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Penn State Erie - The Behrend College
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  • ERIE, PA
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Penn State Erie - The Behrend College

#9 in Top Public Universities in Pennsylvania
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      B minus
    2. Value
      B+
    3. Diversity
      A minus
    4. Campus
      B minus
    5. Athletics
      C
    6. Party Scene
      B minus
    7. Professors
      B
    8. Location
      B minus
    9. Dorms
      B minus
    10. Campus Food
      C+
    11. Student Life
      B
    12. Safety
      A minus
    Penn State Erie is an above-average public college located in Harborcreek Township, Pennsylvania in the Erie Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 3,964 undergraduate students. The Penn State Erie acceptance rate is 89%. Popular majors include Management Sciences and Information Systems, Mechanical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering Technician. Graduating 66% of students, Penn State Erie alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $40,100.
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    4701 COLLEGE DRIVE
    ERIE, PA 16563
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    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference
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    PSU Erie Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    89%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    1050-1280
    ACT Range
    22-27
    Application Fee
    $65
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No
    Application Website
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $23,428 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $7,166 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    78%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    13:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Management Sciences and Information Systems
      180 Graduates
    • Mechanical Engineering
      102 Graduates
    • Mechanical Engineering Technician
      59 Graduates
    • Finance
      57 Graduates
    • Marketing
      48 Graduates
    • Accounting
      47 Graduates
    • Nursing
      45 Graduates
    • Psychology
      44 Graduates
    • Biology
      39 Graduates
    • Business
      39 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      11%
    • On Campus
      89%
    • Online
      0%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    3,964 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    188
    Undergrads Over 25
    4%
    Pell Grant
    27%
    Varsity Athletes
    8%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $50,100 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    66%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    94%
    National
    83%
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