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Penn State Behrend

At Penn State Behrend, you’ll discover the best of both worlds—the advantages of a major research university in a welcoming college community.

Penn State Behrend

Campus Facts

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Degrees

40 baccalaureate, 4 associate; most of Penn State's 275+ programs start here as part of the 2+2 Plan; 4 master's degrees

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Clubs & Organizations

140+ student groups

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Sports

24 NCAA Division III teams

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Ratio

12:1 student-to-teacher ratio

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Students

3,226 undergraduate students

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Housing

University housing for 1,900 students; first-year students who are not from Erie County or live more than 30 miles away must live on campus and are guaranteed housing; privately owned housing is also available near campus


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Get connected to learn more about our degree programs, resources, and opportunities that await. You can also check out our full calendar of visits to see all available dates.

Life at Behrend

Explore opportunities at Penn State Behrend, where you can engage in Greek life, boost your résumé with an academic club or the Behrend Honors program, give back to the community through a service organization, or embrace your leadership skills.

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Get hands-on experience with virtual and augmented reality—both in using the technology for learning and in developing VAR solutions for community partners—in Behrend’s VAR Lab.

At Behrend, students gain hands-on experience in the Plastics Training Lab, a facility equipped with state-of-the-art plastics manufacturing equipment. This lab is one of the largest and best-equipped of its kind in the country, providing comprehensive training in all aspects of plastics processing.

Experience real-world opportunities at Knowledge Park, our on-campus research and development complex. Experience valuable learning, internship, and employment opportunities that help students gain the experience they need to launch successful ventures.

With classmates from forty states and forty countries, diverse perspectives thrive at Behrend. Hear international students discuss unique academic programs, finding community, and faculty support on campus.

Behrend students gain hands-on learning in the James R. Meehl Innovation Commons makerspace, where they design and create new products. Notable projects include a large-scale 3D scanner, designed and built by School of Engineering students.

Business students at Behrend learn on state-of-the-art equipment, like Bloomberg Terminals in the Financial Trading Lab. These terminals provide access to a comprehensive database of market data and financial information for real-world experience.

Get a bird’s-eye view of Behrend’s sprawling 854-acre campus.

Get active at the new Erie Hall, a modern fitness, recreation, and wellness center. Additional recreation spaces include the Junker Center, home to the college’s NCAA Division III teams, and Behrend Fields, which offer a track-and-field facility, intramural fields, and an expanded disc golf course.

Discovery is a hallmark of Behrend’s Open Lab learning, where students collaborate with business, industry, and community partners to solve real-world problems. In one Open Lab project, student researchers identified an invasive species in Lake Erie’s Pennsylvania waters.

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Heera Budathoki

Penn State Behrend has given me opportunities to grow as a person both inside and outside the classroom. The people I’ve met here have become family, and this is truly a place that I can call home.

Heera Budathoki

Elementary and Early Childhood Education

Get a Degree Locally That's Recognized Globally

Enroll in one of our degree offerings or begin nearly any of Penn State’s majors here. No matter how you learn and work, in whatever discipline you choose, you’ll emerge with the same Penn State degree.

Majors at Behrend

Enroll in one of our campus degrees and enjoy personalized support, setting you up for success.

2+2 Plan

Take advantage of our 2+2 plan and begin nearly any of Penn State’s 275+ majors here and finish at another.

Campus Life

Explore a diverse array of student groups, like academic clubs, eSports teams, multicultural organizations, Greek life, service groups, and more. Robust residential life enhances our campus community, providing welcoming environments where students forge lasting friendships.

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Clubs and Organizations

Make connections through more than 140 groups brought together by shared interests in academics, culture, professional goals, and service.

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Athletics and Recreation

Take your athletic interests to the next level. Learn more about our twenty-four NCAA Division III teams, club and intramural sports, fitness facilities, and campus recreation.

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Living at Behrend

Explore our residential buildings that offer traditional, suite, and apartment options where students live and study in a safe, close-knit community.

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Take the next steps toward a future at Penn State. Find admission requirements, tuition and financial aid, and other information to get you ready to apply.

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Financing Your Education

We are committed to ensure your investment in an education leads to high-quality opportunities in and out of the classroom and well beyond graduation. Through a variety of financial programs and resources, Penn State is ready to support you as you begin your path to success.

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Tuition

We know costs are an important factor in any decision to invest in a college education. We want to help you make an informed choice.

Financial Aid

Learn about student financial aid, understanding requirements, and your eligibility.