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Pennsylvania State University—Berks

Reading, PA

Pennsylvania State University—Berks

Reading, PA

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Tuition & Fees

$20,992

$31,978

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
640
25th
550
75th
635
25th
540
75th
26
25th
14
75th
25
25th
18
75th
27
25th
18
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undergraduateRatios

59%

male

41%

female

13

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

98%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,950
Declined 80
Total Received 6,030
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Enrollment

1,880

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
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 1,884
Established in 1958
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Media

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

no
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
640
25th
550
75th
635
25th
540
75th
26
25th
14
75th
25
25th
18
75th
27
25th
18

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

98%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,950
Declined 80
Total Received 6,030

Admissions Factors

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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
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Financial Aid

83%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$9,856

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $15,972
Housing $9,120
Food $5,836
Additional fees $5,020
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $37,148
Average Financial Aid - $9,856
Total with Avg. Aid $27,292

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
Chemistry, General 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
Informatics yes
Information Science/Studies yes yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal 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

1,884

total students

71%

in-state

29%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

100%

1,880
students

Female
41%
779

Male
59%
1,101

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

94%

1,761
students

Female
41%
728

Male
59%
1,033

6%

119
students

Female
43%
51

Male
57%
68

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