Penn State Berks
- 5/10 Overall Rating
- 4 Year
- Reading, PA
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4.0 1 review
Overview
Total enrollment
1,884- Location Reading, Pennsylvania
- Website psu.edu
- Type Public 4 Year
- Setting Rural Fringe
- Size Small
- Status Non-profit
- Housing Yes
- Level of Study Undergrad
Penn State Berks operates as a commonwealth campus of Pennsylvania State University, situated on 258 acres in Reading, Pennsylvania, approximately 60 miles northwest of Philadelphia. The campus, established in 1958, features a mix of modern academic buildings and historic structures, including the original Janssen mansion that now serves as an administration building. As a four-year undergraduate institution, Penn State Berks offers degree programs across business, engineering, information technology, and humanities, with particular emphasis on its mechanical engineering and business programs. The campus maintains traditional residence halls housing students in a suburban setting, while providing access to Penn State's broader academic resources and research facilities. Students can participate in NCAA Division III athletics as the Penn State Berks Nittany Lions, competing in the North Eastern Athletic Conference.
Ratings
Penn State Berks is rated within the lower 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.
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Overall Rating5 out of 10
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Academics5 out of 10
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Resources3 out of 10
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Outcomes6 out of 10
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Value1 out of 10
Rankings
Rankings for Penn State Berks within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
Admissions
Admission Standards
- SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1090/1275
- ACT (enrolled mid-50) 18/27
Acceptance Rate
- Applications Due -
- Enrollment Rate 9.4%
- Application Fee $65
Applicant Competition Very Low
Annual Cost to Attend
Pennsylvania Resident Tuition
$15,972Out of State Resident Tuition
$26,958Breakdown
- Tuition $15,972
- Books and Supplies $1,200
- Other Fees $584
- Room and Board $14,474
- Budget for Other Expenses $5,020
- Total One Year Cost $37,250
- Tuition $26,958
- Books and Supplies $1,200
- Other Fees $584
- Room and Board $14,474
- Budget for Other Expenses $5,020
- Total One Year Cost $48,236
Student Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
Popular majors at Penn State Berks are Business, Education, and Health Professions. 23% of students major in Business, 12% in Education, and 11% in Health Professions.
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Business 23%
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Education 12%
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Health Professions 11%
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Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 10%
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Communication 8%
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214704.
GPA calculator: Penn State Berks GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026