About Penn State Behrend
At
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, more than 4,600 students benefit from
the resources and opportunities of a major research university provided
in a welcoming student-centered college environment. Students can choose
from thirty-four bachelor's, six associate, and two
graduate degree programs.
Penn State Behrend is ranked among the top public colleges and universities in Pennsylvania on a number of important academic measures (U.S. News & World Report, 2008), and 96 percent of our graduating seniors say they would recommend us to friends who are considering college (2008 Senior Survey).
Students and faculty enjoy the beauty of our
725-acre campus located only minutes away from the heart of
Pennsylvania's fourth largest city. Campus
life is enriched by more than 110 clubs and organizations, 21 NCAA Division III varsity athletic teams (10 for men, 11 for women), 4 intercollegiate club sports, and 22 intramural sports. Nearly 1,700 students live on campus in traditional residence halls, suite-style halls, and apartment builidings.
As part of a land grant institution, Penn State Behrend is uniquely
positioned to advance the economic, social, and intellectual welfare of northwestern Pennsylvania through research and outreach. Annually, the college funds nearly $250,000 in undergraduate research opportunities and operates more than two dozen outreach centers, programs, and initiatives for business and industry, area school students, and the community.
At the southeastern edge of campus is Knowledge Park at Penn State Erie. This 200-acre research and development park houses knowledge-based companies that benefit from the site's superior technological infrastructure and Penn State's strengths in applied research and technology transfer. At the same time, it provides research, internship, and employment opportunities for students and graduates of the college.
Penn State Behrend Offers An Impressive Set of New Facilities
The story of Penn State Behrend's success in recent years includes development of these facilities:
A $30 million Research and Economic Development Center housing the college's Sam and Irene Black School of Business and School of Engineering.
A $10.2 million athletics and recreation center.
Knowledge Park at Penn State Erie, which provides area residents and students job opportunities with knowledge-based companies. Located within Knowledge Park is Penn State Behrend's nationally accredited Early Learning Center.
Two state-of-the-art residence halls.
A multi-faith chapel and carillon.
An observatory and telescope.
A $900,000 baseball and softball complex.
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