Overview of Penn State Berks

Penn State Berks campus is situated on the northwestern edge of Reading, Pennsylvania. The institution has a large selection of 19 undergraduate degree programs for students to choose from. Students are backed by a robust 15 to 1 student/faculty ratio, and professors take a personalized approach to the teaching and learning process. Outside of the classroom, students will find plenty of opportunities to engage with the campus community via many clubs and organizations. The Penn State Berks Nittany Lions play in the NCAA Division III North Eastern Athletic Conference.

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 2,578 (all undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 60% Male/40% Female
• 88% Full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $15,198 (in-state); $24,450 (out-of-state)
• Books: $1,840
• Room and Board: $11,570
• Other Expenses: $4,788
• Total Cost: $33,396 (in-state); $42,648 (out-of-state)

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 82%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 56%
  • Loans: 64%
• Mean Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $5,326
  • Loans: $6,596

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Majors: Business, Elementary Education, Information Sciences, Psychology

Retention and Graduation

• First-Year Student Retention (full-time students): 75%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 39%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 60%

NCAA Athletic Programs

• Men’s Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis
• Women’s Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

Overview of Penn State Berks Admissions

Penn State Berks has an acceptance rate of 87%, making the school accessible to most of those who apply. Students whose SAT/ACT scores and GPA are within the institution’s requirements have a good chance of being admitted. Applicants should complete an online application and send test scores from either the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. Students with unique talents and accomplishments can still receive strong consideration even if their GPAs are outside of the mean range. After applying, students will receive a message from an admissions counselor about the application process’s next steps.

Admissions Data                        

• Penn State Berks Acceptance Rate: 87%
• Test Scores — 25th/75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 500/600
  • SAT Math: 500/600
  • SAT Writing: -/-
  • ACT Cumulative: 21/26
  • ACT English: 18/26
  • ACT Math: 19/27
  • ACT Writing: -/-

Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for Penn State Berks, it should be easy to gain admissions to the schools below. If Penn State Berks is currently out of your reach, then you are sure to be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

University of Texas at El Paso, California State University Sacramento, California State University Northridge, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, California State University East Bay, Kean University, California State University Los Angeles

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for Penn State Berks, you should have an equal chance of gaining admissions at these schools.

East Carolina University, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Old Dominion University, Texas State University, Georgia State University, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than Penn State Berks. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, you’ll be a competitive candidate.

University of Alabama, Quinnipiac University, Ohio University, University of North Texas, California State University Long Beach, Pace University, Florida Gulf Coast University

Applying to Penn State Berks

Application Deadline: Rolling

Undergraduate Admissions Website:

https://berks.psu.edu/admission

Undergraduate Application Link(s):

https://admissions.psu.edu/apply/