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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
Erie, PA · Public · Midsize suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 97%
- Open
- Average net price
- $23,165
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 47%
- Median earnings
- $71,762
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is a public college in Erie, PA with 3,240 undergraduates. It admits 97% of applicants, and admitted students average 1228 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $23,165 per year ($16,269 for families earning under $30,000). 47% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $71,762 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 97%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 4,827
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 4,620
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 19%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing560–650
200800
SAT Math560–660
200800
ACT Composite25–31
136
What Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $31,913
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $16,004
- Out-of-state tuition
- $27,254
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$16,269
- $30–48k$15,711
- $48–75k$17,168
- $75–110k$23,716
- $110k+$30,059
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 47%
- Freshman retention
- 83%
- Median earnings
- $71,762
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $24,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,240
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 35%
- White75%
- Hispanic5%
- Black4%
- Asian5%
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College FAQ
What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College's acceptance rate?+
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College admits 97% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 560–650 on SAT Reading and Writing and 560–660 on SAT Math; the average total is 1228.
What ACT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 25–31.
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College?+
In Fall 2023, 4,827 students applied to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College and 4,620 were admitted; 866 enrolled.
Does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College consider legacy status?+
No. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College require an essay?+
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $31,913 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,165.
What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College's graduation rate?+
47% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 214591 · How we use this data
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