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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College

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Erie, PA

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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

Admit rate97%
SAT range1120–1310
ACT range25–31
Undergrads3,240
Yield (admits who enroll)20%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$34,081
4-year grad rate45%
Median earnings, 10yr out$63,435

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans55%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out68%

"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

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$64,910/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Finance and Financial Management Services$96,714/yr
Management Information Systems and Services$95,935/yr
Accounting and Related Services$88,192/yr
Marketing$79,343/yr
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$73,308/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$72,218/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$66,876/yr
Communication and Media Studies$55,505/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$101,854/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$53,362/yr
Engineering
Computer Engineering$112,269/yr
Industrial Engineering$104,758/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$93,277/yr
Mechanical Engineering$87,997/yr
Polymer/Plastics Engineering$87,636/yr
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians$79,342/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$50,299/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$91,032/yr
History
History$52,871/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$58,195/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$77,336/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences$69,102/yr
Nutrition Sciences$63,010/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$60,193/yr
Physical Sciences
Physics$81,763/yr
Chemistry$65,230/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$49,543/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$81,228/yr
Political Science and Government$68,918/yr

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

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,902
Typical room charge$7,374
Typical board charge$5,610

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

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered

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.

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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