total Enrollment Total enrollment in the State System universities decreased by 9.6 percent from 118,432 in 2011 to 107,050 in In contrast, total enrollment in Pennsylvania public 4-year universities was flat from 2011 to 2015, at 279,000. Total enrollment in US public 4-year universities increased by 2.9 percent from 8,421,091 in 2011 to 8,667,074 in Total Enrollment, Total Enrollment by Institution % State System 118, , , , ,050-11, % Pennsylvania Public 4-Year 278, , , , , % US Public 4-Year 8,421,091 8,431,604 8,464,350 8,549,907 8,667, , % State System University Breakout Within the State System universities, West Chester University had the highest number of enrolled students in 2015, with 16,597, followed by Indiana University with 13,835 enrolled students. Over the period 2011 to 2015, West Chester University experienced the fastest growth in enrolled students with a 9.9 percent increase. All other State System universities faced declining enrollment during this period. State System University Total Enrollment, Total Enrollment by Institution % Bloomsburg 10,159 9,950 10,127 9,998 9, % California 9,483 8,608 8,243 7,978 7,854-1, % Cheyney 1,200 1,284 1,212 1, % Clarion 6,991 6,520 6,080 5,712 5,368-1, % East Stroudsburg 7,353 6,943 6,778 6,819 6, % Edinboro 8,262 7,462 7,098 6,837 6,548-1, % Indiana 15,340 15,596 14,925 14,534 13,835-1, % Kutztown 10,283 9,804 9,513 9,218 8,995-1, % Lock Haven 5,366 5,328 5,260 4,917 4, % Mansfield 3,275 3,131 2,970 2,752 2, % Millersville 8,725 8,368 8,279 8,047 7, % Shippensburg 8,183 7,724 7,548 7,355 7,048-1, % Slippery Rock 8,712 8,559 8,347 8,495 8, % West Chester 15,100 15,411 15,845 16,086 16,597 1, % FAST FACTS 30

31 Undergraduate Enrollment Undergraduate enrollment in the State System universities decreased by 10 percent from 103,109 in 2011 to 92,762 in Similarly, Undergraduate enrollment in Pennsylvania public 4-year universities decreased by 1.1 percent from 233,822 in 2011 to 231,242 in Undergraduate enrollment in US public 4-year universities increased by 3.3 percent from 7,010,895 in 2011 to 7,240,514 in Undergraduate Enrollment, Undergraduate Enrollment by Institution % State System 103, ,565 98,593 95,973 92,762-10, % Pennsylvania Public 4-Year 233, , , , ,242-2, % US Public 4-Year 7,010,895 7,036,571 7,067,858 7,138,529 7,240, , % State System University Breakout Within the State System universities, West Chester University had the highest undergraduate enrollment in 2015, with 14,212 students, followed by Indiana University with 11,597 students. Over the period 2011 to 2015, West Chester University experienced the fastest growth in undergraduate enrollment with a 10.7 percent increase. All other State System universities faced declining undergraduate enrollment during the same period. State System University Undergraduate Enrollment, Undergraduate Enrollment by Institution % Bloomsburg 9,256 9,201 9,416 9,319 9, % California 7,417 6,681 6,450 6,076 5,785-1, % Cheyney 1,141 1,224 1, % Clarion 5,876 5,518 5,199 4,911 4,555-1, % East Stroudsburg 6,656 6,355 6,186 6,203 6, % Edinboro 6,649 6,090 5,864 5,595 5,246-1, % Indiana 13,151 13,275 12,668 12,295 11,597-1, % Kutztown 9,487 9,135 8,815 8,562 8,288-1, % Lock Haven 5,029 4,969 4,855 4,521 4, % Mansfield 2,876 2,824 2,717 2,587 2, % Millersville 7,644 7,424 7,388 7,171 7, % Shippensburg 7,132 6,712 6,550 6,305 6,017-1, % Slippery Rock 7,961 7,860 7,595 7,587 7, % West Chester 12,834 13,297 13,711 13,844 14,212 1, % FAST FACTS 31

32 Graduate Enrollment Graduate enrollment in the State System universities decreased by 6.8 percent from 15,323 in 2011 to 14,288 in In contrast, graduate enrollment in Pennsylvania public 4-year universities increased by 5.9 percent from 45,043 in 2011 to 47,693 in Graduate enrollment in US 4-year Public Universities increased by 1.2 percent from 1,410,196 in 2011 to 1,426,560 in Graduate Enrollment, Graduate Enrollment by Institution % State System 15,323 14,123 13,632 13,797 14,288-1, % Pennsylvania Public 4-Year 45,043 47,085 46,473 46,676 47,693 2, % US Public 4-Year 1,410,196 1,395,033 1,396,492 1,411,378 1,426,560 16, % State System University Breakout Within the State System universities, West Chester University had the highest graduate enrollment in 2015, with 2,385 students, followed by Indiana University with 2,238 students. Over the period 2011 to 2015, Slippery Rock University experienced the fastest growth in graduate enrollment with a 39.1 percent increase. This was followed by Lock Haven University, with a 14.8 percent increase over the same period. State System University Graduate Enrollment, Graduate Enrollment by Institution % Bloomsburg % California 2,066 1,927 1,793 1,902 2, % Cheyney % Clarion 1,115 1, % East Stroudsburg % Edinboro 1,613 1,372 1,234 1,242 1, % Indiana 2,189 2,321 2,257 2,239 2, % Kutztown % Lock Haven % Mansfield % Millersville 1, % Shippensburg 1,051 1, ,050 1, % Slippery Rock , % West Chester 2,266 2,114 2,134 2,242 2, % FAST FACTS 32

