Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Berks Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5124 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1431 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1351 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #96 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #3 of 3 | In Reading |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 97%
- Undergraduates
- 1,940
- Graduates
- 4
- Male:Female Ratio
- 57:43
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Postbaccalaureate certificate
- Website
- berks.psu.edu
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Berks Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Berks has an acceptance rate of 97% and is among the 27% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 97% | 97% |
| Applicants | 5,844 | 2,759 | 3,038 |
| Admissions | 5,676 | 2,670 | 2,960 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 586 | 310 | 268 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 5 | 3 | 2 |
888 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
10 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
174 or 29%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1090
or below
75% of them
had 1310
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Berks are 1090-1310 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
22 or 4%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 26
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Berks are 26-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1147 (59%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 276 (14%) |
| Asian | 174 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 155 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 71 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 61 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 58 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $9,327
- Students receiving aid
- 82%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $15,388 | $24,526 |
| Tuition in-state | $15,388 | $24,526 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $26,112 | $32,464 |
| Fee in-district | $556 | $556 |
| Fee in-state | $556 | $556 |
| Fee out-of-state | $556 | $556 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 805 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,232 |
| Room charge | $8,920 |
| Meal charge | $5,312 |
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Berks majors
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Berks has granted 353 bachelor's degrees across 23 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Berks.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Commerce, General | 3 | 48 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 42 | |
| Accounting | 29 | |
| Electromechanical & Electromechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 26 | |
| Psychology, General | 24 | |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 22 | |
| Biochemistry | 21 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 20 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 20 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 19 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 16 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 14 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 1 | 13 |
| Information Science & Studies | 11 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 11 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 9 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, Other | 9 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 6 | |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 5 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 4 | |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 3 | |
| Biology & Biotechnology Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 1 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 26 | 353 |
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Berks has a graduation rate of 24%, which is among the 7% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 24% | 22% | 28% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Berks has published 293 scientific papers with 6,197 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Psychology, Business, Mathematics, Quantum and Particle physics, Sociology, and Art & Design.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 3 |
| 1994 | 0 | 4 |
| 1995 | 1 | 5 |
| 1996 | 2 | 18 |
| 1997 | 1 | 11 |
| 1998 | 3 | 21 |
| 1999 | 1 | 18 |
| 2000 | 3 | 18 |
| 2001 | 4 | 18 |
| 2002 | 3 | 29 |
| 2003 | 14 | 55 |
| 2004 | 10 | 88 |
| 2005 | 11 | 93 |
| 2006 | 15 | 128 |
| 2007 | 13 | 169 |
| 2008 | 10 | 223 |
| 2009 | 16 | 299 |
| 2010 | 18 | 381 |
| 2011 | 17 | 498 |
| 2012 | 17 | 598 |
| 2013 | 16 | 697 |
| 2014 | 11 | 703 |
| 2015 | 20 | 819 |
| 2016 | 18 | 799 |
| 2017 | 34 | 895 |
| 2018 | 19 | 871 |
| 2019 | 21 | 1089 |
| 2020 | 23 | 1119 |
| 2021 | 19 | 1162 |
General info
| Alternative names | Penn State |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 303 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | Tulpehocken Road Reading, Pennsylvania, 19610-1016 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 95,000 |
| Phone | 6103966000 |