Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Acceptance Rate
Erie, Pennsylvania · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,827
- Admitted
- 4,620
- Yield
- 18.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College's acceptance rate has risen from 86.7% in 2014–15 to 95.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,054 to 4,827 (+19%) over that period.
Its 95.7% rate makes Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College more selective than about 8% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 7%.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 18.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,054 | 3,515 | 86.7% | 1,186 |
| 2015–16 | 4,079 | 3,552 | 87.1% | 1,176 |
| 2016–17 | 3,853 | 3,385 | 87.9% | 1,166 |
| 2017–18 | 4,076 | 3,624 | 88.9% | 1,052 |
| 2018–19 | 3,392 | 3,023 | 89.1% | 1,065 |
| 2022–23 | 4,363 | 4,164 | 95.4% | 829 |
| 2023–24 | 4,827 | 4,620 | 95.7% | 866 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,165 | 2,074 | 95.8% |
| Men | 2,599 | 2,486 | 95.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 560–660 | 34% |
| SAT Math | 550–660 | |
| ACT Composite | 23–28 | 3% |
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Frequently asked
What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College's acceptance rate?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College's acceptance rate is 95.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,620 admitted of 4,827 applicants).
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College test optional?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College received 4,827 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,620.
What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College?
Admitted students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College typically scored 560–660 on SAT Reading/Writing and 550–660 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College getting harder to get into?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 86.7% in 2014–15 to 95.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://behrend.psu.edu/.