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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
Reading, PAPublicSuburb Setting
Open Admission • 99% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Reading, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 99%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
1.9K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
99% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading550 - 640
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math540 - 635
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite18 - 27
1typical 50% range36
99%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing24% of degrees
Biological Sciences10% of degrees
Health Sciences7% of degrees
Engineering6% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $93,527
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $30,125
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,336
Earnings 5yr: $66,816
Debt: $26,178
Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,919
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,866
Earnings 5yr: $62,022
Debt: $26,500
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,913
Earnings 5yr: $33,750
Debt: $27,000
Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $74,662
Debt: $26,187
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$24,356
In-State Tuition$15,972
Out-of-State Tuition$26,958
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
29%
Pell Grants
52%
Take Loans
68%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$55,620
+14% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$63,435
Completion Signals
32%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
77%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$211/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
59%
Men41%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 59% men and 41% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
29%
Part-Time Share
6%
Avg Family Income
$82,495
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