Pennsylvania State University- Erie-Behrend College

5091 Station Rd, Erie, PA 16563

http://www.pserie.psu.edu/

The main entrance to Penn State Behrend
The main entrance to Penn State Behrend
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School Description

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As a four-year and graduate college within a land-grant and research university, Penn State Erie, The Behrend college, provides a high-quality, student-centered teaching and learning environment. The college also provides strong research and outreach programs with a particular focus on serving the tri-state region's economic, social, and intellectual development.

At Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, more than 4,600 students benefit from the resources and opportunities of a major research university provided in a welcoming student-centered college environment. Students can choose from thirty-four bachelor's, six associate, and two graduate degree programs.

Penn State Behrend is ranked among the top public colleges and universities in Pennsylvania on a number of important academic measures (U.S. News & World Report, 2008), and 96 percent of our graduating seniors say they would recommend us to friends who are considering college (2008 Senior Survey).

Students and faculty enjoy the beauty of our 725-acre campus located only minutes away from the heart of Pennsylvania's fourth largest city. Campus life is enriched by more than 110 clubs and organizations, 21 NCAA Division III varsity athletic teams (10 for men, 11 for women), 4 intercollegiate club sports, and 22 intramural sports. Nearly 1,700 students live on campus in traditional residence halls, suite-style halls, and apartment builidings.

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Pennsylvania State University- Erie-Behrend College

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Penn State Erie, The Behrend College is a state-related public university institution and a Commonwealth campus of Pennsylvania State University located in Erie, Pennsylvania.

General Information

Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, holds over 4,600 students from various cities, states, and countries. The largely marketed benefit of the college is its connection to the resources and options of Pennsylvania State University while being set in an atmosphere of a small college setting. The school features thirty-two baccalaureate majors, nineteen minors, six associate degree programs, and three graduate programs. The campus is located minutes from the City of Erie in Harborcreek Township. As a land grant and sea grant institution, the college's mission includes advancing Northwestern Pennsylvania's economic and social welfare.

The college in recent years has added a number of facilities, including an athletics and recreation center (The Junker Center), chapel and carillon (Smith Chapel), astronomy observatory, large residence halls (Senat Hall), Knowledge Park at Penn State Erie, and a baseball and softball complex. The newest construction is a $30 million research and economic development center (REDC) that houses the School of Engineering and the Sam and Irene Black School of Business. The REDC includes state-of-the art teaching and research labs, including the largest plastics lab in the United States. Plans were announced during the summer of 2008 of plans to build an estimated $2 million Admissions and Alumni Center set to open in 2010.

Student Life

Student Organizations

For a full list of Behrend Student Organizations, visit http://www.behrend.psu.edu/student/groups/GroupsContacts.htm

Behrend's list of student organizations is expansive enough to meet any student's interests, but specialized enough to allow any student to find their way to a leadership position.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Mid-Atlantic
Setting:
Mid-size City Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Behrend Lions

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
3,554
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
99%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 16,024
Students Receiving Aid:
87%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 50
Selectivity:
Selective
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Degree Programs at Pennsylvania State University- Erie-Behrend College

Associate's Level Programs

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        This program provides a general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public and private institutions and agencies. The programs may prepare individuals to apply business principles and techniques in various occupational settings.
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      • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
        A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in the design and development phases of a wide variety of projects involving mechanical systems. Includes instruction in principles of mechanics, applications to specific engineering systems, design testing procedures, prototype and operational testing and inspection procedures, manufacturing system-testing procedures, test equipment operation and maintenance, and report preparation.
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      • Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
        A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using industrial polymers. Includes instruction in the principles of macromolecular chemistry, polymerization and plastic manufacturing processes and equipment, design and operational testing procedures, equipment maintenance and repair procedures, safety procedures, applications to specific products, and report preparation.
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        A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to help design and implement telecommunications systems. Includes instruction in communications protocol, data networking, digital compression algorithms, digital signal processing, Internet access, object-oriented and relational databases, and programming languages.
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Bachelor's Level Programs

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        A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration.
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  • Business

