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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Women's Water Polo

Welcome to the Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College women's water polo recruiting profile. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend competes in NCAA Division III (D3) in the Collegiate Water Polo Association from Erie, Pennsylvania. Led by head coach Gina-Bella Mata'afa, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College pairs a 97% acceptance rate with a 43% graduation rate and a $23,764 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
13
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division III (D3)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Collegiate Water Polo Association
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
suburban
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
3,553
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
97%
State
Pennsylvania
City
Erie
Address
4701 College Drive
Staff
Gina-Bella Mata'afa
Head Coach
D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 13% of D3 women's water polo programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
83%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
43%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$55,620
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$63,435
B

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 71% of D3 women's water polo programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$15,388
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$26,374
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$15,394
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$23,764
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$65
D

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 14% of D3 women's water polo programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$57,757
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$23,621
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Estimate your cost (814) 898-6000

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