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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is a state-related, public university located on the Commonwealth campus of Pennsylvania State University. It was established in the year 1948. The college's campus spreads over an area of more than 720 acres and enrolls over 4,000 students annually. The college offers more than 30 baccalaureate majors, over 15 minors, more than 2 graduate programs, and over 5 associate degree programs. It is organized into the following academic divisions:
Penn State Behrend’s athletics department fields several men’s and women’s sports teams. They are nicknamed the Behrend Lions. They are members of the NCAA Division III, Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference (AMCC) and the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC).
Students attend Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College in Erie, PA, a medium-sized suburb. The school is a public institution. Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College degrees go up to the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in engineering, business and management, computer science and engineering, and engineering technician.
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 590.
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 4,171 students at Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College (as of 2007-2008). A very high share of students at the school are male.
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College values student athletics, and belongs to the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College
5091 Station Rd
Erie, PA 16563-0002
General Phone: (814) 898-6000
http://www.pserie.psu.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 347 | business management, electronic commerce, marketing, MIS, accounting, finance, international business, business, ... |
| Engineering | 100 | mechanical engineering, plastics engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering |
| Liberal Arts | 83 | liberal arts and sciences, history, English, political science, interdisciplinary studies, economics, creative writing |
| Engineering Technician | 68 | mechanical engineering tech, electronics tech, mechanical engineering related tech, plastics engineering tech |
| Therapy and Counseling | 45 | psychology |
| Science | 44 | biology, physics, chemistry, biological and physical sciences |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 37 | computer engineering, software engineering, computer science |
| Media | 35 | media studies |
| Mathematics | 18 | mathematics |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 3 | criminal science |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 1 | forest technology |
Number of programs and degrees for Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 624 | 29 |
| Master's degree | 75 | 2 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 64 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 18 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College had a total enrollment of 4,171 students (4,193 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 63% |
| Women | 37% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 96% |
| Graduate | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 44% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
| Part-Time | 75 % |
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College offers campus housing for 1,354 of its 4,193 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Erie, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,689 | 2,908 | 79% | 1,162 | 40% |
| Men | 2,139 | 1,695 | 79% | 734 | 43% |
| Women | 1,550 | 1,213 | 78% | 428 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 82% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 16% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,282 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,370 |
| Room and board | $ 8,262 |
| Room charge | $ 4,110 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,160 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,264 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,510 |
Financial Aid:
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 332905)
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 65 | 15 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 21 | 16 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 63 | 47 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $71,111 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $75,869 | 7 | $63,187 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 16 | $117,470 | 5 | $118,642 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 46 | $85,259 | 8 | $78,132 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 23 | $70,862 | 18 | $69,190 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $70,955 | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 52 | $57,049 | 32 | $50,578 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 143 | $75,689 | 65 | $64,561 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Pennsylvania Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Pennsylvania Athletic Conference |
| Track | Pennsylvania Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Finance, General
Financial Planning and Services
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer Software Engineering
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Technology/Technician
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Polymer/Plastics Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminalistics and Criminal Science
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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