Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, Penn State Behrend's acceptance rate 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.
| 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)
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 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 660 and the 25th percentile is 550. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 670 and 25th percentile is 545 .
The median ACT composite score is 25 with 75th percentile score of 30 and 25th 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 ).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th 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)
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.
| 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.
| 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 |