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Penn State Erie - The Behrend College
#772 in Best Colleges in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Erie, PA
  • 745 reviews
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Students at Penn State Erie - The Behrend College

About the Students

Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 34 responses
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  • Down to earth and friendly
    47%
  • Asian
    26%
  • Nice (majority)
    18%
  • White people who never been outside Erie
    6%
  • Very nice and great to get along
    3%
Female Undergrads
34%
Male Undergrads
66%
Student Primary Residence
  • In-State
    74%
  • Out-of-State
    8%
  • International
    16%
  • Unknown
    1%
Student Age
  • Under 18
    1%
  • 18-19
    48%
  • 20-21
    35%
  • 22-24
    11%
  • Over 25
    5%
Household Income Levels
  • <$30k
    17%
  • $30k-$48k
    10%
  • $49k-$75k
    18%
  • $76k-$110k
    24%
  • $110k+
    30%

Ethnic Diversity

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48%
of students say the student body is very diverse in ethnic heritage.48 responses
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52%
of students say the student body is very diverse in national origin (international students).48 responses
Racial Diversity
  • African American
    3%
  • Asian
    4%
  • Hispanic
    3%
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    9%
  • Multiracial
    2%
  • Native American
    0%
  • Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Unknown
    2%
  • White
    77%

Politics On Campus

Poll
What political party do you associate yourself with?
Based on 27 responses
  • Republican
    37%
  • Democratic
    37%
  • Independent
    4%
  • I don't care about politics
    22%
Poll
How would you best describe the political beliefs of campus as a whole?
Based on 46 responses
  • Progressive/very liberal
    2%
  • Liberal
    11%
  • Moderate
    30%
  • Conservative
    7%
  • Very conservative
    2%
  • Not sure
    48%
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