
Erie, PA
Open Admissions
Graduation
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is a public four-year institution located in Erie, Pennsylvania. With an enrollment of approximately 3,172 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 96%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 44%. Graduates earn a median salary of $63,435 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $22,951 per year.
Acceptance Rate
96%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
44%
Enrollment
3,172
Total students
Median Earnings
$63,435
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$15,944
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,668
Per year
Average Net Price
$22,951
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
23 – 28
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
SAT Math
25th
550
75th
660
ACT Composite
25th
23
75th
28
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$91,804
10-Year Earnings
$634,350
ROI Multiple
6.9×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students