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Reading, PA 19610-1016
p. 610-396-6000
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks

Reading, PA

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks Rating: 3.0/5 (1 votes)

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Information Summary

Ranks 73rd in Pennsylvania and 866th overall
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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Baccalaureate Colleges — Arts & Sciences
UndergraduateBalanced arts & sciences/professions, no graduate coexistence
GraduateN/A
Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in
EnrollmentVery high undergraduate
Size & SettingSmall four-year, primarily residential

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringBachelor's degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationN/A
Congressional District4216

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Campus Crime Statistics

Ranks 16th in Pennsylvania and 270th overall on StateUniversity.com‘s Safe School Index

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks?
764th for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $11,942 $11,942 $18,270
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $808 $808 $808
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $498 $498 $761
FT Graduate Tuition $15,446 $15,446 $21,806
FT Graduate Required Fees $808 $808 $808
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $644 $644 $909
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $26,854 $26,854 $33,182
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $30,796 $30,796 $37,124
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $17,692 $17,692 $24,020

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $11,464 $12,282 $11,464 $12,282 $17,246 $18,370
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $1,168 $1,264
On-Campus – Room & Board $7,740 $8,262
On-Campus – Other Expenses $3,456 $3,510
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $8,946 $9,576
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $5,598 $5,706
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $3,222 $3,330

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$50
Graduate Application Fee$65
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 3,260 (1,793 male / 1,467 female)
Admitted 2,648 (1,475 male / 1,173 female)
Admission rate 81%
First-time Enrollment 1,000 (605 male / 395 female)
FT Enrollment 988 (595 male / 393 female)
PT Enrollment 12 (10 male / 2 female)
Total Enrollment2,759

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /   / 
College Prep. Completion
RecommendationsN/A
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scores
TOEFL
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA

ACT Test Admission

1168th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting ACT results 6%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 15 / 21
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 17 / 23
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 17 / 22

SAT Test Admission

1042nd for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting SAT results 92%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 430 / 530
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 440 / 550
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 870 / 1080

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 Capacity804
Meals per WeekN/A
Room Fee$5,200
Board Fee$4,360

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks 2225th for the average student loan amount.
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Effective as of 2010-09-21

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks?

Student Graduation Demographics

How many students graduated at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks?

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks.

Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Reading, PA 19610-1016
Surrounding communityFringe rural area (less than 5 mi. from an urban area)
Total Population14,731 (14,711 urban / 20 rural)
Households5,982 (2.28 people per house)
Median Household Income$61,814
Families3,914 (2.86 people per family)

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 4 32 22 8 472 538
Agricultural Business and Management, Other 4 4
American/United States Studies/Civilization 2 8 10
Biological and Physical Sciences 2 2 4 42 50
Business/Commerce, General 2 10 10 2 146 170
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 6 6
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 6 6
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 2 38 40
Elementary Education and Teaching 2 2 42 46
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 2 2 4
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other 2 12 14
Information Science/Studies 2 2 2 42 48
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 4 26 30
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 14 14
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician 2 26 28
Occupational Therapist Assistant 28 28
Psychology, General 6 4 26 36
Technical and Business Writing 4 4

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks 1195th for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $63,150 ($65,472 male / $60,531 female)
Number of FT Faculty 117 (62 male / 55 female)
Number of PT Faculty 96
FT Faculty Ratio 1 : 1
Total Benefits $2,030,693

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