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Erie, PA · Public
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At a glance

96.8%

Acceptance rate

1,213

SAT Average

$22,951

Avg net price

3,172

Enrollment

Academic profile
SAT Average1,213
SAT Reading/Writing560–650
SAT Math560–660
ACT Composite25–31
Degrees awarded
2024-25
All fields, 2024-25Associate’s 10Bachelor’s 600Master’s 45
Associate’s 5Bachelor’s 158Master’s 27
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 148Master’s 7
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 43Master’s None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 39Master’s None reported
Associate’s 5Bachelor’s 33Master’s None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 28Master’s None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 28Master’s None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 27Master’s 11
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 20Master’s None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 18Master’s None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 14Master’s None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 11Master’s None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 8Master’s None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 8Master’s None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 8Master’s None reported
Associate’s 0Bachelor’s 4Master’s None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 4Master’s None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 1Master’s None reported
Associate’s None reportedBachelor’s 0Master’s None reported
College athletics

NCAA program details

NCAA program

Pennsylvania State Univ. Erie, the Behrend College

Primary division
Division III
Primary conference
Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference
Projected sponsored sports22
BaseballBowlingMen's BasketballMen's Cross CountryMen's SoccerMen's Swimming & DivingMen's TennisMen's Track, Indoor

Athletic participation

439 unique student-athletes · 24 varsity teams

Application deadlines
For fall 2027 entry

Early Action

Decision released by Dec 24

Nov 1, 2026

Rolling admission

No deadline

· Apply with the college's application or Common App

Cost

Published on-campus price, 2024–25

Tuition
$15,388
Required fees
$584
Food and housing
$14,474
Books and supplies
$1,200
Other expenses
$5,020
Total
$36,666
Total by year
  1. $33,71819–20
  2. $35,51622–23
  3. $37,34623–24
  4. $36,66624–25

Net price by family income, 2022–23

Students of all incomes paid $22,951 on average. Grants and scholarships covered the rest of the cost.

Net price covers first-time, full-time students who received federal aid and paid in-state tuition.

Graduation and Retention
4-year graduation32%
6-year graduation46%
Retention rate82%
Earnings and Debt
Median earnings (10yr)$63,435
Median debt$25,000
Campus
Enrollment3,172
Student-faculty ratio12:1
SettingSuburb

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