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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Erie, PA🏛️ Public university📝 Test-optional

This public university is located in Erie, Pennsylvania and enrolls about 3,300 students. It has a high acceptance rate of 96.8% and attracts students across a wide academic range (SAT 1120–1310). The school is particularly strong in business and engineering, which together account for over half of degrees awarded. Notably, the six-year graduation rate is 44%, which is below typical benchmarks for four-year institutions.

Acceptance rate
96.8%
Enrollment
3,295
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
44%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
1120 – 1310
ACT (composite)
25 – 31
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$16,092
family income
$30–48k
$17,884
family income
$48–75k
$20,539
family income
$75–110k
$26,914
family income
$110k+
$29,692
family income
29% receive Pell grants
55% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Business & Marketing
34.4%
Engineering
22.3%
Engineering Tech
7.8%
Biology
5.2%
Health Professions
5.0%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$63,435
Earnings (6 yr)
$55,620
Completion
44%
Retention
83%
Median debt
$25,000

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College?

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College has an acceptance rate of 96.8%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1120 and 1310 on the SAT. The ACT range is 25–31.

How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $16,092 per year, rising to $29,692 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.