Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks

Reading, PA

public

Safety

D

ROI

B+

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks is a mid-size public higher education located in Reading, Pennsylvania, with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,872. The institution offers undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple academic disciplines, serving a student body drawn primarily from the local and regional population. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader Pennsylvania postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 99% acceptance rate, admission is open to most applicants. The 99% acceptance rate reflects a broadly open admissions approach serving a wide range of students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $23,583 per year. The 4-year graduation rate is 28%, 17 percentage points below the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $63,435. Median debt at graduation for federal aid recipients is $25,000. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Acceptance Rate

98.7%

Avg Net Price

$24,356

6-yr Grad Rate

36.2%

Earnings 10yr

$63,435

The Numbers

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
98.7%
SAT Range
1090–1275
ACT Range
18–27
Enrollment
1,872
Student:Faculty
13:1

Costs & Outcomes

In-State Tuition
$15,972
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,958
Room & Board
$14,474
Students Receiving Aid
28.8%
Median Debt at Grad
$25,000

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Data from U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS, College Scorecard, Clery Act), Bureau of Labor Statistics, and FIRE. Updated annually. Not affiliated with Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks.