Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Erie, Pennsylvania |
| Online | psu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Rural Fringe |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College occupies a 854-acre campus overlooking Lake Erie in northwestern Pennsylvania, positioned four miles east of downtown Erie. The campus originated from a 1948 donation of the Behrend family estate and has evolved into a residential college offering more than 40 undergraduate degrees, with particular strength in engineering, business, and science programs. The campus integrates academic buildings with the original Behrend family mansion and features extensive woodlands and hiking trails. Known for its School of Engineering, which maintains partnerships with regional industry, Behrend houses specialized research facilities including plastics engineering labs and an advanced manufacturing center. Students have access to on-campus housing in traditional residence halls and apartment-style units, while competing in NCAA Division III athletics as the Penn State Behrend Lions.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Penn State Erie-Behrend College is rated within the top 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Penn State Erie Behrend College within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#503 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#151 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#42 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#4 in Best Public Colleges in Pennsylvania
#575 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#49 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1095/1330 |
| ACT | 22/30 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.49 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $65 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Pennsylvania Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,840 |
| Other Fees | $516 |
| Room and Board | $12,984 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,788 |
| Total One Year Cost | $35,516 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,840 |
| Other Fees | $516 |
| Room and Board | $12,984 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,788 |
| Total One Year Cost | $45,982 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 38% |
| Engineering | 14% |
| Engineering Technology | 9% |
| Health Professions | 6% |
| Psychology | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214591 IPEDS survey data for Penn State Erie Behrend College.
Current students may use the Penn State Erie Behrend College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024