Erie, PA

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is a four-year, public school located in Erie, PA. It is non-degree granting school.

97% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 6,378 applied, 6,176 accepted, and 897 enrolled in Penn State Behrend.
538 men and 341 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,220 SAT, 27 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,220 and ACT score is 27. The SAT score of 1220 is good, 74 to 81 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total112012201310
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing560610650
Math560610660
ACT Score
Composite252731
Math242729
English222628
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $15,972 for Pennsylvania residents and $26,958 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $25,356 for Pennsylvania residents and $33,698 for others.
Tuition has increased by 1.09% compared to last year at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

2,257 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $10,547.
For freshmen, 693 students (84%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $10,930.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 3,336 students enrolled Penn State Behrend in 2025.
By gender, 2,078 men and 1,258 women students are enrolled.
There are 3,244 undergraduate and 92 graduate students.
More Demographics Stats

74 Major Programs

  • 4 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Penn State Behrend is 44% and the transfer-out rate is 24%.
The retention rate is 83% for full-time and 83% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
44%
Transfer-out Rate
24%
Retention Rate
83%
Students to Faculty Ratio
12 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 312 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Penn State Behrend and the average faculty salary is $93,362. The studetns to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
There are 665 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $66,925.
Number of Faculties
312
Average Faculty Salary
$93,362
Number of Staffs
665
Average Staff Salary
$66,925

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Libraries
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