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    Information Summary

    Ranks 1685th for total enrollment

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    Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

    Reported area around or near Reading, PA

    Total Population14,731 (14,711 urban / 20 rural)
    Households5,982 (2.28 people per house)
    Families3,914 (2.86 people per family)
    Surrounding communityMidsize suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000)
    Pop. — African American229
    Pop. — Asian459
    Pop. — Pacific Islander16
    Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native40
    Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)13,954
    Pop. — Other177

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Baccalaureate Colleges — Arts & Sciences

    UndergraduateBalanced arts & sciences/professions, no graduate coexistence
    GraduateN/A
    Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in
    EnrollmentVery high undergraduate
    Size & SettingSmall four-year, primarily residential

    General Characteristics

    Highest offeringBachelor's degree
    Calendar SystemSemester
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionYes

    Student Tuition Costs and Fees

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks?

    Ranks 803rd for total cost of attendance

      In District In State Out of State
    FT Undergraduate Tuition $10,446 $10,446 $15,994
    FT Undergraduate Required Fees $512 $512 $512
    PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $435 $435 $666
    FT Graduate Tuition $13,224 $13,224 $18,652
    FT Graduate Required Fees $512 $512 $512
    PT Graduate per Credit Hour $551 $551 $777
    Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus $22,036 $22,036 $27,584
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $25,096 $25,096 $30,644
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family $15,106 $15,106 $20,654

    Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

    Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

      In District In State Out of State
    Published Tuition & Fees $10,026 trend  $10,958 $10,026 trend  $10,958 $15,140 trend  $16,506
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $992 trend  $1,088
    On-Campus – Room & Board $6,246 trend  $7,416
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,394 trend  $2,574
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $7,182 trend  $8,550
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $3,996 trend  $4,500
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $2,844 trend  $3,060

    Admission Details

    Application Fee RequiredYes
    Undergraduate Application Fee$50
    Graduate Application FeeN/A
    First Professional Application FeeN/A
    Applicants 2,747 (1,428 male / 1,319 female)
    Admitted 2,150 (1,148 male / 1,002 female)
    Admission rate 78%
    First-time Enrollment 856 (499 male / 357 female)
    FT Enrollment 848 (494 male / 354 female)
    PT Enrollment 8 (5 male / 3 female)
    Total Enrollment2,488

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsNo
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / Recommended / Required
    College Prep. CompletionRecommended
    RecommendationsN/A
    Formal competency demoN/A
    Admission test scoresRequired
    TOEFLRequired
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningYes
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce YesYes / No / No
    Study AbroadYes
    Weekend CollegeNo
    Teacher CertificationYes

    Athletics - Association Memberships

    Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
    NCAA Basketball Conference Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference
    NCAA Baseball Conference Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference
    NCAA Track & Field Conference Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks accept?

    Dual CreditYes
    Life ExperienceNo
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    ACT Test Admission

    Rank 1002nd for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting ACT results 5%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 18 / 21
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 17 / 24
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 23

    SAT Test Admission

    Rank 905th for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting SAT results 98%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 440 / 540
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 440 / 570
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 880 / 1110

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesYes
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareNo
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
    Dorm Capacity804
    Meals per WeekN/A
    Room Fee$4,260
    Board Fee$3,780

    Student Financial Aid Details

    How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

    Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks ranks 1711th for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $3,042 170 pie   22%
    State & Local Grant Aid $2,913 253 pie   32%
    Institutional Grant Aid $2,684 148 pie   19%
    Student Loan Aid $4,502 580 pie   74%
    Any financial aid type   633 pie   80%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    11112
    Black Non-Hispanic
    8181162
    Hispanic
    345589
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    6736103
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    415
    White Non-Hispanic
    1,2658522,117
    Race Unknown
    N/AN/AN/A
    Total 1,462 1,026 2,488

    Most Popular Fields of Study

    The top 5 fields of study completed at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks.

      Men Women Total
    46 30 76
    40 4 44
    3 18 21
    15 1 16
    15 N/A 15

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students are successful graduates?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Agricultural Business and Management, Other 1 1
    American/United States Studies/Civilization 1 1
    Biological and Physical Sciences 1 7 8
    Business/Commerce, General 7 3 66 76
    Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 1 4 5
    Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 16 16
    Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 1 1 2 4
    Hospitality Administration/Management, Other 3 3
    Information Science/Studies 1 2 1 3 37 44
    Kinesiology and Exercise Science 1 10 11
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 9 9
    Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician 1 14 15
    Occupational Therapist Assistant 1 14 15
    Psychology, General 2 1 18 21
    Technical and Business Writing 1 9 10
    Total 1 15 6 5 1 211 239

    Faculty Compensation / Salaries

    Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks ranks 1023rd for the average full-time faculty salary.

    Tenure system Yes
    Average FT Salary $58,340 ($60,000 male / $56,212 female)
    Number of FT Faculty 105 (59 male / 46 female)
    Total Benefits $1,629,698

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