Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
PublicErie, PA
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is a public mid-sized school in Erie, PA, enrolling about 3,240 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 97% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Computer Engineering shows the strongest outcomes -- $112,269/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $10,986 more per year in tuition and fees (1.7x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College's acceptance rate?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College in Erie, PA admits approximately 97% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College?
Admitted students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College typically score between 1120–1310 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College?
Admitted students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College typically score between 25–31 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College cost?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College's total cost of attendance is reported at $34,081 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College?
For 2024-25, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College's published tuition and required fees were $26,958 for out-of-state students and $15,972 for in-state students -- $10,986 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College require students to live on campus?
No -- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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