89%

Acceptance Rate

$7,166

Avg.Financial Aid

003329

FAFSA Code

About Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

Public

4 Years

Student Population Number of Students attending College

4,312

Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

MSCHE

Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

Not applicable

On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

Yes

#N/A

Location & Contact

Address

4701 College Drive

Contact

Email: N/A
Phone: 8148986000
Fax:
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Rankings

The ranking of a particular university helps a student decide where to apply, which is always a tough decision. The ranking of a university is an important parameter by which a prospective student can decide whether they wish to take admission or not. Generally, the ranking of a university is considered a great way to gauge its performance on several factors, which include research excellence, the performance of the students after they complete their education, student experience, and most importantly academic success. The rankings by two well-known publications, US News and Forbes, are considered trustworthy by applicants and academic experts. However, it is to be noted that Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest ranking by these publications.

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

Rolling Admissions

Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

89%

SAT Range

1050 - 1280

ACT Range

22 - 27

Application Fee

$65

SAT/ACT

Recommended

High School GPA

Required

Accept Common App

None

Admission to the university is fairly easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. To kickstart the admission process at PSUPSEBC, the candidates have to fill an application form and submit a fee of $65. As a general rule of thumb, in order to improve one’s chances of securing admission, a person must score high on a standardised test like SAT or ACT. But, at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College, the average SAT or ACT scores of students securing admission is not available. This points to the fact that scoring high on standardised tests is not an important criterion for this university. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at 4701 College Drive, Erie, Pennsylvania 16563-0001. To gather more information, they can call them at (814) 898-6000.

Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

$23,428

Average Annual Cost

$14,214

Books And Supplies

$1,840

Other Fees

$984

Room And Board The charges for an academic year for rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

$11,570

Budget For Other Expenses

$4,788

Total One Year Cost

$33,396

Before applying to PSUPSEBC, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The full-time cost of attendance is approximately $38,573 per year. If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Master's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

13:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

84%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

25%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

67%

Male Professors

33%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Business Administration, Management...

107 Graduates

Mechanical Engineering

99 Graduates

Management Sciences and Quantitativ...

66 Graduates

Finance and Financial Management Se...

51 Graduates

Polymer/Plastics Engineering

51 Graduates

Psychology, General

48 Graduates

Accounting and Related Services

46 Graduates

Biology, General

43 Graduates

Mechanical Engineering Related Tech...

40 Graduates

Computer Engineering

34 Graduates

Registered Nursing, Administration,...

33 Graduates

Management Information Systems and...

28 Graduates

Marketing

26 Graduates

Electrical, Electronics and Communi...

22 Graduates

Computer/Information Technology Adm...

20 Graduates

Industrial Engineering

16 Graduates

International Business

16 Graduates

Communication and Media Studies

15 Graduates

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

13 Graduates

Electrical Engineering Technologies...

10 Graduates

Arts, Entertainment,and Media Manag...

9 Graduates

Computer Science

8 Graduates

Industrial Production Technologies/...

8 Graduates

Political Science and Government

8 Graduates

Public Relations, Advertising, and...

7 Graduates

English Language and Literature, Ge...

6 Graduates

History

6 Graduates

Human Development, Family Studies,...

6 Graduates

Mathematics

6 Graduates

Teacher Education and Professional...

6 Graduates

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...

5 Graduates

Business/Managerial Economics

4 Graduates

Chemistry

4 Graduates

Criminal Justice and Corrections

4 Graduates

Economics

4 Graduates

Biological and Physical Sciences

3 Graduates

Business/Commerce, General

3 Graduates

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Ps...

3 Graduates

International/Global Studies

3 Graduates

Computer Software and Media Applica...

2 Graduates

Physics

2 Graduates

Psychology, Other

2 Graduates

Area Studies

1 Graduates

Data Processing

1 Graduates

Engineering Technologies/Technician...

1 Graduates

Entrepreneurial and Small Business...

1 Graduates

Family and Consumer Economics and R...

1 Graduates

Natural Resources Conservation and...

1 Graduates

Non-Professional General Legal Stud...

1 Graduates

Petroleum Engineering

1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

4,152

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

28%

Full-time

95%

Part-time

5%

Students Gender

Male

66%

US National: 44%

Female

34%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

76% White

2% Unknown

3% Black

3% Hispanic

3% Two or more races

9% Non Resident alien

4% Asian

0% American Indian/Alaska native

0% Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

10%

Out Of State

74%

In State

16%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$63,382 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

41%

Averege Housing Cost

$6,370/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $5,200/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$5,200/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Behrend Lions

School Colors

blue and white

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

194

Total Female Athletes

118

Intramural Sports

26

Sports Club

4

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Soccer

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Water Polo

Wrestling

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Bowling

Cross Country

Golf

Soccer

Softball

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Water Polo

Campus Safety

24-Hour Security Patrol

Yes

Campus Emergency Phones

Yes

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Yes

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

No

The university offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $11,884 per year. To ensure the safety and security of students, the university has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones and 24-hr escort safety rides.

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$40,100/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$50,100/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$0$100,000

$17,500

$27,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$182 - 280

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

58%

Average Aid Per Year

$7,166

Students Receiving Federal Grants

27%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,709

Students Receiving State Aid

30%

Average Aid Per Year

$3,335

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

46%

Average Aid Per Year

$3,992

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income

Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$11,646

$30K - $48K

$9,824

$48K - $75K

$7,654

$75K - $110K

$2,850

> $110K

$1,331

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$1,617,378

As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at PSUPSEBC to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. The non-need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College amount to $1,617,378 per annum.

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