Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Erie-Behrend College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5100 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1423 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1344 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #95 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #4 of 4 | In Erie |
| #2457 of 5,843 | For Materials Science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 96%
- Undergraduates
- 3,226
- Graduates
- 97
- Male:Female Ratio
- 63:37
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- behrend.psu.edu
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Erie-Behrend College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Erie-Behrend College has an acceptance rate of 96% and is among the 29% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 96% | 96% |
| Applicants | 4,827 | 2,599 | 2,165 |
| Admissions | 4,620 | 2,486 | 2,074 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 855 | 531 | 312 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 11 | 7 | 4 |
813 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
17 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
293 or 34%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1110
or below
75% of them
had 1320
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Erie-Behrend College are 1110-1320 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
25 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Erie-Behrend College are 23-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2557 (77%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 175 (5%) |
| Asian | 164 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 147 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 120 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 104 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 51 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $10,930
- Students receiving aid
- 84%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $15,388 | $24,526 |
| Tuition in-state | $15,388 | $24,526 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $26,112 | $32,464 |
| Fee in-district | $556 | $556 |
| Fee in-state | $556 | $556 |
| Fee out-of-state | $556 | $556 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,603 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,774 |
| Room charge | $9,462 |
| Meal charge | $5,312 |
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Erie-Behrend College majors
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Erie-Behrend College has granted 661 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs and 53 master's across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Erie-Behrend College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 67 | ||
| Finance, General | 43 | ||
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | 39 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 37 | ||
| Psychology, General | 37 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 36 | ||
| Polymer & Plastics Engineering | 36 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 34 | ||
| Accounting | 27 | 6 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 33 | ||
| Computer Science | 33 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 28 | ||
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 6 | 20 | |
| Computer Software Engineering | 24 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 23 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 21 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 18 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 16 | ||
| Environmental Science | 14 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 13 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 13 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 10 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 10 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 9 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 9 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 9 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 6 | 2 | |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 8 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 8 | ||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 7 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 6 | ||
| History, General | 5 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| Creative Writing | 3 | ||
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technologies & Technicians, Other | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||
| Economics, General | 1 | ||
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 1 | ||
| Nutrition Sciences | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 24 | 661 | 53 |
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Erie-Behrend College has a graduation rate of 46%, which is among the 34% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 46% | 46% | 45% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Erie-Behrend College has published 1,055 scientific papers with 25,876 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Business, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Psychology, Economics, and Mathematics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | 10 |
| 1993 | 5 | 20 |
| 1994 | 3 | 20 |
| 1995 | 11 | 38 |
| 1996 | 8 | 62 |
| 1997 | 15 | 50 |
| 1998 | 16 | 90 |
| 1999 | 18 | 113 |
| 2000 | 13 | 174 |
| 2001 | 17 | 199 |
| 2002 | 16 | 261 |
| 2003 | 39 | 390 |
| 2004 | 21 | 463 |
| 2005 | 41 | 526 |
| 2006 | 38 | 599 |
| 2007 | 50 | 826 |
| 2008 | 48 | 927 |
| 2009 | 51 | 1200 |
| 2010 | 58 | 1318 |
| 2011 | 57 | 1503 |
| 2012 | 51 | 1798 |
| 2013 | 61 | 2082 |
| 2014 | 58 | 2155 |
| 2015 | 60 | 2238 |
| 2016 | 64 | 2307 |
| 2017 | 65 | 2429 |
| 2018 | 73 | 2175 |
| 2019 | 84 | 2594 |
| 2020 | 93 | 2618 |
| 2021 | 64 | 3065 |
| 2022 | 2 | 63 |
General info
| Alternative names | Penn State |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 610 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 4701 College Drive Erie, Pennsylvania, 16563-0001 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 95,000 |
| Phone | 8148986000 |