Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,388

2024 Average Net Price

$23,764

After Financial Aid

2022 Default Rate

0.00659%

on Student Loans

2024 Acceptance Rate

96.8%

6,378 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

3,336

95.3% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

43.5%

457 Graduates

About

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is a higher education institution located in Erie County, PA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College were Mechanical Engineering (69 degrees awarded), General Finance (47 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (39 degrees).

In 2024, 796 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College. 35.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 64.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (687 degrees), 26.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (26 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is $15,388, which is $−775 less than the national average for ($16,163).

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College was 0.00659%, corresponding to 1 out of the 15,170 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is $15,388, which is $775 less than the national average for ($16,163).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,764.

In 2024, 74% of undergraduate students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,388

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College was $15,388. The cost of tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is $−775 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($16,163).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,764

2024 Value

13.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,764. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College grew by 13.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,111

Room and Board

$1,840

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College was of $14,111 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 8.68% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,840. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

74% of undergraduate students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 4.23% with respect to 2023, when 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.00659%

2022 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College was 0.00659%, which represents 1 out of the 15170 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College received 6,378 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 32.1% annual growth. Out of those 6,378 applicants, 6,176 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 96.8% acceptance rate.

There were 3,336 students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College in 2024. 31% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College has an overall enrollment yield of 14.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

96.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

6,176

Accepted Out of 6,378

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College was 96.8% (6,176 admissions from 6,378 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 95.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 32.1%, while admissions grew by 33.7%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

31%

Submission Percentage (2024)

281

Scores Submitted (2024)

31% of enrolled first-time students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College had a total enrollment of 3,336 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is 3,180 students and the part-time enrollment is 156. This means that 95.3% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.3% White, 5.13% Asian, 5.01% Hispanic or Latino, 4.14% Black or African American, 3.87% Two or More Races, 0.15% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.06% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (48.4%), followed by White Female (27.6%) and Asian Male (3.24%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.1%), followed by White Male (33.3%) and Two or More Races Male (4.35%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

95.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,336 students. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is 3,180 and the part-time enrollment is 156.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

83%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College was 83%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,511 enrolled students
Asian
171 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
167 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is 75.3% White, 5.13% Asian, 5.01% Hispanic or Latino, 4.14% Black or African American, 3.87% Two or More Races, 0.15% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.06% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 48 students (1.44%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 228 fewer women than men received degrees from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is white (687 degrees awarded). There were 26.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (26 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is Mechanical Engineering (69 degrees awarded), followed by General Finance (47 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (39 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering (171 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (58 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (15 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College are Other managers (1,104,525 people), Accountants & auditors (1,044,982 people), Software developers (677,142 people), Financial managers (564,540 people), and Chief executives & legislators (537,493 people).

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College in 2024 are Engineering (171 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (58 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (15 degrees), Business (294 degrees), and English (15 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College are Engineering (171 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (58 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (15 degrees), Business (294 degrees), and English (15 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College are Computer Systems Design (1,101,222 people), Elementary & secondary schools (805,902 people), Construction (751,686 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (662,002 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (607,078 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College.

Most Common (2024)

Other Accounting & Related Services
5 degrees awarded
General Psychology
3 degrees awarded
German Studies
3 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College was Other Accounting & Related Services with 5 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

512

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

284

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 512 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College, which is 1.8 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (284).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 60 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College in Mechanical Engineering, which is 6.67 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College in General Biological Sciences, which is 3.88 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 29% of students graduating from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
687 degrees awarded
Asian
26 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is white (687 degrees awarded). There were 26.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (26 degrees).

0.754% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
594 degrees awarded
White Male
587 degrees awarded
White Male
560 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is white male (594 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (587 degrees).

Operations

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College are: Service, with 92 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 43 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 32 employees.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College were Service with 92 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 43 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 32 employees.

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