
Pennsylvania State University at Erie - Behrend College saw a dramatic overall acceptance rate of 96.8% for the application year 2024, with 6,378 applicants and 6,176 accepted. This represents a notable increase from the 95.7% acceptance rate in 2023, where 4,827 applicants were recorded, resulting in 4,620 admissions. Historical data indicates the acceptance rates have remained relatively high, with figures like 95.4% for 2022 and 95% for 2021, but there was a significant drop to 82.6% in 2020. Additionally, the trend suggests increasing applicant numbers, reflecting growing interest in the institution.