33 Retention Rates Second-Year retention rates in the State System universities decreased to 73.1 percent from 73.5 percent between 2011 and Retention rates in Pennsylvania public 4-year universities are slightly higher, and increased to 76.9 percent from 75.2 percent between 2011 and Similarly, retention rates in US public 4-year universities increased to 74.4 percent from 72.4 percent between 2011 and Note: retention rates are calculated using the previous year s cohort (i.e. the 2015 retention rate is based on the full-time fall 2014 cohort). Retention Rates, Retention Rates by Institution % State System % Pennsylvania Public 4-Year % US Public 4-Year % State System University Breakout Within the State System universities, West Chester University had the highest retention rate in 2015, at 88.0 percent, followed by Slippery Rock University at 83.0 percent. Over the period 2011 to 2015, Mansfield University experienced the fastest growth in retention rates with a 5.6 percent increase. This was followed by California University, with a 5.5 percent increase over the same period. State System University Retention Rates, Retention Rates by Institution % Bloomsburg % California % Cheyney % Clarion % East Stroudsburg % Edinboro % Indiana % Kutztown % Lock Haven % Mansfield % Millersville % Shippensburg % Slippery Rock % West Chester % FAST FACTS 33

34 Six-Year Graduation Rates The graduation rate in the State System universities decreased to 53.6 percent from 54.0 percent between 2011 and Similarly, the graduation rate in Pennsylvania public 4-year universities decreased to 52.5 percent from 53.1 percent between 2011 and The graduation rate in US public 4-year universities increased to 48.1 percent from 47.1 percent between 2011 and Note: graduation rates are calculated using the cohort from the entering class 6 years prior (i.e. the 2015 graduation rate is based on the first-time full-time fall 2009 cohort). Graduation Rates, Graduation Rates by Institution % State System % Pennsylvania Public 4-Year % US Public 4-Year % State System University Breakout Within the State System universities, West Chester University had the highest graduation rate in 2015, at 71.0 percent, followed by Slippery Rock University at 68.0 percent. Over the period 2011 to 2015, Slippery Rock University experienced the fastest growth in graduation rates with a 15.3 percent increase. This was followed by Lock Haven University, with an 8.7 percent increase over the same period. State System University Graduation Rates, Graduation Rates by Institution % Bloomsburg % California % Cheyney % Clarion % East Stroudsburg % Edinboro % Indiana % Kutztown % Lock Haven % Mansfield % Millersville % Shippensburg % Slippery Rock % West Chester % FAST FACTS 34

35 SECTION 4: COMPLETIONS In an increasingly competitive labor market, earning a postsecondary degree is becoming tremendously important in order to find a job and pursue a career. In 2015, approximately 40.9 percent of the US working-age (25-64) population earned an Associate s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, that share was even higher, at 41.8 percent. The State System s Gap Analysis project found that the demand for skilled workers in Pennsylvania is growing faster than the demand for unskilled labor. Of the 6.2 million jobs the Commonwealth is projected to have by 2024, 51 percent will require some amount of postsecondary education preparation; these are termed as skilled occupations. Furthermore, overall job growth to 2024 is projected to be 9.5 percent; however, the growth in jobs that require some level of postsecondary education is projected to be 10.9 percent as compared to 8.1 percent for those that require no postsecondary education preparation. This section provides an evaluation of the graduating students. This will answer questions such as: How many students are completing degrees and certificates? At which degree levels are students completing their degrees? What are the most popular major fields of study? The data elements analyzed in this section include: Total degree and certificate completions: The number of students completing a degree or certificate in a specified year. Degree level completions: The type of degree awarded, including certificates, Associate s, Bachelor s, Master s, or Doctor s. Major field of study: The program area of the degree earned. FAST FACTS 35

