Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
Erie, Pennsylvania · Public · 4-year · Midsize suburb
Overview
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is a public four-year institution in Erie, Pennsylvania. The campus sits in a midsize suburban area. It enrolled 3,336 students in fall 2024, including 3,244 undergraduates and 92 graduate students. It is part of The Pennsylvania State University.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College offers certificates, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and master's degrees across 72 programs. Its largest programs by number of graduates are Mechanical Engineering, Biology, and Finance. It awarded 766 degrees and certificates in 2024-25.
83% of full-time first-year students return for a second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
Key figures
3,336
Students enrolled
83%
First-year retention
766
Degrees and certificates awarded, 2024-25
72
Programs and majors
12:1
Student-to-faculty ratio
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Delivery modes
CampusHybrid
Program levels
CertificateAssociateBachelorMaster
Programs and majors offered 72
Graduate counts are degrees and certificates awarded in each program between July 2024 and June 2025. Largest fields are listed first.
Retention is for students who started in fall 2023 and returned in fall 2024.
First-year retention, full-time students
83%
First-year retention, part-time students
14%
Student-to-faculty ratio
12:1
Degrees and certificates awarded
Awards conferred between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.
Bachelor's degrees
600
Associate degrees
10
Master's degrees
45
Certificates under 1 year
77
Certificates of 1 to 2 years
16
Postbaccalaureate certificates
18
Enrollment
Students, fall 2024
3,336
Undergraduates, fall 2024
3,244
Graduate students, fall 2024
92
Full-time, fall 2024
95%
Students over the full 2024-25 year
3,635
Undergraduates, 2024-25
3,511
Graduate students, 2024-25
124
Full-time, 2024-25
90%
Size category
1,000 to 4,999 students
Student body
Share of all students enrolled during 2024-25. Small groups can round to zero and are not listed.
Women
38%
Men
62%
White
75%
Hispanic or Latino
5%
Black or African American
4%
Asian
5%
Two or more races
4%
International (U.S. nonresident)
5%
Race or ethnicity unknown
1%
Online and flexible learning
Distance education in 2024-25.
Students studying fully online
2%
Students taking some online courses
47%
Weekend or evening classes
Yes
Campus and services
Setting
Midsize suburb
Academic calendar
Semester
Part of
The Pennsylvania State University
Research designation
Research Colleges and Universities
Athletic association
NCAA
Athletic conference
Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference
Chancellor and Dean
Dr. Ralph M. Ford
Services and opportunities
Study abroad, ROTC, Undergraduate research, Teacher certification, Academic and career counseling, Student employment services, Accepts AP credit, Credit for life experience
For veterans and service members
Yellow Ribbon Program, Credit for military training, Dedicated veterans contact