Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Chartered as the Edinboro Academy in 1856, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania opened its doors to its first batch of students in 1857. The funds used to build the school came from contributions provided by Edinboro’s farming community. The first building erected in the campus was the Academy Hall which still stands today although not currently used.
Going through its own share of name changes, Edinboro Academy became the State Normal School in 1861, the Edinboro State Teachers College in 1927, the Edinboro State College in 1960 and finally the Edinboro University in 1983. By virtue of legislation, all state colleges in Pennsylvania became universities. During the 1960s, there were two branch campuses existing in Warren and Shenango. At present, Edinboro has only two other campuses located in Meadville and Erie, aside from its main campus in Edinboro, Pennsylvania.
Edinboro University maintains numerous academic departments to facilitate its program offerings. These would include the Departments of Art, Biology and Health Services, Business and Economics, Chemistry, Communication and Media Studies, Early Childhood and Special Education, Elementary/Middle and Secondary Education, English and Theater Arts, Foreign Languages, Geosciences, Health and Physical Education, History and Anthropology, Mathematics and Computer Science, Military Science, Music, Nursing, Organizational Studies, Philosophy, Physics and Technology, Political Science and Criminal Justice, Psychology, Speech/Language and Hearing, Social Work and Sociology.
Two thirds of faculty members hold doctoral or equivalent terminal degrees in their respective fields. Other educational opportunities are provided through the Honors Program, Study Abroad, Field and Volunteer Experience as well as Internships. High school students are also given the opportunity to earn college credits.
For more information about admissions, financial aid or online learning opportunities such as distance education degree programs and online classes, please contact Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.
