Geneva College
Beaver Falls, PA 15010-3599
About Geneva College
Geneva College is a private research university in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 1,096 students. Geneva College awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $33,450 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $50,004 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Geneva College charges 14% above the national private non-profit median tuition ($33,450).
- Versus the Pennsylvania median, sticker tuition is 72% above.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 60.98%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $50,004.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Geneva College is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 383% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Finding
Geneva College awards credentials across a wide program mix.
IPEDS completions cover more than 51 distinct degree programs at this campus.
Interpretation: Institutional averages blend very different fields; program-level completions and earnings matter more than the campus mean alone.
Limitation: Completions counts are not enrollment demand and do not measure program quality.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva College | $33,450 | $25,890 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Pennsylvania (state median) | $19,450 | $17,754 | 181 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 23% below published tuition at Geneva College
Key findings
- Geneva College's average net price ($25,890) is 23% below published tuition ($33,450).
- Geneva College charges 14% above the national private non-profit median tuition ($33,450).
- Versus the Pennsylvania median, sticker tuition is 72% above.
Geneva College tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $33,450
Finding Geneva College charges 14% above the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $33,450. That is 14% above the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Pennsylvania median ($19,450), sticker tuition is 72% above. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 2.8×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Geneva College versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Geneva College versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Geneva College is $25,890.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $25,890 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $8,136 above the Pennsylvania median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $7,190 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway Geneva College’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 23% lower after grants and scholarships.
Geneva College: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Geneva College—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$33,450
Avg. net price
$25,890
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $20,283 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $15,089 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $16,079 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,361 |
| $110,001+ | $34,864 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $133,800. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Geneva College is known for
Top program completions
- Business Administration and Management, General62
- Organizational Leadership25
- Engineering, General24
- Counseling Psychology23
- Computer and Information Sciences, General18
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Geneva College a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Geneva College is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Geneva College.
Campus
Location
Beaver Falls, PA
City / state
- ZIP
- 15010-3599
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is 38% above the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Mid East
- Carnegie
- Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Size
Enrollment
1,096
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 1,355
- Graduate
- 106
- Full-time share
- 98%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$25,198
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 31.24%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Geneva College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Geneva College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Geneva College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $25,220 | $25,220 | $20,378 |
| 2014 | $25,220 | $25,220 | $18,481 |
| 2015 | $25,450 | $25,450 | $18,905 |
| 2016 | $25,680 | $25,680 | $19,688 |
| 2017 | $26,070 | $26,070 | $19,914 |
| 2018 | $27,230 | $27,230 | $19,782 |
| 2019 | $28,190 | $28,190 | $19,778 |
| 2020 | $29,040 | $29,040 | $19,179 |
| 2021 | $29,970 | $29,970 | $18,409 |
| 2022 | $30,990 | $30,990 | $20,008 |
| 2023 | $33,610 | $33,610 | $21,043 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Geneva College reported total enrollment of about 1,096 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 54% male and 46% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (77.0%), Black or African American (7.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (4.7%). About 31.24% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 24.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Geneva College in 2024 is 1,096 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,355 students. Graduate enrollment is about 106 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
78.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
58.03% 100% Completion Time
60.98% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 58.03% of students graduating from Geneva College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 77% male / 23% female
- Organizational Leadership: 32% male / 68% female
- Engineering, General: 83% male / 17% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Geneva College graduates earn a median of $50,004 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Geneva College.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $50,004. Median federal loan debt: $25,198. Average net price used in cost models: $25,890.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Geneva College graduates report median earnings of $50,004 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Geneva College.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (51 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Geneva College.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Geneva College graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Geneva College—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$55.2M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Pennsylvania median 1.2× the median ($47.9M)
- Mid East median 1.3× the median ($42.6M)
- U.S. median 2.1× the median ($26.4M)
- Pennsylvania median 1.9× the median ($24,897)
- Mid East median 2.9× the median ($16,427)
- U.S. median 4.0× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Pennsylvania median 36.9 pp above median (63.1%)
- Mid East median 43.1 pp above median (56.9%)
- U.S. median 42.0 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $7,481
- Pennsylvania median 0.93× the median ($8,003)
- Mid East median 0.92× the median ($8,119)
- U.S. median near the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,782
- Pennsylvania median 1.1× the median ($8,615)
- Mid East median 1.1× the median ($9,164)
- U.S. median 1.3× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Geneva College at a glance
Geneva College
Geneva College is a private non-profit institution in Beaver Falls, PA, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Business Administration and Management, GeneralOrganizational LeadershipEngineering, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian77.0%Black or African American7.0%Hispanic or Latino4.7%
Schools near Geneva College
Other campuses in Beaver Falls, PA when available, plus nearby institutions in Pennsylvania.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C) within Pennsylvania, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Geneva College located?
Geneva College is located in Beaver Falls, PA.
What is Geneva College's tuition?
Geneva College tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $33,450 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $25,890 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Geneva College cost?
Reported tuition is $33,450 and average net price is $25,890 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,330 annually.
Why is Geneva College's net price so much lower than tuition?
At Geneva College, published tuition is $33,450 while average net price is $25,890—about 23% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What explains Geneva College's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($25,890), completion (61.0% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($50,004). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Geneva College?
Geneva College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,355 students, White (77.0%), Black or African American (7.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Geneva College?
About 24.6% of students at Geneva College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Geneva College earn?
Median earnings are $46,107 six years after entry and $50,004 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Geneva College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 61.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Geneva College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,198.
Is Geneva College public or private?
Geneva College is a private nonprofit institution located in Beaver Falls, PA.
Is Geneva College an HBCU?
No. Geneva College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.