Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks (Penn State Berks) is a four-year, public school located in Reading, PA.
The Penn State Berks's tuition & fees is $15,972 for Pennsylvania residents and $26,958 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 68% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,856.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,884 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
Penn State Berks's acceptance rate is 98.67% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 9.43%. The median SAT score is 1180 and the ACT score is 20.
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks is $15,972 for in-state students and $26,958 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $16,000 for Pennsylvania residents and $27,251 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $15,972 | $26,958 |
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $16,000 | $27,251 |
The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
| Acceptance Rate » | 98.67% Acceptance Rate / 9.43% Yield |
|---|---|
| Test Scores » | 1,180 SAT / 20 ACT |
| Graduation Rate » | 32% |
| Retention Rate | 77%(full-time), 20% (part-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7.69% (13 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 1,884 (1,880 undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $9,856 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
| Learning Opportunities | |
|---|---|
| ROTC | Army |
| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
| Teacher Certification | Yes |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
| On-Campus Services | |
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | No |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
| Address | Tulpehocken Road, Reading, PA 19610-1016 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 610-396-6000 |
| WEB | School's Website |
| Admission | Admission Information |
| Financial Aid | Deadlines and Applications |
| Net Price Calculator | Net Price Calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | Veterans Benefit Information |
| Athletic | Athletic Team Information |
| Disability Service | Disability Services |
| School Type | four-year, public |
| Carnegie Category | |
| Highest Degree Offered | Bachelor's degree |
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