Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
Location and Contact Information
5091 Station RdErie, PA 16563-0002
USA
Main Tel: (814) 898-6000
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, is under Pennsylvania State University. This Commonwealth campus of the university is located in Erie, Pennsylvania, United states. The college was established in the year 1948. The campus is spread over an area of 725 acres and offers enrollment to more than 4,000 students on an annual basis. Penn State Erie, The Behrend College offers more than 30 baccalaureate majors, over 10 minors, and several graduate and associate degree programs. The academic divisions of the college include:
- Division of Undergraduate Studies
- Nursing
- Sam and Irene Black School of Business
- School of Engineering
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences
- School of Science
The college' Greek life is particularly vibrant. Among the fraternities and sororities are societies such as Alpha Sigma Alpha, Sigma Tau Gamma, Theta Phi Alpha, Delta Chi, and Alpha Sigma Tau. The college's male and the female students also participate in sports such as basketball, soccer, golf, cross country, and swimming.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in business and management, engineering technician, engineering, computer science and engineering, and mathematics.
- High male/female ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of students.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Masters Colleges and Universities II.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 12,750 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,078 |
| Room | $ 4,430 |
| Board | $ 4,360 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,360 |
| Other | $ 3,924 |
Financial Aid
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 86% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 55% | $6,035 |
| Institutional Grant | 25% | $3,560 |
| Federal Grant | 25% | $4,525 |
| Pell Grant | 24% | $3,359 |
| Other Federal Grant | 21% | $1,615 |
| State or Local Grant | 41% | $3,028 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 77% | $7,130 |
| Federal Loan | 77% | $5,667 |
| Other Loan | 11% | $10,134 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida Institute of Technology | Melbourne, FL | 6,400 |
| 2 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Charleston, SC | 3,328 |
| 3 | University of Redlands | Redlands, CA | 4,317 |
| 4 | Stevens Institute of Technology | Hoboken, NJ | 5,595 |
| 5 | Westminster College | Salt Lake City, UT | 2,859 |
| 6 | Manhattan College | Bronx, NY | 3,441 |
| 7 | University of Dallas | Irving, TX | 2,977 |
| 8 | Fairleigh Dickinson University-College at Florham | Madison, NJ | 3,465 |
| 9 | Lawrence Technological University | Southfield, MI | 4,252 |
| 10 | Bentley University | Waltham, MA | 5,693 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 648 | 31 |
| Master | 73 | 2 |
| < 1 year certificate | 71 | 5 |
| Associate | 57 | 6 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 85 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 44 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 107 |
Students
Student enrollment was 4,334 in 2009-2010 (4,390 full-time equivalent).
About 58% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 42% of the class.
Undergrads are 95% of enrolled students and graduate students are 5%.
Students under 25 years old represent 90% of the student body. About 2% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 79% Women 77% All 78%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 455-560 Math 490-600
Room and Board
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College provides on-campus housing for 1,642 of its 4,390 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Postbaccalaureate Professional (Business Dominant).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Business/Managerial Economics
- E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
- Finance
- Financial Planning and Services
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer Software Engineering
ENGINEERING
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Polymer/Plastics Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
- Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
- Creative Writing
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
MATHEMATICS
- Mathematics
MEDIA
- Communication and Media Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SCIENCE
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Physics
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminalistics and Criminal Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Psychology