36 Total Degree and Certificate Completions Total degree and certificate completions in the State System universities increased by 4 percent between 2011 and Similarly Total degree and certificate completions in Pennsylvania public 4-year universities increased by 6.1 percent between 2011 and Total degree and certificate completions in US public 4-year universities increased by 11.6 percent between 2011 and Total Degree and Certificate Completions, Total Degree and Certificate Completions by Institution % State System 24,860 25,908 25,919 25,904 25,863 1, % Pennsylvania Public 4-Year 64,728 67,469 67,614 69,183 68,691 3, % US Public 4-Year 1,743,406 1,819,042 1,860,331 1,894,474 1,945, , % State System University Breakout Within the State System universities, West Chester University had the highest number of degree and certificate completions in 2015, with 3,845, followed by Indiana University with 3,369 degree and certificate completions. Over the period 2011 to 2015, West Chester University experienced the fastest growth in degree and certificate completions with a 17.7 percent increase. This was followed by Lock Haven University, with a 14.8 percent increase over the same period. State System University Total Degree and Certificate Completions, Total Degree and Certificate Completions by Institution % Bloomsburg 2,058 2,052 2,081 2,193 2, % California 2,362 2,559 2,510 2,597 2, % Cheyney % Clarion 1,641 1,514 1,600 1,534 1, % East Stroudsburg 1,487 1,712 1,487 1,446 1, % Edinboro 1,667 1,664 1,656 1,628 1, % Indiana 3,037 3,075 3,401 3,268 3, % Kutztown 2,070 2,104 1,986 1,937 2, % Lock Haven 985 1,085 1,067 1,148 1, % Mansfield % Millersville 1,809 1,818 1,720 1,753 1, % Shippensburg 1,667 1,873 1,875 1,817 1, % Slippery Rock 1,906 2,122 2,131 2,017 2, % West Chester 3,267 3,401 3,528 3,761 3, % FAST FACTS 36

37 Certificate Completions In 2015, certificate completions made up 1.2 percent of total completions in State System universities compared to 4.7 percent in Pennsylvania public 4-year universities and 6.0 percent in US public 4-year universities. Certificate completions in the State System universities increased by 47.3 percent between 2011 and Similarly, certificate completions in Pennsylvania public 4-year universities increased by 70.0 percent between 2011 and Certificate completions in US public 4-year universities increased by 32.7 percent between 2011 and Total Certificate Completions, Certificate Completions by Institution % State System % Pennsylvania Public 4-Year 1,881 3,030 3,050 3,392 3,197 1, % US Public 4-Year 88,368 93,799 98, , ,286 28, % State System University Breakout Within the State System universities, Indiana University had the highest number of certificate completions in 2015, with 115, followed by West Chester University with 82 certificate completions. Over the period 2011 to 2015, Indiana University experienced the largest growth in certificate completions with an increase of 37, along with California University experiencing an increase of 37 certificate completions over the same period. State System University Total Certificate Completions, Certificate Completions by Institution % Bloomsburg California % Cheyney % Clarion % East Stroudsburg % Edinboro % Indiana % Kutztown % Lock Haven % Mansfield % Millersville % Shippensburg % Slippery Rock % West Chester % FAST FACTS 37

38 Degree Completions In 2015, degree completions made up 98.8 percent of total completions in the State System universities compared to 95.3 percent in Pennsylvania public 4-year universities and 94.0 percent in US public 4-year universities. Degree completions in the State System universities increased by 3.7 percent between 2011 and Similarly degree completions in Pennsylvania public 4-year universities increased by 4.2 percent between 2011 and Degree completions in US public 4-year universities increased by 10.5 percent between 2011 and Total Degree Completions, Degree Completions by Institution % State System 24,653 25,559 25,631 25,495 25, % Pennsylvania Public 4-Year 62,847 64,439 64,564 65,791 65,494 2, % US Public 4-Year 1,655,038 1,725,243 1,761,347 1,788,214 1,828, , % State System University Breakout Within the State System universities, West Chester University had the highest number of degree completions in 2015, with 3,763, followed by Indiana University with 3,254 degree completions. Over the period 2011 to 2015, West Chester University experienced the fastest growth in degree completions with a 17.0 percent increase. This was followed by Lock Haven University, with a 14.8 percent increase over the same period. State System University Total Degree Completions, Degree Completions by Institution % Bloomsburg 2,058 2,051 2,074 2,176 2, % California 2,355 2,496 2,508 2,534 2, % Cheyney % Clarion 1,638 1,505 1,590 1,521 1, % East Stroudsburg 1,487 1,712 1,476 1,446 1, % Edinboro 1,621 1,645 1,627 1,579 1, % Indiana 2,959 2,959 3,292 3,166 3, % Kutztown 2,070 2,104 1,986 1,937 2, % Lock Haven 985 1,085 1,067 1,148 1, % Mansfield % Millersville 1,809 1,818 1,720 1,753 1, % Shippensburg 1,645 1,804 1,810 1,749 1, % Slippery Rock 1,905 2,114 2,131 2,015 2, % West Chester % FAST FACTS 38

39 Associate s Degree Completions In 2015 Associate s completions made up 1.6 percent of total degree completions in State System universities compared to 3.4 percent in Pennsylvania public 4-year universities and 9.7 percent in US public 4-year universities. Associate s completions in the State System universities increased by 8.2 percent between 2011 and In contrast, Associate s completions in Pennsylvania public 4-year universities decreased by 12.2 percent between 2011 and In contrast, Associate s completions in US public 4-year universities increased by 12.8 percent between 2011 and Associate s Degree Completions, Associate s Degree Completions by Institution % State System % Pennsylvania Public 4-Year 2,521 2,508 2,366 2,304 2, % US Public 4-Year 156, , , , ,815 20, % State System University Breakout Within the State System universities, Clarion University had the highest number of Associate s degree completions in 2015, with 151, followed by Edinboro University with 91 Associate s degree completions. Over the period 2011 to 2015, Edinboro University experienced the largest growth in Associate s degree completions with an increase of 26. This was followed by Mansfield University, with an increase of 15 Associate s degree completions over the same period. State System University Associate s Degree Completions, Associate s Degree Completions by Institution % Bloomsburg % California % Cheyney % Clarion % East Stroudsburg % Edinboro % Indiana % Kutztown % Lock Haven % Mansfield % Millersville % Shippensburg % Slippery Rock % West Chester % FAST FACTS 39

