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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College

Erie, PA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb

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About Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is a mid-sized, public institution in Erie, PA, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 3,240 students. The acceptance rate is 97%. 44% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $63,435.

97%

Acceptance

$24,558

Net price

3,240

Enrollment

44%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B

Affordability

Average net price after aid

D

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

97%

Acceptance rate

1,228

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading560650
SAT Math560660
ACT Composite2531

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$24,558

Average net price

$15,972

In-state tuition

$26,958

Out-of-state tuition

$14,474

Room & board

$1,200

Books & supplies

$34,081

Total cost of attendance

29%

Students receiving Pell grants

55%

Students with federal loans

$25,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$16,092
$30–48K
$17,884
$48–75K
$20,539
$75–110K
$26,914
$110K+
$29,692

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$63,435

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$55,620

Median earnings (6 yrs)

44%

Graduation rate

83%

Retention rate

84%

Earn more than a HS grad

$4,725

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

3,240

Total enrollment

3%

Part-time

21

Avg. age at entry

29%

First-generation

Gender balance

38% women
62% men

Race & ethnicity

White
75%
Asian
5%
Hispanic
5%
Black
4%
Two or more races
4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

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