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      Learn to apply the power of economics principles to the analysis of the organization and operation of business enterprises. Students complete courses in monetary theory, banking and financial systems, theory of competition, pricing theory, wage and salary/incentive theory, analysis of markets, and applications of econometrics and quantitative methods to the study of particular businesses and business problems.
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    • International Business/Trade/Commerce
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    • Accounting & Related Services See more schools with programs in Accounting & Related Services
      • Accounting
        An accounting program provides the tools to practice accounting and to perform related business functions. This program includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.
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        A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Includes instruction in principles of accounting; financial instruments; capital planning; funds acquisition; asset and debt management; budgeting; financial analysis; and investments and portfolio management.
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      • Business Administration and Management
        Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
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      • Management Information Systems
        A program that generally prepares individuals to provide and manage data systems and related facilities for processing and retrieving internal business information; select systems and train personnel; and respond to external data requests. Includes instruction in cost and accounting information systems, management control systems, personnel information systems, data storage and security, business systems networking, report preparation, computer facilities and equipment operation and maintenance, operator supervision and training, and management information systems policy and planning.
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        A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, principle of marketing research, demand analysis, cost-volume and profit relationships, pricing theory, marketing campaign and strategic planning, market segments, advertising methods, sales operations and management, consumer relations, retailing, and applications to specific products and markets.
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  • Communication & Media

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  • Engineering

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    • Computer Software Engineering
      A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific and mathematical principles to the design, analysis, verification, validation, implementation, and maintenance of computer software systems using a variety of computer languages. Includes instruction in discrete mathematics, probability and statistics, computer science, managerial science, and applications to complex computer systems.
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    • Electrical, Electronics and Communi­cations Engineering
      A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of electrical, electronic and related communications systems and their components, including electrical power generation systems; and the analysis of problems such as superconductor, wave propagation, energy storage and retrieval, and reception and amplification.
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    • General Computer Engineering
      A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of computer hardware and software systems and related equipment and facilities; and the analysis of specific problems of computer applications to various tasks.
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    • Mechanical Engineering
      A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems used for specific uses, including machine tools, jigs and other manufacturing equipment; stationary power units and appliances; engines; self-propelled vehicles; housings and containers; hydraulic and electric systems for controlling movement; and the integration of computers and remote control with operating systems.
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    • Polymer/Plastics Engineering
      A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of synthesized macromolecular compounds and their application to specific engineering uses, including the development of industrial materials with tailored properties, the design of lightweight structural components, the use of liquid or solid polymers, and the analysis and control of polymerization processes.
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  • Interdisciplinary Studies

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        Students in this program study general biology at an introductory level. This major provides students with a broad overview of biology and includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.
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  • Mathematics and Statistics

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    • General Mathematics
      A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations.
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  • Natural Sciences

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        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.
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    • Physics See more schools with programs in Physics
      • General Physics
        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, mechanics, wave properties, nuclear processes, relativity and quantum theory, quantitative methods, and laboratory methods.
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  • Social Sciences

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      • General Political Science and Government
        A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of the government and politics of specific countries, and studies 0f specific political institutions and processes.
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    • Psychology See more schools with programs in Psychology
      • General Psychology
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  • Technician Careers

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      • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
        A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in the design and development phases of a wide variety of projects involving mechanical systems. Includes instruction in principles of mechanics, applications to specific engineering systems, design testing procedures, prototype and operational testing and inspection procedures, manufacturing system-testing procedures, test equipment operation and maintenance, and report preparation.
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  • Technology

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    • Information Systems Operation and Management See more schools with programs in Information Systems Operation and Management
      • General Computer Science
        A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; computer hardware design; computer development and programming; and applications to a variety of end-use situations.
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Master's Level Programs

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  • Engineering

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    • Manufacturing Engineering
      A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific and mathematical principles to the design, development, and implementation of manufacturing systems. Includes instruction in materials science and engineering, manufacturing processes, process engineering, assembly and product engineering, manufacturing systems design, and manufacturing competitiveness.
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 99%
Part-Time 1%
Men vs. Women
Men 63%
Women 37%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 92%
African-American 3%
Other 2%
Asian 2%
Hispanic 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 90%
Out-of-State 10%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Pennsylvania 90%
New York 2%
Connecticut 0%
New Jersey 0%
Maryland 0%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 49%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Pennsylvania Athletic Conference)
Baseball (Pennsylvania Athletic Conference)
Track (Pennsylvania Athletic Conference)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 10,626 $ 16,024  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 10,148 $ 15,546  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 478 $ 478  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,793 25%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 2,682 41%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 2,652 26%  
Student Loans:
$ 4,301 80%  
Any Aid:
  87%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 81% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 92%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 470, Math: 490
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 560, Math: 590

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 50.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

Photos

  • The main entrance to Penn State Behrend
    The main entrance to Penn State Behrend [source]
  • The Glenhill Farmhouse in winter
    The Glenhill Farmhouse in winter [source]
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Erie, PA 16563
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