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Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference

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The endowment per student is an overall measurement of the financial strength of an institution. In general, colleges and universities with the largest endowments per student -- money or assets under their control that fund operations -- tend to offer more financial aid to more students.

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Rank	Institution	Endowment per Student	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown	32901	94.84	990 – 1,230	17909	54240	#1 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Johnstown, PA Found in Johnstown, the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown accepted 95% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 88% of students at the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown currently receive institutional grant aid. The school’s first......Read more Endowment per Student $32,901 11.5% Acceptance Rate 94.8% SAT Score 990 – 1,230 Avg. Net Price $17,909 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $54,240
2	Seton Hill University	25531	75.79	1,050 – 1,250	23732	43700	#2 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Seton Hill University Greensburg, PA Seton Hill University opened in 1885 as a women’s college. It only became co-educational in 2002 – as a result, a majority of the student body are women. Common majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Physician Assistant, and Art Therapy/Therapist....Read more Endowment per Student $25,531 11.3% Acceptance Rate 75.8% SAT Score 1,050 – 1,250 Avg. Net Price $23,732 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,700
3	Gannon University	19140	74.16	1,060 – 1,290	23942	55319	#3 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Gannon University Erie, PA Based in Erie, Gannon University’s acceptance rate is 74%. They request unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 82% of attending students currently receive institutional grant aid....Read more Endowment per Student $19,140 8.1% Acceptance Rate 74.2% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,290 Avg. Net Price $23,942 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $55,319
4	Mercyhurst University	13184	81.02	1,080 – 1,300	26962	39565	#4 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Mercyhurst University Erie, PA Based in Erie, Mercyhurst University’s acceptance rate is 81%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . About 95% of students at Mercyhurst University will receive institutional grant aid. They are given $28,508 on average. The first year retention rate is 79%....Read more Endowment per Student $13,184 10.4% Acceptance Rate 81.0% SAT Score 1,080 – 1,300 Avg. Net Price $26,962 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $39,565
5	Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania	12937	85.55	980 – 1,220	23344	45010	#5 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA Based in Shippensburg, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania’s acceptance rate is 86% and requires $45 for undergraduate applications and $45 for graduate applications. About 69% of students at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 68%....Read more Endowment per Student $12,937 29.3% Acceptance Rate 85.6% SAT Score 980 – 1,220 Avg. Net Price $23,344 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,010
6	Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus	11534	90.77	980 – 1,190	17665	42278	#6 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Indiana, PA Based in Indiana, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus’s acceptance rate is 91%. Undergraduates have to pay unknown to apply. Approximately 94% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Endowment per Student $11,534 12.4% Acceptance Rate 90.8% SAT Score 980 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $17,665 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,278
7	Shepherd University	11412	95.65	960 – 1,190	12651	43726	#7 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Shepherd University Shepherdstown, WV Located in Shepherdstown, Shepherd University accepts 96% of applicants and requires $45 for undergraduate applications and $40 for graduate applications. About 86% of attending students will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The college’s first year retention rate is 73% and its four......Read more Endowment per Student $11,412 9.6% Acceptance Rate 95.7% SAT Score 960 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $12,651 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,726
8	Pennsylvania Western University	10061	94.33	960 – 1,180	19579	38474	#8 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Pennsylvania Western University California, PA Based in California, Pennsylvania Western University accepted 94% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle. Undergraduates have to pay $35 to apply. Approximately 83% of students attending Pennsylvania Western University will receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At......Read more Endowment per Student $10,061 18.4% Acceptance Rate 94.3% SAT Score 960 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $19,579 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,474
9	Millersville University of Pennsylvania	7445	86.19	1,060 – 1,240	20860	44813	#9 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PA Located in Millersville, Millersville University of Pennsylvania accepted 86% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and charges unknown for undergraduate applications. Approximately 82% of students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania currently receive grant aid from the school. 77% of students......Read more Endowment per Student $7,445 14.2% Acceptance Rate 86.2% SAT Score 1,060 – 1,240 Avg. Net Price $20,860 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,813
10	Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania	7160	94.75	970 – 1,190	18004	44053	#10 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg, PA Located in Bloomsburg, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania accepts 95% of applicants and charges $35 for undergraduate applications. Approximately 70% of students attending Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania currently receive grant aid from the school. The institution’s first year retention rate is 75% and its four......Read more Endowment per Student $7,160 4.8% Acceptance Rate 94.8% SAT Score 970 – 1,190 Avg. Net Price $18,004 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,053
11	Kutztown University of Pennsylvania	6266	90.75	1,120 – 1,310	21856	43309	#11 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA Found in Kutztown, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania’s acceptance rate is 91% and requires $35 for undergraduate applications and $35 for graduate applications. Approximately 90% of students at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable....Read more Endowment per Student $6,266 6.9% Acceptance Rate 90.8% SAT Score 1,120 – 1,310 Avg. Net Price $21,856 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,309
12	Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania	5988	71.47	980 – 1,200	18407	45398	#12 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock, PA Found in Slippery Rock, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania accepted 71% students who applied to the school in the last admissions cycle and requires $30 for undergraduate applications and $25 for graduate applications. Approximately 59% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school....Read more Endowment per Student $5,988 9.8% Acceptance Rate 71.5% SAT Score 980 – 1,200 Avg. Net Price $18,407 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $45,398
13	East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania	5089	85.96	1,000 – 1,180	15318	44290	#13 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg, PA East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is a part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). It opened in 1893 and would undergo several name changes before landing on its current name in 1983. Many students study Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General. Endowment per Student $5,089 6.1% Acceptance Rate 86.0% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,180 Avg. Net Price $15,318 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $44,290
14	West Chester University of Pennsylvania	3915	78.16	1,110 – 1,280	21684	51013	#14 2026 Top Colleges Ranked by Largest Endowment Per Student – Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PA West Chester University of Pennsylvania is part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). Popular undergraduate majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching....Read more Endowment per Student $3,915 13.9% Acceptance Rate 78.2% SAT Score 1,110 – 1,280 Avg. Net Price $21,684 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $51,013