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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
School profile / Erie, PA
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
Public · 4-year·3,336 students enrolled
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Graduation rate
44%
Reported student outcome
Acceptance rate
97%
Reported admissions data
Overview
Admission is open here, so getting in is not the hard part. Most students pay far less than the sticker price: the average student receiving aid pays $23,764 a year against a $36,666 list price, a 35% gap.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is a suburban public four-year institution located in Erie, PA. It enrolls a small student body of approximately 3,336 students. As a public institution, it is supported by state funding and typically offers lower tuition rates for in-state residents.
At a glance
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
97%
SAT range
1120 - 1310
Academic fit
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Academics
Student:faculty
12:1
Avg class size (est.)
~30 students
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Costs
Sticker price
$36,666
Avg net price after aid
$23,764
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Financial aid
Receiving financial aid
74%
Avg grant aid
$11,249
Data from College Scorecard, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Student body
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Location
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