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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).
Penn State Erie is located in a medium-sized suburb, in Erie, PA. 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 engineering, business and management, computer science and engineering, 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 460 to 560 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 600 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, Penn State Erie tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
The school offers classes to 4,171 students (3,938 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at Penn State Erie are male.
Students sports include formal participation in Pennsylvania Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Penn State Erie
5091 Station Rd
Erie, PA 16563-0002
General Phone: (814) 898-6000
http://www.pserie.psu.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 340 | business management, marketing, MIS, finance, accounting, international business, logistics, business, ... |
| Engineering | 110 | mechanical engineering, plastics engineering, electrical engineering, manufacturing engineering |
| Liberal Arts | 75 | liberal arts and sciences, political science, history, English, creative writing, economics, interdisciplinary studies |
| Engineering Technician | 68 | mechanical engineering tech, electronics tech |
| Science | 46 | biology, chemistry, physics, biological and physical sciences |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 43 | computer engineering, computer science, software engineering |
| Therapy And Counseling | 35 | psychology |
| Media | 34 | media studies |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | human services |
Number of programs and degrees for Penn State Erie in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 649 | 29 |
| Master's degree | 66 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 29 | 4 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 14 | 3 |
In 2007, Penn State Erie had a total enrollment of 4,171 students (3,938 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 62% |
| Women | 38% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 95% |
| Graduate | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
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 % |
Penn State Erie offers campus housing for 1,161 of its 3,938 (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 | 2,948 | 2,403 | 82% | 1,027 | 43% |
| Men | 1,739 | 1,402 | 81% | 641 | 46% |
| Women | 1,209 | 1,001 | 83% | 386 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 |
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 | 83% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 14% |
| 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 | $ 11,464 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,246 |
| Room and board | $ 7,740 |
| Room charge | $ 3,820 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,930 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,168 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,456 |
Financial Aid:
Penn State Erie participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 332905)
Penn State Erie has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 60 | 15 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 25 | 13 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 61 | 44 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| 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 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $73,387 | 5 | $52,897 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 16 | $113,259 | 3 | $100,266 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 42 | $81,548 | 10 | $85,268 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 26 | $73,041 | 15 | $66,298 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $69,132 | 3 | $68,646 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 50 | $55,630 | 33 | $48,529 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 140 | $73,804 | 64 | $61,802 |
*: 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
Finance, General
Financial Planning and Services
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Logistics and Materials Management
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
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Penn State Erie 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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