College statistics
- Address:
- Tulpehocken Road
Reading, PA
19610 - Sector Group:
- Public 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- https://berks.psu.edu/
- Setting:
- Suburb
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $15,388
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $26,374
- Room and Board:
- $14,956
- Acceptance Rate:
- 97.1%
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Opportunity Colleges and Universities – Higher Access, Higher Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Penn State Berks is a public four-year institution in Reading, Pennsylvania, offering baccalaureate degrees with an emphasis on business, management, marketing, and related fields. As a professions-focused branch of the Penn State system, the campus serves a regional student population in a suburban setting near the city's center.
Total enrollment stands at 1,944 students. In-state tuition runs $15,388 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $26,374. Total cost of attendance is $30,344 for in-state students and $41,330 for out-of-state students, including room and board of $14,956. Admissions are open, with a 97.1% acceptance rate. Students who enroll typically present 75th percentile SAT scores of 650 in reading and 660 in math.
This school works well for students seeking an affordable entry point to a Penn State degree and those prioritizing business and professional programs in a smaller campus environment. Prospective students should explore how credits transfer within the Penn State system and visit the official website at https://berks.psu.edu/ for details on program offerings and student support services.