Applying to Penn State Behrend

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
95.44%	1,205

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College's acceptance rate is 95.44% for 2023 admission. A total of 4,363 students applied and 4,164 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Penn State Behrend.

The median SAT score is 1,205 and the ACT score is 25 at Penn State Behrend.

To apply to Penn State Behrend, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is 95.44% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.91%. 2,231 men and 2,121 women applied to Penn State Behrend and 2,115 men and 2,038 women students were accepted.

11 applicants who has another gender applied and 11 were accepted.

Among them, 512 men and 309 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Penn State Behrend.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Penn State Behrend
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	4,363	2,231	2,121	11	0
Admitted	4,164	2,115	2,038	11	0
Enrolled	829	512	309	8	0
Acceptance Rate	95.44%	94.80%	96.09%	100.00%	-
Yield	19.91%	24.21%	15.16%	72.73%	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 284 students (34% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 42 students (5%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Penn State Behrend.

The median SAT score is 1,205 with 600 SAT EBRW and 605 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 660 and the 25^th percentile is 550. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 670 and 25^th percentile is 545 .

The median ACT composite score is 25 with 75^th percentile score of 30 and 25^th percentile score of 22 at Penn State Behrend. The median ACT math score is 25 and the ACT English score is 24.

The SAT and ACT scores at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,149, ACT: 24 - public ).

2023 SAT and ACT Scores at Penn State Behrend
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1095	1205	1330
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	550	600	660
SAT Math	545	605	670
ACT Composite	22	25	30
ACT Math	22	25	30
ACT English	21	24	27

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Penn State Behrend. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College.

Penn State Behrend Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $65 for undergraduate schools and $65 for graduate schools of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Penn State Behrend.

Admission Information for Applying to Penn State Behrend
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$65
Graduate Application Fees	$65
Admission Information	https://behrend.psu.edu/admission
Calendar System	Semester
Credits Accepted	Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master

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