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Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 1,320
Student to faculty ratio 18 to 1
Acceptance rate 94%
Students retention rate 70%
On-time graduation rate 49%

Located in Mansfield, Pennsylvania, Mansfield University is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 94% indicates that Mansfield University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Mansfield University of Pennsylvania is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Mansfield University is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Pennsylvania is 17-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Mansfield University is reported to be 49%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Pennsylvania state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at Mansfield University is 70% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Pennsylvania is 75%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Mansfield University do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

94.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,682

Cost of attendance at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $13,083
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$13,248

Cost of attendance at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $21,410
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania received on average $8,863 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,863
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 195 47% $4,587 $894,463
Other Federal Grant 386 93% $3,073 $1,186,129
State Grant/Scholarships 179 43% $3,754 $672,004
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 412 99% $4,396 $1,811,316
Total Grant & Scholarships 414 100% $8,863 $3,669,449

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Mansfield University of Pennsylvania students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Mansfield University of Pennsylvania students is 48.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 47.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 50.6%.

48.9%

  • asian 66.7% 2 students
  • African American 18.4% 9 students
  • white 54.8% 182 students
  • unknown 66.7% 2 students
  • hispanic 22.2% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 31.2% 5 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Mansfield University of Pennsylvania provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Mansfield University of Pennsylvania offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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