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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College

Erie, PA

Overview

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is a public institution located in Erie, PA. It has a total enrollment of 3,336 students.

3,244
Undergrads
92
Grad Students
96.8%
Acceptance
49.0%
Grad Rate
Academics
12.0 : 1
Student-Faculty Ratio
83.0%
Retention Rate (Full-Time)
49.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
36.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate
3,244
Undergraduate Enrollment
92
Graduate Enrollment
Admissions
96.8%
Acceptance Rate
3.68
Average GPA
Test Optional
Test Policy
$65
Application Fee
Test Score Range
SAT Math

560660

SAT Reading

560650

ACT Composite

2531

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School avg: 3.68

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400 – 1600 (total)

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Financial Aid & Costs
Estimated Annual Cost

$32,622

Tuition + Room & Board + Books (before financial aid)
Cost Breakdown

Tuition (In-State)

$15,388

Room & Board

$15,394

Books & Supplies

$1,840

Out-of-State Tuition

$25,854

Financial Aid
76%
Receiving Aid
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
$10,760
Avg Grant (recipients)
$10,964
Avg Federal Loan
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Campus Life
Housing

On-Campus Housing

Yes

Housing Capacity

1,603 beds

Housing Guarantee

Data not available

Dining

Meal Plan Available

No

Meal Plan Type

Data not available

Athletics
NCAA
Quick Facts

Type

Public

Undergraduate Enrollment

3,244

Acceptance Rate

97%

Graduation Rate

49%

In-State Cost

$30,782

Out-of-State Cost

$41,248

Visit Website

behrend.psu.edu

Erie, PA 16563-0001

Suburb: Midsize
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