40 Program Areas for Associate s Degrees The top 5 program areas for Associate s degree completions account for 88 percent of all Associate s degree completions within the State System. The top program areas are identified in the table below, along with the share of total State System Associate s degree completions and the share of Pennsylvania public 4-year university Associate s degree completions (as a share of the respective program). Share of Top Associate s Degree Completions, 2015 Rank Program Area Share of Total State System Associate s Share of PA 4-Year Public 1 Health Professions 50.7% 25.6% 2 Engineering Technologies 11.0% 17.3% 3 Protective Services 9.3% 86.7% 4 Liberal Arts and Humanities 9.0% 19.6% 5 Education 8.1% 100.0% The number of Associate s degree completions for each of the top 5 program areas is displayed in the chart below along with the respective Associate s degree completions for Pennsylvania public 4-year universities. Top Associate's Degree Completions, 2015 State System PA Public 4-Year ,000 Health Professions Engineering Technologies Protective Services Liberal Arts and Humanities Education FAST FACTS 40

41 Bachelor s Degree Completions In 2015, Bachelor s completions made up 78.8 percent of total degree completions in State System universities compared to 73.5 percent in Pennsylvania public 4-year universities and 66.1 percent in US public 4-year universities. Bachelor s completions in the State System universities increased by 9.0 percent between 2011 and Similarly, Bachelor s completions in Pennsylvania public 4-year universities increased by 7.2 percent between 2011 and Bachelor s completions in US public 4- year universities increased by 12.0 percent between 2011 and Bachelor s Degree Completions, Bachelor s Degree Completions by Institution % State System 18,485 19,439 19,634 20,035 20,140 1, % Pennsylvania Public 4-Year 44,889 46,493 46,707 48,189 48,106 3, % US Public 4-Year 1,079,388 1,122,559 1,158,182 1,181,534 1,208, , % State System University Breakout Within the State System universities, West Chester University had the highest number of Bachelor s degree completions in 2015, with 3,072, followed by Indiana University with 2,566 Bachelor s degree completions. Over the period 2011 to 2015, West Chester University experienced the fastest growth in Bachelor s degree completions with a 20.4 percent increase. This was followed by Indiana University, with a 19.0 percent increase over the same period. State System University Bachelor s Degree Completions, Bachelor s Degree Completions by Institution % Bloomsburg 1,670 1,667 1,704 1,870 1, % California 1,324 1,457 1,468 1,510 1, % Cheyney % Clarion , % East Stroudsburg 1,135 1,398 1,200 1,257 1, % Edinboro ,042 1,083 1, % Indiana 2,156 2,171 2,470 2,412 2, % Kutztown 1,831 1,812 1,765 1,703 1, % Lock Haven % Mansfield % Millersville 1,528 1,553 1,450 1,514 1, % Shippensburg 1,279 1,408 1,459 1,441 1, % Slippery Rock 1,548 1,772 1,812 1,701 1, % West Chester 2,552 2,692 2,760 2,975 3, % FAST FACTS 41

42 Program Areas for Bachelor s Degrees The top 5 program areas for Bachelor s degree completions account for 51.6 percent of all Bachelor s degree completions within the State System. The top program areas are identified in the table below, along with the share of total State System Bachelor s degree completions and the share of Pennsylvania public 4-year university Bachelor s degree completions (as a share of the respective program). Share of Top Bachelor s Degree Completions, 2015 Rank Program Area Share of Total State System Associate s Share of PA 4-Year Public 1 Business Management and Marketing 16.5% 39.6% 2 Health Professions 11.7% 49.4% 3 Education 8.9% 64.7% 4 Social Sciences 7.6% 45.0% 5 Psychology 6.9% 43.3% The number of Bachelor s degree completions for each of the top 5 program areas is displayed in the chart below, along with the respective Bachelor s degree completions for Pennsylvania public 4-year universities. Top Bachelor's Degree Completions, 2015 State System PA Public 4-Year 0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 Business Management and Marketing Health Professions Education Social Sciences Psychology FAST FACTS 42

43 Master s Degree Completions In 2015 Master s completions made up 18.8 percent of total degree completions in State System universities compared to 18.0 percent in Pennsylvania public 4-year universities and 19.3 percent in US public 4-year universities. Master s completions in the State System universities decreased by 14.7 percent between 2011 and Master s completions in Pennsylvania public 4-year universities decreased by 1.2 percent between 2011 and In contrast, Master s completions in US public 4-year universities increased by 4.1 percent between 2011 and Master s Degree Completions, Master s Degree Completions by Institution % State System 5,630 5,466 5,416 4,891 4, % Pennsylvania Public 4-Year 11,922 12,009 12,011 11,849 11, % US Public 4-Year 338, , , , ,544 14, % State System University Breakout Within the State System universities, California University had the highest number of Master s degree completions in 2015, with 952, followed by West Chester University with 691 Master s degree completions. Over the period 2011 to 2015, Lock Haven University experienced the fastest growth in Master s degree completions with a 66.7 percent increase. This was followed by Kutztown University, with a 4.2 percent increase over the same period. State System University Master s Degree Completions, Master s Degree Completions by Institution % Bloomsburg % California % Cheyney % Clarion % East Stroudsburg % Edinboro % Indiana % Kutztown % Lock Haven % Mansfield % Millersville % Shippensburg % Slippery Rock % West Chester % FAST FACTS 43

