School Information

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Total Cost $26,854
Total Enrollment 4,400
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 17 : 1

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College

http://www.pserie.psu.edu/
5091 Station Rd, Erie, Pennsylvania 16563-0002
(814) 898-6000

Penn State is a multicampus public research university that educates students from Pennsylvania, the nation and the world, and improves the well being and health of individuals and communities through integrated programs of teaching, research, and service. Our instructional mission includes undergraduate, graduate, professional, and continuing education offered through both resident instruction and online delivery. Our educational programs are enriched by the cutting edge knowledge, diversity, and creativity of our faculty, students, and staff. Our research, scholarship, and creative activity promote human and economic development, global understanding, and progress in professional practice through the expansion of knowledge and its applications ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus Setting Rural: Fringe
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College, 86.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 83.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $4,356), and 72% receive loans ($6,727 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,820. Off campus it is around $10,242.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is $18,857 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $12,750
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $19,078
Tuition Graduate in State $15,446
Tuition Graduate Out of State $21,806
Living Costs
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $26,854
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $33,182
Total Expense In State Off Campus $30,796
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $17,692
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $37,124
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $24,020
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 3,423 people applied to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College. Of the applicants, 78.0% were admitted (79.0% male & 77.0% female ) and 40.0% accepted (41.0% male and 39.0% female)

Of the 4,290 undergraduate students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College, 7.0% are part-time. A majority (91.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 61.0% of the 110 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     89.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     85.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     75.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     45.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     68.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     68.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline November 1st
Admissions Office Phone (814) 898-6100
Admissions Office Email behrend.admissions@psu.edu
Admissions Office Address 4851 College Drive Erie, PA 16563
Admissions Transfer URL http://psbehrend.psu.edu/admissions-financial-aid/undergraduate-admissions/transfer-students
Admissions Website http://psbehrend.psu.edu/admissions-financial-aid (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://admissions.psu.edu/apply/
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 455
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 560
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 490
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 600
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 25
ACT English (25th Percentile) 17
ACT English (75th Percentile) 24
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 25
 
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 45
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 45
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 10 240 71
Accounting 44
Business Administration and Management, General 46 71
Business/Commerce, General 10
Business/Managerial Economics 7
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Finance, General 45
Financial Planning and Services
International Business/Trade/Commerce 16
Management Information Systems, General 25
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 57
Communication, journalism, and related programs 41
Communication and Media Studies, Other 41
Computer and information sciences and support services 8
Computer Science 8
Engineering 119 2
Computer Engineering, General 11
Computer Software Engineering 13
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 12
Manufacturing Engineering 2
Mechanical Engineering 47
Polymer/Plastics Engineering 36
Engineering technologies/technicians 9 61
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 4
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician 2 3
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician 6 54
Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician 1
English language and literature/letters 29
Creative Writing 16
English Language and Literature, General 13
Health professions and related clinical sciences 29 1
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 29 1
History 9
History, General 9
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 9 6
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 9 6
Mathematics and statistics 13
Mathematics, General 13
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 4
Biological and Physical Sciences 1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 3
Physical sciences 9
Chemistry, General 6
Physics, General 3
Psychology 36
Psychology, General 36
Security and protective services
Criminalistics and Criminal Science
Social sciences 27
Economics, General 6
Political Science and Government, General 21
 
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