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Penn State Erie The Behrend College campus

🇺🇸 USA · Pennsylvania

Penn State Erie The Behrend College

  • Public
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
96.8%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹25,32,219Out-of-state
Students
3,240Undergraduates
Students per teacher
12Student to faculty

Admissions planning estimate

96.8% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 61.8%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 95.71%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 95.7% (4,620/4,827; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

97 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 4,827
Offered a place 4,620
Enrolled 866

18.7% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1120-1310
4001600
ACT composite25-31
136

What a year costs

₹40,04,509 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹25,32,219
  • Housing₹13,59,572
  • Books & supplies₹1,12,718
Sticker price ₹40,04,509
After aid (average) ₹23,06,782

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹15,00,282
Out-of-state ₹25,32,219

Average aid awarded: ₹9,90,701 a year.

Outcomes and support

83.3%
Retention
43.6%
Graduation

One teacher for every 12 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 75.2%
Asian 5.2%
Hispanic 5.1%
African American 4%
Multiracial 3.9%
Unknown 1.5%
Native American 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

5 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Managementbachelor
Biological and Physical Sciencesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Economicsbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Historybachelor
Industrial Engineeringbachelor
International Businessbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Nutrition Sciencesbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Polymer/Plastics Engineeringbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate96.83%
Total Applicants4827
Admitted Applicants4620
Enrolled Applicants866
Application Fee₹6,106
Fee Waiver AvailableNo
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredNot required

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1120
SAT Composite 75th %1310
ACT Composite 25th %25
ACT Composite 75th %31

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹15,00,282
Out-of-State Tuition₹25,32,219
Average Housing Cost₹13,59,572
Books & Supplies₹1,12,718
Average Net Price₹23,06,782
Average Aid Awarded₹9,90,701

Student Body Diversity

African American4.04%
Asian5.19%
Hispanic5.12%
White75.22%
Multiracial3.89%
Native American0.15%
Pacific Islander0.06%
International4.88%
Unknown Race1.45%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate43.63%
Retention Rate83.25%
Student/Faculty Ratio12:1
Total Undergraduates3240

Contact

Street Address4701 College Dr
ZIP Code16563
Phone(814) 898-6160
Websitehttps://behrend.psu.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/