44 Program Areas for Master s Degrees The top 5 program areas for Master s degree completions account for 74.8 percent of all Master s degree completions within the State System. The top program areas are identified in the table below, along with the share of total State System Master s degree completions and the share of Pennsylvania public 4-year university Master s degree completions (as a share of the respective program). Share of Top Master s Degree Completions, 2015 Rank Program Area Share of Total State System Associate s Share of PA 4-Year Public 1 Education 29.8% 64.5% 2 Parks Recreation and Fitness Studies 13.7% 94.3% 3 Health Professions 13.3% 42.2% 4 Business Management and Marketing 11.3% 23.1% 5 Public Administration and Social Service 6.7% 32.1% The number of Master s degree completions for each of the top 5 program areas is displayed in the chart below along with the respective Master s degree completions for Pennsylvania public 4-year universities. Top Master's Degree Completions, 2015 State System PA Public 4-Year ,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 Education Parks Recreation and Fitness Studies Health Professions Business Management and Marketing Public Administration and Social Service FAST FACTS 44

45 Doctor s Degree Completions In 2015 Doctor s completions made up 0.8 percent of total degree completions in State System universities compared to 4.9 percent in Pennsylvania public 4-year universities and 4.6 percent in US public 4-year universities. Doctor s completions in the State System universities increased by 30.7 percent between 2011 and In contrast, Doctor s completions in Pennsylvania public 4-year universities decreased by 3.4 percent between 2011 and Doctor s completions in US public 4-year universities increased by 12.2 percent between 2011 and Doctor s Completions, Doctor s Completions by Institution % State System % Pennsylvania Public 4-Year 3,515 3,429 3,480 3,449 3, % US Public 4-Year 80,469 83,218 86,004 88,932 90,303 9, % State System University Breakout Within the State System universities, Indiana University had the highest number of Doctor s degree completions in 2015, with 124, followed by Slippery Rock University with 48 Doctor s degree completions. Over the period 2011 to 2015, Indiana University experienced the largest growth in Doctor s degree completions with an increase of 29. This was followed by Bloomsburg University, with an increase of 20 Doctor s degree completions over the same period. State System University Doctor s Completions, Doctor s Completions by Institution % Bloomsburg % California % Cheyney % Clarion % East Stroudsburg % Edinboro % Indiana % Kutztown % Lock Haven % Mansfield % Millersville % Shippensburg % Slippery Rock % West Chester % FAST FACTS 45

46 Program Areas for Doctor s Degrees The top 5 program areas for Doctor s degree completions account for 93.9 percent of all Doctor s degree completions within the State System. The top program areas are identified in the table below, along with the share of total State System Doctor s degree completions and the share of Pennsylvania public 4-year university Doctor s degree completions (as a share of the respective program). Share of Top Doctor s Completions, 2015 Rank Program Area Share of Total State System Associate s Share of PA 4-Year Public 1 Health Professions 38.8% 5.4% 2 Education 21.4% 23.2% 3 English Language and Literature 18.4% 50.7% 4 Psychology 10.2% 25.3% 5 Communication and Journalism 5.1% 30.3% The number of Doctor s degree completions for each of the top 5 program areas is displayed in the chart below along with the respective Doctor s degree completions for Pennsylvania public 4-year universities. Top Doctor's's Degree Completions by Program Area, 2015 State System PA Public 4-Year ,000 1,250 1,500 Health Professions Education English Language and Literature Psychology Communication and Journalism FAST FACTS 46

47 SECTION 5: OUTCOMES Postsecondary credentials have become an important component in terms of entry into the labor market for skilled occupations. Skilled occupations are growing at a high rate and generally pay higher wages compared to low- skilled occupations that do not require a postsecondary education. This section provides an evaluation of where State System students reside after completing their studies. This will answer questions such as: What proportion of former students live in Pennsylvania? The data elements analyzed in this section include: Current location: The residential location of former students. Current Location of Former Students The share of former State System students who settle in Pennsylvania is approximately 65 percent. Millersville University has the highest in-state residency rate at 75 percent, followed by Kutztown University at 73 percent. The top five destination cities for former State System students in Pennsylvania include Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Lancaster, and Allentown. State System University In-State Destination Rate 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% Bloomsburg California Cheyney Clarion East Stroudsburg Edinboro Indiana Kutztown Lock Haven Mansfield Millersville Shippensburg Slippery Rock West Chester FAST FACTS 47

