Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,388

2023 Average Net Price

$20,964

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0177%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

95.7%

4,827 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

3,323

93.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

45.5%

474 Graduates

About

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is a higher education institution located in Erie County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College were Mechanical Engineering (67 degrees awarded), General Finance (43 degrees), and Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (39 degrees).

In 2023, 863 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College. 37.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 62.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (733 degrees), 20.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (35 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is $15,388, which is $−13,892 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College was 0.0177%, corresponding to 3 out of the 16,956 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is $15,388, which is $13,892 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,964.

In 2023, 71% of undergraduate students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,388

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, 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 $−13,892 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

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

$20,964

2023 Value

4.57%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,964. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College grew by 4.57%.

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

$12,984

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 $12,984 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.88% between 2022 and 2023.

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

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

71% of undergraduate students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 4.05% with respect to 2022, when 74% 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.

0.0177%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College was 0.0177%, which represents 3 out of the 16956 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 4,827 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 10.6% annual growth. Out of those 4,827 applicants, 4,620 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 95.7% acceptance rate.

There were 3,323 students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College in 2023. 34% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College has an overall enrollment yield of 18.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

95.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

4,620

Accepted Out of 4,827

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College was 95.7% (4,620 admissions from 4,827 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 95.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 10.6%, while admissions grew by 11%.

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

34%

Submission Percentage (2023)

293

Scores Submitted (2023)

34% of enrolled first-time students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College in 2023 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 3,323 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is 3,095 students and the part-time enrollment is 228. This means that 93.1% 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 76.9% White, 4.94% Asian, 4.42% Hispanic or Latino, 3.61% Black or African American, 3.13% Two or More Races, 0.0903% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0602% 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 (50.4%), followed by White Female (27.3%) and Asian Male (3.08%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (35.5%), followed by White Female (32.3%) and Two or More Races Female (3.23%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

93.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,323 students. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is 3,095 and the part-time enrollment is 228. This means that 93.1% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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

82%

2023 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 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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 (2023)

White
2,557 enrolled students
Asian
164 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
147 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is 76.9% White, 4.94% Asian, 4.42% Hispanic or Latino, 3.61% Black or African American, 3.13% Two or More Races, 0.0903% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0602% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

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, 51 students (1.53%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 223 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 (733 degrees awarded). There were 20.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (35 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is Mechanical Engineering (67 degrees awarded), followed by General Finance (43 degrees) and Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (39 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (178 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (42 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (14 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 (1,138,957 people), Accountants & auditors (1,053,162 people), Software developers (644,486 people), Financial managers (561,234 people), and Chief executives & legislators (548,448 people).

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College in 2023 are Engineering (178 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (42 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (14 degrees), Business (342 degrees), and Communications (33 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

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 Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College are Engineering (178 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (42 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (14 degrees), Business (342 degrees), and Communications (33 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (1,052,996 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (816,672 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (790,371 people), Elementary & secondary schools (750,029 people), and Construction (692,777 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 (2023)

Mechanical Engineering
67 degrees awarded
General Finance
43 degrees awarded
Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing
39 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College was Mechanical Engineering with 67 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

543

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

320

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 543 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College, which is 1.7 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (320).

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 2023, 50 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College in Mechanical Engineering, which is 2.94 times more than the 17 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 33 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College in General Psychology, which is 3.67 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

32%

100% Completion Time

47%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 32% 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, 47% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (56%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is Male and Two or More Races (56% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.05% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
733 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
35 degrees awarded
Asian
31 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is white (733 degrees awarded). There were 20.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (35 degrees).

0.579% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
463 degrees awarded
White Female
270 degrees awarded
Asian Male
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is white male (463 degrees awarded). There were 1.71 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (270 degrees).

Operations

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College employs 77 Instructors, 66 Associate professors and 41 Lecturers. Most academics at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College are Male Associate professor (52), Male Instructor (40), and Female Instructor (37).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College are: Service, with 98 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 52 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 46 employees.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

77 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

98 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College were Instructor with 77 employees, Associate professor with 66 employees, and Lecturer with 41 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College were Service with 98 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 52 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 46 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College was Male Associate professor with 52 employees, Male Instructor with 40 employees, and Female Instructor with 37 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College.

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