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Suburban, 854 acres
Weather: Varies widely by state
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
$21,259 avg starting salary
0% placement rate
4,400 students (5,000 international)
Campus: Suburban, 854 acres
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Climate: Varies widely by state
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Acceptance rate: 45.5%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College, commonly known as Penn State Behrend, is a four-year undergraduate and graduate college of Pennsylvania State University located in Erie, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1948 as the Behrend Center and established as a four-year college in 1959, it is one of Penn State's largest Commonwealth campuses. The college offers more than 40 undergraduate majors and several graduate programs, with particular strengths in engineering, business, nursing, and plastics engineering technology. It operates with the academic standards and accreditation of the Pennsylvania State University system while maintaining a smaller campus community atmosphere. Penn State Behrend is situated on a sprawling suburban campus in Erie, Pennsylvania, featuring modern academic facilities, residence halls, athletic facilities, and extensive green space. The college emphasizes hands-on learning, undergraduate research, and industry partnerships, particularly through its School of Engineering and the Plastics Engineering Technology program, which is one of only a few accredited programs of its kind in the United States. Students have access to Penn State's vast resources and alumni network while benefiting from smaller class sizes and personalized attention.
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behrend.psu.eduPennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College requires IELTS 6.5+ for international students. The acceptance rate is 45.5%. Book a free counseling session with NexStudy for a detailed eligibility check.
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