48 SECTION 6: PERSONNEL As the composition of the student population changes, the faculty and staff must adapt to meet the needs of those students. This section provides an evaluation of the characteristics of personnel within the State System. This will answer questions such as: Who is employed by the State System, in terms of: - Faculty and non-faculty staff? - Tenure, tenure-track, and non-tenure-track status? - Professors, lecturers, and instructors? - Professor rank (i.e., full, associate, assistant)? The data elements analyzed in this section include: Total employment: The total employee headcount, excluding graduate assistants and undergraduate student workers. Staff (faculty and non-faculty): The type of employees broken out by job function. Faculty encompasses the professors, lecturers, and instructors and the staff encompasses noninstructional management and support staff. Tenure status: The breakout of faculty by their respective tenure status: tenured, tenure-track, or non-tenure-track. Academic rank: The breakout of instructional faculty, by their respective status: full professor, associate professor, assistant professor, instructor, or lecturer. Student/faculty ratios: The ratio of currently enrolled undergraduate students to the number of instructional faculty currently employed. FAST FACTS 48

49 Total Employment 4 Total employment in the State System universities decreased by 2.1 percent between 2012 and In contrast, total employment in Pennsylvania public 4-year universities increased by 1.2 percent between 2012 and Total employment in US public 4-year universities increased by 4.5 percent between 2012 and Total Employment, Total Employment by Institution % State System 13,061 13,244 12,900 12, % Pennsylvania Public 4-Year 57,405 57,971 57,595 58, % US Public 4-Year 1,571,223 1,601,150 1,621,515 1,642,214 70, % State System University Breakout Within the State System universities, West Chester University had the highest total employment in 2015 at 1,809, followed by Indiana University with 1,688 employees. Over the period 2012 to 2015, Indiana University experienced the fastest growth in total employment with a 10.1 percent increase. This was followed by West Chester University, with a 6.0 percent increase over the same period. State System University Total Employment, Total Employment by Institution % Bloomsburg 1,154 1,158 1,150 1, % California % Cheyney % Clarion % East Stroudsburg % Edinboro % Indiana ,786 1,716 1, % Kutztown 1,024 1, % Lock Haven % Mansfield % Millersville 1,080 1,060 1,045 1, % Shippensburg % Slippery Rock % West Chester 1,707 1,726 1,785 1, % 4 Excludes graduate assistants. FAST FACTS 49

50 Instructional Faculty 5 Instructional faculty in the State System universities decreased by 3.0 percent between 2012 and In contrast, instructional faculty in Pennsylvania public 4-year universities increased by 3.3 percent between 2012 and Instructional faculty in US public 4-year universities increased by 4.2 percent between 2012 and Instructional Faculty, Instructional Faculty by Institution % State System 5,780 5,741 5,650 5, % Pennsylvania Public 4-Year 16,888 17,030 17,217 17, % US Public 4-Year 322, , , ,347 13, % State System University Breakout Within the State System universities, West Chester University had the highest number of instructional faculty in 2015, with 914, followed by Indiana University with 687. Over the period 2012 to 2015, East Stroudsburg University experienced the fastest growth in instructional faculty with a 7.6 percent increase. This was followed by California University, with a 4.9 percent increase over the same period. State System University Instructional Faculty, Instructional Faculty by Institution % Bloomsburg % California % Cheyney % Clarion % East Stroudsburg % Edinboro % Indiana % Kutztown % Lock Haven % Mansfield % Millersville % Shippensburg % Slippery Rock % West Chester % 5 Instructional faculty are primarily instructional faculty and do not include non-credit lecturers, graduate assistants, and instructional faculty combined with research and/or public service faculty, or primarily research or public service faculty. FAST FACTS 50

51 Tenure Status of Instructional Faculty Tenured faculty in the State System universities decreased by 3.2 percent between 2012 and Similarly, tenured faculty in Pennsylvania public 4-year universities decreased by 1.7 percent between 2012 and Similarly, tenured faculty in US public 4-year universities decreased by 4.8 percent between 2012 and Tenure-track faculty in the State System universities increased by 1.4 percent between 2012 and Tenure-track faculty in Pennsylvania public 4-year universities increased by 0.4 percent between 2012 and In contrast, tenure-track faculty in US public 4-year universities decreased by 2.3 percent between 2012 and Non-tenured faculty in the State System universities decreased by 4.7 percent between 2012 and In contrast, non-tenured faculty in Pennsylvania public 4-year universities increased by 7.1 percent between 2012 and Non-tenured faculty in US public 4-year universities increased by 9.2 percent between 2012 and Tenure Status, Tenure Status % by Institution State System Pennsylvania Public 4-Year US Public 4-Year Tenured 3,083 3,055 3,085 2, % Tenure-Track % Non-Tenured 1,841 1,778 1,737 1, % Tenured 5,915 5,814 5,890 5, % Tenure-Track 1,746 1,800 1,691 1, % Non-Tenured 9,227 9,416 9,636 9, % Tenured 87,286 85,503 85,199 83,134-4, % Tenure-Track 35,353 34,289 33,928 33, % Non-Tenured 201, , , ,647 18, % FAST FACTS 51

