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Information Summary
Ranks 1685th for total enrollment
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$22,036 |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
78% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
23 / 1110 |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
2,488 |
Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Reading, PA
| Total Population | 14,731 (14,711 urban / 20 rural) |
|---|---|
| Households | 5,982 (2.28 people per house) |
| Families | 3,914 (2.86 people per family) |
| Surrounding community | Midsize suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000) |
| Pop. — African American | 229 |
| Pop. — Asian | 459 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 16 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 40 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 13,954 |
| Pop. — Other | 177 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges — Arts & Sciences
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, no graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Very high undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Small four-year, primarily residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Bachelor's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
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  $10,958 |
$10,026  $10,958 |
$15,140  $16,506 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $992  $1,088 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $6,246  $7,416 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,394  $2,574 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $7,182  $8,550 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,996  $4,500 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,844  $3,060 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/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 Enrollment | 2,488 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks use for admissions?
| Open Admissions |  |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  /  / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
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 Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
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 Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 804 |
| Meals per Week | N/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?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,042 | 170 |  22% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,913 | 253 |  32% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $2,684 | 148 |  19% |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,502 | 580 |  74% |
| Any financial aid type | 633 |  80% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 11 | 1 | 12 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 81 | 81 | 162 |
Hispanic | 34 | 55 | 89 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 67 | 36 | 103 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 4 | 1 | 5 |
White Non-Hispanic | 1,265 | 852 | 2,117 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/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?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| 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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