
Pennsylvania State University--Erie, The Behrend College
With the resources and opportunities of a major research university in a welcoming, student-centered environment, Penn State Behrend offers a unique learning experience to more than 4,700 undergraduate and graduate students.Penn State Behrend is a four-year, residential college offering 37 bachelors degrees, five masters degrees, and four associate degree programs. Although our campus is among the largest in the Penn State system, our faculty-to-student ratio of 1:15 provides students with a personalized learning from experienced faculty members.Located on a wooded 854-acre campus, Penn State Behrend is just minutes away from the heart of Erie, Pa., the fourth largest city in the state. The campus is alive with more than 120 clubs and organizations, 22 NCAA Division III mens and womens varsity athletic teams, and several intercollegiate and intramural sports. More than 1,650 students live on campus in traditional residence halls, suite-style halls, and apartment buildings. A number of services are offered to students to give them a positive experience, including tutoring and career counseling, personal counseling and health and wellness centers, and campus safety initiatives.Research and outreach are at the heart of our mission at Penn State Behrend. Annually,the college funds more than $350,000 in undergraduate research opportunities and operates more than two dozen outreach centers, programs, and initiatives.Learn more about why so many students choose this dynamic college to get a Penn State education recognized around the world. View Penn State Behrend "At a Glance," or explore the campus right from your computer through our online virtual tour.
Academic Grad SlugSchool Details
school_type | year_founded | religious_affiliation | academic_calendar | year_2016_endowment | address | telephone |
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Public, Coed | 1948 | N/A | Semester | N/A | 4701 College Drive, Erie, PA 16563 | (814) 898-6000 |
overall score | total score | state | city | online | paying | global |
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Pennsylvania | Erie | 768 |
Info & Regulations
title | value |
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Campus size (acres) | 854 |
Students who have cars on campus | 70% |
Alcohol permitted on campus for students of legal age | No |
Health & Safety
Basic student services offered
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nonremedial tutoring |
placement service |
day care |
health service |
health insurance |
Campus safety and security services offered
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24-hour foot and vehicle patrols |
Late night transport/escort service |
24-hour emergency telephones |
Lighted pathways/sidewalks |
Controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc.) |
Career
Career services offered
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co-op education |
on-campus job interviews |
internships |
resume assistance |
career/job search classes |
alumni network |
interest inventory |
interview training |
Computer Resources
Computers available for student use in
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residence halls |
computer center/labs |
library |
student center |
Library & Museum Information
title | value |
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On-campus library | Yes |
Museums or special academic buildings on campus | The 725-acre Arboretum at Penn State Behrend contains over 200 identified species of living trees, related flora, and an herbarium. The new Mehalso Observatory was made possible by a gift from alumnus Dr. Robert Mehalso and his wife, Elizabeth. It feature |
Learning Disabled (LD) Students
Services for LD students
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Remedial math |
Remedial English |
Reading machines |
Tape recorders |
Note-taking services |
Oral tests |
Learning center |
Readers |
Extended time for tests |
Tutors |
Priority registration |
Priority seating |
Substitution of courses |
Texts on tape |
Typist/scribe |
Exams on tape or computer |
Other testing accommodations |
Physically Disabled Students
title | value |
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Accessibility of campus to physically disabled students | Mostly |
Services for physically disabled students
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Note-taking services |
Tape recorders |
Special housing |
Tutors |
Adaptive equipment |
Reader services |
Braille services |
Interpreters for hearing-impaired |
Talking books |