52 In 2015, tenured and tenure-track faculty accounted for 91 percent of the faculty in the State System universities. This is higher than both Pennsylvania public 4-year universities, with a share of 88 percent and US public 4-year universities, with a share of 90 percent. Tenure Status Distribution, 2015 Tenured Tenure-Track Non-Tenured 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% State System 63% 28% 9% Pennsylvania Public 4-Year 68% 20% 12% US Public 4-Year 75% 15% 10% State System University Breakout Within the State System universities, Mansfield University had the highest share of tenured faculty in 2015 at 70 percent, while West Chester University had the lowest share of tenured faculty at 59 percent. West Chester University had the highest share of tenure-track faculty, at 30 percent while Mansfield University had the lowest share of tenure-track faculty, at 23 percent in California and Cheyney University had the highest share of non-tenured faculty, at 12 percent while Lock Haven University had the lowest share of non-tenured faculty, at 5 percent in Tenure Status Distribution, 2015 Tenured Tenure-Track Non-Tenured 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Bloomsburg California Cheyney Clarion East Stroudsburg Edinboro Indiana Kutztown Lock Haven Mansfield Millersville Shippensburg Slippery Rock West Chester 64% 60% 66% 63% 64% 62% 66% 65% 67% 70% 63% 65% 64% 59% 28% 28% 22% 27% 27% 29% 27% 29% 28% 23% 27% 28% 28% 30% 8% 12% 12% 10% 10% 9% 7% 6% 5% 7% 10% 7% 8% 11% FAST FACTS 52

53 Full-Time Instructional/Research/Public Service Faculty 6 Full-Time instructional/research/public service faculty employment in the State System universities decreased by 2.8 percent between 2012 and In contrast, full-time instructional faculty employment in Pennsylvania public 4-year universities increased by 2.0 percent between 2012 and Similarly, full-time instructional faculty employment in US public 4-year universities increased by 8.3 percent between 2012 and Instructional/Research/Public Service Faculty, Instructional/Research/Public Service Faculty by Institution % State System 4,544 4,539 4,439 4, % Pennsylvania Public 4-Year 16,338 16,494 16,573 16, % US Public 4-Year 332, , , ,380 26, % 6 Includes faculty that are primarily instructional or instructional combined with research and/or public service faculty. Excludes faculty that are primarily research and/or public service, graduate assistants, and non-credit lecturers. FAST FACTS 53

54 State System University Breakout Within the State System universities, West Chester University had the highest full-time instructional/research/public service faculty employment in 2015 with 679, followed by Indiana University with employment of 579 full-time instructional/research/public service faculty. Over the period 2012 to 2015, West Chester University experienced the fastest growth in full-time instructional/research/public service faculty employment with a 12.8 percent increase. This was followed by East Stroudsburg University, with a 6.2 percent increase over the same period. State System University Instructional/Research/Public Service Faculty, Instructional/Research/Public Service Faculty by Institution % Bloomsburg % California % Cheyney % Clarion % East Stroudsburg % Edinboro % Indiana % Kutztown % Lock Haven % Mansfield % Millersville % Shippensburg % Slippery Rock % West Chester % FAST FACTS 54

55 Full-Time Instructional/Research/Public Service Academic Rank State System University Breakout Within the State System universities, Millersville University had the highest share of full-time professors (full, associate, and assistant professors) as faculty in 2015 at 97 percent. This was followed by Lock Haven University at 96 percent. East Stroudsburg University had the highest share of lecturers and instructors as faculty in 2015 at 23 percent. This was followed by Edinboro University at 17 percent. State System University Academic Rank, 2015 Professors Lecturers and Instructors 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Bloomsburg California Cheyney Clarion East Stroudsburg Edinboro Indiana Kutztown Lock Haven Mansfield Millersville Shippensburg Slippery Rock West Chester 83% 91% 89% 87% 77% 83% 91% 92% 96% 89% 97% 96% 88% 84% 17% 9% 11% 13% 23% 17% 9% 8% 4% 11% 3% 4% 12% 16% FAST FACTS 55

56 Full-Time Instructional/Research/Public Service Professor Status Full professor employment in the State System universities decreased by 1.4 percent between 2012 and In contrast, full professor employment in Pennsylvania public 4-year universities increased by 0.7 percent between 2012 and In US public 4-year universities, it increased by 4.4 percent over the same period. Associate professor employment in the State System universities decreased by 4.4 percent between 2012 and In contrast, associate professor employment in Pennsylvania public 4-year universities increased by 1.2 percent between 2012 and In US public 4-year universities, it increased by 5.8 percent over the same period. Assistant professor employment in the State System universities decreased by 3.6 percent between 2012 and In contrast, assistant professor employment in Pennsylvania public 4-year universities increased by 1.6 percent between 2012 and In US public 4-year universities, assistant professor employment increased by 9.0 percent over the same period. State System University Professor Status Distribution, Professor Status by Institution % Full Professor 1,357 1,341 1,347 1, % State System Associate 1,381 1,364 1,358 1, % Assistant 1,292 1,329 1,277 1, % Pennsylvania Public Full Professor 4,167 4,167 4,186 4, % 4-Year Associate 4,311 4,303 4,340 4, % Assistant 5,243 5,330 5,331 5, % Full Professor 97,954 99, , ,229 4, % US Public 4-Year Associate 85,403 88,166 90,002 90,353 4, % Assistant 87,136 89,848 92,617 94,952 7, % FAST FACTS 56

