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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks

Reading, PA·Public·1,872 students
Last updated: April 1, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%. solid earnings of $57,200 within 10 years.

99%
Accept
1,872
Students
N/A
Net Price
32%
Grad Rate
$57,200
Earnings
10 yr
$25,000
Debt

About This School

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks is a public institution located in Reading, Pennsylvania with approximately 1,872 undergraduate students enrolled. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 99%. In-state tuition is $15,972 per year. The graduation rate is 32%, and the typical graduate earns $57,200 within 10 years of enrollment.

Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing24%
Computer Science17%
Biological Sciences10%
Health Professions7%
Engineering6%
Education5%
Psychology4%
Communications2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1174
Reading 75th %ile640
Math 75th %ile635

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$15,972
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,958
Avg Net Price
N/A
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants29%
Median debt at graduation$25,000

Full Cost

Cost of attendance$32,242

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
32%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
77%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$57,200
after enrollment
Median Debt
$25,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$25,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$43,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$57,200
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.3x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White58%
Black9%
Hispanic/Latino15%
Asian9%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,872 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks

Tulpehocken Road

Reading, PA 19610-1016

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Official Links

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Official School Resources
Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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