Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Demographics & Diversity Overview

17%
Minority Students
36%
Female Students
7%
International
29
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College has a diverse student body with 17% students of color and 7% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
82.3%(2,510)
Hispanic
4.5%(137)
African American
3.5%(107)
Asian
4.6%(141)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(2)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(3)
Two or More Races
3.1%(96)
Unknown
1.7%(53)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color17%
Total Enrollment3,295
International Students7%

Cultural Engagement

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College has a gender distribution of 36% female students and 64% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
63.8%(2,051)
Women
35.4%(1,137)
Other
0.9%(28)

Gender Statistics

Men2,051

62% of total enrollment

Women1,137

35% of total enrollment

Other28

1% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 70% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 4% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
19.6%(626)
18-19
42.9%(1,367)
20-21
27.5%(877)
22-24
5.9%(189)
25+
4.0%(129)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.9%(1)
20-21
13.1%(14)
22-24
29.9%(32)
25+
56.1%(60)

Age Diversity Insights

70%

Traditional Age (18-21)

4%

Non-Traditional (25+)

3%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 7% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 74% in-state residents, 19% out-of-state students, and 7% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
74.4%(617)
Out-of-State
18.9%(157)
International
6.6%(55)

Regional Representation

In-State617

74% of student body

Out-of-State157

19% of student body

International55

7% of student body

States Represented

29 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

17%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

36%

Female Students

Global Reach

7%

International

Age Diversity

4%

Non-Traditional Age