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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks

Reading, PA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb

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About Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks

Penn State Berks is a commonwealth campus of Pennsylvania State University located in Spring Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania.

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99%

Acceptance

$24,356

Net price

1,872

Enrollment

32%

Grad rate

Report Card

C-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B

Affordability

Average net price after aid

D

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

99%

Acceptance rate

1,174

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading550640
SAT Math540635
ACT Composite1827

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$24,356

Average net price

$15,972

In-state tuition

$26,958

Out-of-state tuition

$14,474

Room & board

$1,200

Books & supplies

$32,242

Total cost of attendance

29%

Students receiving Pell grants

52%

Students with federal loans

$25,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$16,429
$30–48K
$15,862
$48–75K
$23,583
$75–110K
$25,465
$110K+
$29,541

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$63,435

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$55,620

Median earnings (6 yrs)

32%

Graduation rate

77%

Retention rate

84%

Earn more than a HS grad

$3,318

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,872

Total enrollment

6%

Part-time

21

Avg. age at entry

29%

First-generation

Gender balance

41% women
59% men

Race & ethnicity

White
58%
Hispanic
15%
Asian
9%
Black
9%
Two or more races
3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks FAQ

Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks a public or private school?

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks is a public institution located in Reading, PA.

What is the acceptance rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks?

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks has an acceptance rate of 99%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks cost?

The average annual net price at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks is $24,356 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $15,972 in-state and $26,958 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks?

About 32% of students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks students earn a median of $63,435 per year.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks?

Admitted students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks have an average SAT score of 1,174. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.

How many students attend Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks?

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks enrolls about 1,872 students.

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