Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

It is very difficult to get into Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. Penn State Erie, The Behrend College admitted 95% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 4,363 students applied to Penn State Erie, The Behrend College and 4,164 were admitted.

If you are applying to Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, the fee for the application costs $65.

Students who apply to Penn State Erie, The Behrend College for the fall semester should hear back from Penn State Erie, The Behrend College by October 1.

Penn State Erie, The Behrend College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Penn State Erie, The Behrend College's admissions stats.

Penn State Erie, The Behrend College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	21.17%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	34%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	5%
Waitlist	No

Penn State Erie, The Behrend College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Penn State Erie, The Behrend College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 1	December 24

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Applying Early to Penn State Erie, The Behrend College?

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Penn State Erie, The Behrend College does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. Penn State Erie, The Behrend College will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 24.

Some students apply to college early to increase their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of admission, since it demonstrates your interest in a school.

➡️ Explore a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Penn State Erie, The Behrend College Admissions

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Transferring to Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

For more information on transferring to Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

Penn State Erie, The Behrend College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Penn State Erie, The Behrend College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

Wondering what factors are considered by Penn State Erie, The Behrend College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered

Make sure to check with Penn State Erie, The Behrend College for more information on admission factors.

Penn State Erie, The Behrend College Application Requirements

To apply to Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Penn State Erie, The Behrend College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	√	–	–
Interview	–	–	√	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Penn State Erie, The Behrend College?

Students admitted to Penn State Erie, The Behrend College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

Out of all students that were admitted, 26.78% submitted a class rank. At Penn State Erie, The Behrend College 21.17% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 50.9% were in the top 25% and 79.73% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	–
3.75 and 3.99	31.91%
3.50 and 3.74	19.1%
3.25 and 3.49	17.59%
3.00 and 3.24	11.81%
2.50 and 2.9	14.2%
2.00 and 2.49	5.15%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Penn State Erie, The Behrend College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Penn State Erie, The Behrend College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 34% of Penn State Erie, The Behrend College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 5% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Penn State Erie, The Behrend College?

To be competitive with other Penn State Erie, The Behrend College applicants, you should aim to score between 1100 and 1330 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Penn State Erie, The Behrend College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1330 and 25% of scored lower than 1100, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Penn State Erie, The Behrend College students scored 670 or higher and 75% of students scored 550 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Penn State Erie, The Behrend College students scored 660 or higher, and 75% scored a 550 or higher.

To be most competitive at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, you should strive to earn between 22 and 30 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 30 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Penn State Erie, The Behrend College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 30, and three out of four students scored lower than 30 on the ACT.

A 22 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Penn State Erie, The Behrend College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 22.

More Information on Transferring to Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Penn State Erie, The Behrend College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Penn State Erie, The Behrend College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Penn State Erie, The Behrend College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Penn State Erie, The Behrend College.

Does Penn State Erie, The Behrend College accept transfer credits?

✅ Penn State Erie, The Behrend College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Penn State Erie, The Behrend College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Penn State Erie, The Behrend College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Penn State Erie, The Behrend College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Penn State Erie, The Behrend College?

✅ Penn State Erie, The Behrend College is not test optional.

What is Penn State Erie, The Behrend College's acceptance rate?

✅ Penn State Erie, The Behrend College's acceptance rate is 95%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College?

❌ Penn State Erie, The Behrend College does not offer early decision.

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