Outcomes at Penn State Behrend
Graduation Rate
43.63%
Transfer-out Rate
23.61%
Retention Rate
83.00%
The graduation rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College is 43.63% last year which is lower (less completion rate) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. 462 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,059 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is lower (less completion rate) where the average graduation rate of the schools is 69.11%.
The transfer-out rate is 23.61% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The retention rate (full-time students) is 83% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College. 462 students have completed and 250 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 28 students still enrolled and 319 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,059 | 1,051 | 8 |
| Completers | 462 (43.63%) | 460 | 2 |
| Transfer-out | 250 (23.61%) | 250 | - |
| Still Enrolled | 28 (2.64%) | 27 | 1 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 319 (30.12%) | 314 | 5 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 332 students have completed in 4 years and additional 105 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 332 (31.59%) |
206 (30.16%) |
126 (34.24%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 105 (9.99%) |
79 (11.57%) |
26 (7.07%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 20 (1.90%) |
17 (2.49%) |
3 (0.82%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 43.63% (462/1,059) | 44.41% (306/689) | 42.16% (156/370) |
| Asian | 42.55% (20/47) | 38.71% (12/31) | 50.00% (8/16) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 26.09% (6/23) | 57.14% (4/7) | 12.50% (2/16) |
| Hispanic | 27.27% (9/33) | 26.32% (5/19) | 28.57% (4/14) |
| White | 53.63% (399/744) | 53.96% (266/493) | 52.99% (133/251) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Two or More Race | 25.71% (9/35) | 29.17% (7/24) | 18.18% (2/11) |
| Unknown | 35.71% (5/14) | 16.67% (1/6) | 50.00% (4/8) |