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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College

Public, 4-year

4701 College Drive, Erie, PA 16563-0001

(814) 898-6000

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Quick Facts

3,172

Total Enrollment

96%

Acceptance Rate

46%

Graduation Rate

$55,620

Median Earnings (6yr)

$15,944

In-State Tuition

$22,951

Avg Net Price

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

1213

Avg SAT Score

About Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College

Institution Details

Type Public, 4-year
Size 1,000 - 4,999
Accreditation Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Primary Degree Bachelor's
Highest Degree Graduate
Branch Campus Yes
Branch Campuses 21

Location

Address 4701 College Drive
City Erie, PA
ZIP Code 16563-0001
County Erie County

President/Chief Administrator: Dr. Ralph M. Ford (Chancellor)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Business 36%
Engineering 21%
Psychology 6%
Health Professions 6%
Computer Science 5%
Biology 5%
Communication 4%
Education 2%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 3,172

Student Demographics

Female 37%
Male 63%

Race/Ethnicity

White 76.7%
Black 3.7%
Hispanic 4.5%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Races 3.1%
Non-Resident Alien 5.4%
Unknown 1.5%

Student Characteristics

Age 25 and Older 4.3%
Part-Time Students 3.6%

Test Score Ranges

Test 25th %ile Median 75th %ile
SAT Reading 560 610 660
SAT Math 550 600 660
ACT Composite 23 26 28

Tuition & Financial Aid

$15,944

In-State Tuition

$26,668

Out-of-State Tuition

$32,038

Total Cost of Attendance

$22,951

Avg. Net Price

Financial Aid Statistics

Students Receiving Pell Grants 27%
Students with Federal Loans 57%
Students Receiving Any Aid 27%

Student Debt & Repayment

Median Debt at Graduation $25,000
Median Total Debt $19,500
90th Percentile Debt $34,000
3-Year Repayment Rate 68%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$0 - $30,000 $14,702
$30,001 - $48,000 $14,905
$48,001 - $75,000 $19,588
$75,001 - $110,000 $25,800
$110,001+ $29,572

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$55,620

6 Years After

$60,370

8 Years After

$63,435

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $34,752  |  75th percentile: $79,149

Earnings by Family Income Background

$46,315

Low Income

$52,445

Middle Income

$62,694

High Income

Student Outcomes

82%

Full-Time Retention

46%

Graduation Rate

Institutional Resources

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

$9,865

Avg. Faculty Salary

(monthly)

$4,661

Instructional Expenditure

(per student)

Contact Information

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