Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College

Erie, PA · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College reported a 95.7% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is a public 4-year institution in Erie, PA, with an SAT reference of 1220 and an ACT reference of 27. The historical average net price is $24,558 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

95.7%

4,827 applicants

SAT reference

1220

Combined score

ACT reference

27

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$24,558

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)111012201310
ACT (composite, 1–36)232728

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

44.7%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

83.2%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

3,240

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$16,092
$30,001 – $48,000$17,884
$48,001 – $75,000$20,539
$75,001 – $110,000$26,914
$110,000+$29,692

Top Majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing198
Engineering166
Engineering Technologies46
Biological & Biomedical Sciences39
Health Professions33
Computer & Information Sciences28
Communication & Journalism25
Psychology24
Natural Resources & Conservation15
English Language & Literature15

Financial Aid at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College

About Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College

Official website: https://behrend.psu.edu/

Admissions: https://behrend.psu.edu/admission

Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College

What is the acceptance rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College?

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College reported a 96% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 4,827. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College?

The historical 96% acceptance rate suggests Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College?

The imported historical records for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College include an SAT reference value of 1220 and an ACT reference value of 27. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College?

The stored historical average net price at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is $24,558 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 84%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $10,930 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is 45%. its stored first-year retention rate is 83%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College?

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Action on November 1, 2026, Regular Decision on November 30, 2026. Aid deadlines: Financial aid November 1, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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