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Penn State Erie - The Behrend College
#4 in Top Public Universities in Pennsylvania
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Erie, PA
  • 791 reviews
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    Penn State Erie - The Behrend College Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    Undergrads in College Housing
    41%
    Average Housing Cost
    $6,554/ year
    Poll
    59%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great.34 responses
    Poll
    68%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great.74 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    B-
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $5,330/ year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 117 responses
    • Ice Cream
      24%
    • All you can eat
      20%
    • Made to order deli
      20%
    • Pizza, grill items, home-cooked food, desserts
      20%
    • The oriental bar
      11%
    • The homemade soups at the cafeteria
      3%
    • Not necessarily food, but they have amazing drinks
      2%
    37%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities.43 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    C+
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    B
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 36 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      28%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      58%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      8%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      6%
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    Safety

    Safety
    B+
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    98%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus.42 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 25 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      32%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      52%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      16%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 31 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      16%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      52%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      29%
    • Not very visible.
      3%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 85 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      2%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      29%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      58%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      11%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling
    Women's Varsity Sports
    Basketball, Bowling, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball, Water Polo

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Model UN, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper, Film Society
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Music Ensembles, Pep Band
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 50 responses
    • Sporting events
      20%
    • The gorge
      20%
    • THON
      18%
    • Bingo
      16%
    • Movies
      14%
    • Weekly events as a week finisher
      6%
    • Clubs (Video games, Dances, Seminars, etc.)
      4%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B-
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 48 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      2%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      23%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      29%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      27%
    • Parties? What parties?
      19%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 25 responses
    • THON
      48%
    • State Patty's Day
      24%
    • Midnight Bingo
      20%
    • I haven't heard of any events.
      8%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    —
    Women in Sororities
    —
    57%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.70 responses
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