57 In 2015, full professors accounted for 34 percent of the professor staff in the State System universities. Associate professors accounted for 34 percent and assistant professors accounted for 32 percent of the professor staff, respectively. Also in 2015, Pennsylvania public 4-year universities, full professors accounted for 30 percent of the professor staff. Associate professors accounted for 31 percent and assistant professors accounted for 38 percent of the professor staff, respectively. US public 4-year universities, full professors accounted for 36 percent of the professor staff. Associate professors accounted for 31 percent and assistant professors accounted for 33 percent of the professor staff, respectively. Professor Status Distribution, 2015 Full Professor Associate Assistant 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% State System 34% 34% 32% Pennsylvania Public 4-Year 30% 31% 38% US Public 4-Year 36% 31% 33% State System University Breakout Within the State System universities, Cheyney University had the highest share of full professors in 2015 at 44 percent, followed by Lock Haven University at 42 percent. Kutztown University had the lowest share of full professors in 2015 at 25 percent. East Stroudsburg University had the highest share of associate professors, at 42 percent and West Chester University had the highest share of assistant professors at 37 percent in State System University Professor Status Distribution, 2015 Full Professor Associate Assistant 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Bloomsburg California Cheyney Clarion East Stroudsburg Edinboro Indiana Kutztown Lock Haven Mansfield Millersville Shippensburg Slippery Rock West Chester 35% 37% 44% 41% 35% 39% 37% 25% 42% 30% 32% 38% 29% 31% 28% 33% 36% 25% 42% 32% 32% 39% 31% 40% 37% 40% 35% 31% 36% 30% 21% 34% 23% 30% 31% 36% 27% 30% 31% 22% 36% 37% FAST FACTS 57

58 Student/Faculty Ratios The student/faculty ratio in the State System universities was 19:1 in 2015, which stayed the same from 19.1 in The student/faculty ratio in Pennsylvania public 4-year universities was 16:1 in 2015, a slight decrease from 17:1 in The student/faculty ratio in US public 4-year universities was 18:1 in 2015, which stayed the same from 18:1 in Note: The student/faculty ratio represents the number of total undergraduate degree- and certificateseeking students relative to the number of teaching faculty. Student/Faculty Ratios, State System Pennsylvania Public 4-Year US Public 4-Year 19:1 20:1 20:1 19:1 17:1 17:1 16:1 16:1 18:1 18:1 18:1 18:1 FAST FACTS 58

59 State System University Breakout Within the State System universities, Cheyney University had the lowest student/faculty ratio in 2015 at 10:1, followed by Mansfield University at 15:1. East Stroudsburg and Slippery Rock University had the highest student/faculty ratio in 2015 at 22:1. Over the period 2012 to 2015, Cheyney University also experienced the fastest decline in student/faculty ratios with an 18.8 percent decrease. This was followed by California University, with a 14.3 percent decrease over the same period. Bloomsburg California Cheyney Clarion East Stroudsburg Edinboro Indiana Kutztown Lock Haven Mansfield Millersville Shippensburg Slippery Rock West Chester State System University Student/Faculty Ratios, State System Universities Student/Faculty Ratios, Student/Faculty Ratio by Institution Bloomsburg 20:1 21:1 21:1 21:1 California 20:1 22:1 22:1 21:1 Cheyney 16:1 16:1 14:1 10:1 Clarion 18:1 20:1 19:1 18:1 East Stroudsburg 22:1 22:1 23:1 22:1 Edinboro 16:1 19:1 19:1 19:1 Indiana 19:1 19:1 19:1 19:1 Kutztown 20:1 20:1 21:1 20:1 Lock Haven 21:1 21:1 21:1 19:1 Mansfield 17:1 16:1 18:1 15:1 Millersville 21:1 22:1 21:1 20:1 Shippensburg 18:1 19:1 19:1 20:1 Slippery Rock 20:1 21:1 22:1 22:1 West Chester 18:1 20:1 18:1 19:1 FAST FACTS 59

60 CONCLUSION These key data elements can help to support the State System s mission and goals by providing rigorous analysis of the qualities of its student population. The findings are presented to enable effective communication of results, thereby helping to inform faculty, staff, students, key decision makers, and external stakeholders in strategy and decision-making processes. The report sets the foundation for the State System s Educational Intelligence by analyzing trends within six essential topic areas: Access the applicants who apply to and the students who enroll in the State System universities. Cost the tuition and required fees, financial aid, and student debt at graduation. Progress the advancement of enrolled students during their tenure in the State System. Completions the graduating students, degree types, and program areas. Outcomes the student success after degree completion. Personnel the ranks of faculty employed within the State System. This report advances the strategic goals of supporting the State System s mission of transparency, accountability, and student success; and it will help to maintain the State System s position as a leading facilitator of educational intelligence. A map of the State System regions can be found in the Appendix. The 2015 data presented in this report is the most recently available data available from IPEDS and will be updated to 2016 when the data becomes available. FAST FACTS 60

61 APPENDIX FAST FACTS 61