Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is one of the forty-four public 4-year colleges in Pennsylvania. The campus is located in a suburb, in Erie.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 4,502 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,052 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 884 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 84%). Every year 65% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $14,214, and fees were $976. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $22,716 and $976 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize Suburb |
| Number of Students4,502 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate84% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 5 | 24 |
| Certificate | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 74 miles radius of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
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Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
19 miles away |
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Erie II Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES
37 miles away |
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Kent State University at Ashtabula
46 miles away |
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Clarion University of Pennsylvania - Venango Campus
50 miles away |
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Penn State Shenango
67 miles away |
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University of Pittsburgh-Bradford
68 miles away |
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Clarion University of Pennsylvania
70 miles away |
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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
73 miles away |
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Erie I BOCES - Hamburg Campus
74 miles away |
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Kent State University at Geauga
74 miles away |
Admission
89%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1050 to 1250 |
| ACT | 22 to 27 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $65 |
| Graduates | $65 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $592/credit | |
| In State Students | $592/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $947/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $857/credit | |
| In State Students | $857/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,130/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $26,640 | $26,640 | $42,615 |
| ADN | 70 | $41,440 | $41,440 | $66,290 |
| BSN | 125 | $74,000 | $74,000 | $118,375 |
| FNP | 50 | $42,850 | $42,850 | $56,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 74% of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 27% | $4,300 |
| Other Federal Grant | 8% | $1,285 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 30% | $3,683 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 43% | $4,174 |
| Federal Student Loans | 59% | $5,444 |
| Private Loans | 13% | $15,034 |
$22,578
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$18,198 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$19,201 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$22,615 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$27,496 |
| Over $110,000$28,742 |
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Student Population
4,345
Undergrads
157
Graduates
1,500
Women
3,002
Men
93%
Full-time
7%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
77% |
|
Non-resident alien |
9% |
|
Asian |
3% |
|
Hispanic |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
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Black/African American |
3% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Pennsylvania state board of nursing.
