Pennsylvania State University—Berks

Reading, PA

Pennsylvania State University—Berks

Reading, PA

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Tuition & Fees

$20,732

$31,456

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
650
25th
540
75th
660
25th
550
75th
34
25th
22
75th
27
25th
22
75th
29
25th
26
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undergraduateRatios

57%

male

43%

female

13

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

97%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,676
Declined 168
Total Received 5,844
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Enrollment

1,940

undergraduate students

4

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1958, Pennsylvania State University—Berks is a public, four-year, comprehensive, research university that is known for its commitment to academic excellence and its dedication to serving the community. It is located on a 240-acre campus in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 1,944
Established in 1958
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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240-acre campus in Reading (population: 88,423). Served by air.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Pennsylvania State University—Berks
Tulpehocken Road
Reading, PA
19610-1016

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
28%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
12%
Top 1/4
35%
Top 1/2
72%
Bottom 1/2
28%
Bottom 1/4
5%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
650
25th
540
75th
660
25th
550
75th
34
25th
22
75th
27
25th
22
75th
29
25th
26

Admissions Facts

Application fee $65
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Application deadline (priority deadline) November 30
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

97%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,676
Declined 168
Total Received 5,844

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Recommendations
Secondary School Rank

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Admissions Right Now

Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Other
  • Personal
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

82%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$9,353

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $15,944
Housing $8,920
Food $5,312
Additional fees $4,788
Books & supplies $1,840
Total $36,804
Average Financial Aid - $9,353
Total with Avg. Aid $27,451

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $4,139,281
State $2,709,121
Institutional $2,758,179
Other external $687,619
Total $10,294,200

Non-need-based

Federal
State $17,510
Institutional $377,776
Other external $178,866
Total $574,152
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 610 396-6070
studentaid@psu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Golf yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

bowling, cheerleading, dance, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

bowling, cheerleading, dance, equestrian sports

Intramural/Recreational Sports

dance team, skiing, snowboarding, step team, yoga/meditation

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA (Division III), NEAC, NAC, Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Acting yes
Biochemistry yes
Biological and Physical Sciences yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician yes
Business/Commerce, General yes yes
Computer and Information Sciences, Other yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes yes
Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General yes
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other yes
Information Science/Studies yes
Mechanical Engineering yes
Occupational Therapist Assistant yes
Organizational Behavior Studies yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing yes
Psychology, General yes
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other yes
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels yes
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Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships

1,944

total students

NA%

in-state

NA%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

1,940
students

Female
43%
829

Male
57%
1,111

0%

4
students

Female
100%
4

Male
0%
0

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

90%

1,737
students

Female
42%
734

Male
58%
1,003

10%

203
students

Female
47%
95

Male
53%
108

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Transfer Enrollment

92

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
High school transcript Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

36

semester hours

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