Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is a suburban public four-year institution located in Erie, PA. As a public institution, it is supported by state funding and typically offers lower tuition rates for in-state residents.

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is open or broadly accessible, with an acceptance rate of 95.7% based on IPEDS data. The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1110 and 1320 on the SAT (560–660 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, 550–660 Math). ACT composite scores for the middle 50% ranged from 23 to 28.

Tuition is $15,944 per year for in-state students and $26,668 for out-of-state students. Room and board costs approximately $21,402 annually. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $20,964 per year. Approximately 71% of students receive some form of financial aid. 27% of students receive federal Pell Grants, which are reserved for students with demonstrated financial need.

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College has a below-average six-year graduation rate of 46%, according to IPEDS data. High first-year retention (82%) indicates that the vast majority of freshmen return for their sophomore year — a strong signal of student satisfaction and institutional support.

The student body includes White (77%), Hispanic (4%), Black (4%), Asian (5%), and international (5%) students, reflecting a diverse campus community. All data on this page is sourced from verified government databases including IPEDS and the College Scorecard. GradFax does not accept paid placements or rankings — every data point is citeable.