Penn State Erie is located in a medium-sized suburb, in Erie, Pennsylvania. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Penn State Erie top out at the Master's degree.
Students at the school often study science, engineering, business and management, and engineering technician.
The admissions department at Penn State Erie does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 470 to 560 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 590 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, the school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
Penn State Erie offers classes to 3,542 students (3,341 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at the school are male.
Many students live in housing on or near campus. Students sports include formal participation in Pennsylvania Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Penn State Erie
5091 Station Rd
Erie, PA 16563
General Phone: (814) 898-6000
Admissions Phone: (814) 898-6100
Financial Aid Phone: (814) 898-6162
http://www.pserie.psu.edu/
Penn State Erie awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 323 | business management, MIS, marketing, finance, accounting, international business, managerial economics, business |
| Engineering | 109 | plastics engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering |
| Liberal Arts | 84 | liberal arts and sciences, political science, English, history, interdisciplinary studies |
| Science | 51 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Engineering Technician | 49 | mechanical engineering tech, electronics tech, plastics engineering tech, telecommunications tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 44 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 38 | computer engineering, computer science, software engineering |
| Media | 29 | media studies |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Penn State Erie in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 656 | 26 |
| Master's degree | 50 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 31 | 6 |
In 2005, Penn State Erie had a total enrollment of 3,542 students (3,341 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 64% |
| Women | 36% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 96% |
| Graduate | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 91% |
| New York | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
Penn State Erie offers campus housing for 1,645 of its 3,341 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Erie, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,590 | 2,092 | 81% | 854 | 41% |
| Men | 1,575 | 1,251 | 79% | 544 | 43% |
| Women | 1,015 | 841 | 83% | 310 | 37% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
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 | 92% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 23% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (814) 898-6100
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,626 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,024 |
| Room and board | $ 7,092 |
| Room charge | $ 3,430 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,630 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,040 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,394 |
Financial Aid:
Penn State Erie participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 332905)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (814) 898-6162
Penn State Erie has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 48 | 14 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 42 | 15 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 64 | 29 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecturer | calendar year | 8 | $50,971 | 4 | $48,319 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $50,238 | 5 | $49,407 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $94,577 | 3 | $82,095 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 34 | $75,948 | 10 | $76,172 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 43 | $69,235 | 15 | $61,637 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $59,628 | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 40 | $52,428 | 21 | $46,695 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 3 | $54,416 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 140 | $67,369 | 50 | $59,338 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer Software Engineering
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Polymer/Plastics Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
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
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Penn State Erie Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in science (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
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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