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Pennsylvania State University- Berks

2080 Tulpehocken Rd, Reading, PA 19610

http://www.bk.psu.edu/

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School Description

Provided by Pennsylvania State University- Berks

The College, known as Penn State Berks (BK), provides a Penn State education in a small campus setting that integrates individualized teaching, research, and dynamic community outreach. As part of a premier land-grant institution, the College stresses excellence in all areas while providing opportunities for student from a range of abilities to reach their full potential. BK is committed to engaged-learning that encourages individual growth, cultural awareness, ethical decision-making, and civic responsibility for all members of the community.

At Penn State Berks, students enjoy the resources of a Big Ten university close to home. With an enrollment of 2,800 full- and part-time students, Penn State Berks provides exceptional academic quality at an affordable price.

More important, you'll feel the power of your Penn State degree throughout your life. With the knowledge you'll gain and the experiences you'll have, backed by Penn State's outstanding reputation, you'll be on your way to achieving the goals you've set.

We have more than thirty clubs and organizations to offer something for everyone. From our lecture series to our theatre productions, to our religious series, you can experience the diversity of cultures you've never experienced before.

Penn State Berks sits on 258 acres of immaculately landscaped grounds which includes two academic buildings, the Hintz Bookstore, Perkins Student Center, Beaver Community Center, and the Thun Library. The campus serves approximately 2,500 students, which includes approximately 800 residential students. Our Freyberger Gallery offers a wide variety of art exhibits. Some of our past exhibits have included Portrait of the American Hobo, and What We Collect.

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Pennsylvania State University- Berks

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Penn State Berks is a commonwealth campus of Pennsylvania State University located in Reading, PA.

History

First known as Wyomissing Polytechnic Institute, Penn State Berks became part of the Penn State system in 1958. The Berks campus has experienced many changes since then. WPI occupied the original Sacred Heart Church building on Hill Road, where the McDonald's Restaurant now stands from 1930 to 1958. Its facilities were offered to Penn State to establish Penn State Wyomissing Center. It moved to its present Spring Township location in 1972. Dormitories were first added in 1990 with additional dorms in 2001, which made Berks a commuter as well as a residential campus.

Student enrollment at Penn State Berks has increased steadily since 1972, when approximately 500 students attended. Today, there are an estimated 3,216 students enrolled. The campus currently has 15 buildings on 241 acres (1 km²) of land. There are 100 full-time and 70 part-time faculty members.

While being a commonwealth campus of the state land-grant university, since 1997 it has offered baccalaureate degrees independently from The Pennsylvania State University University Park campus in partnership with a neighboring campus under the title of Berks and Lehigh Valley College.

Degrees Offered

Student Life

Penn State Berks has 39 active clubs. These clubs improve student life on the campus by creating a diverse environment for students to explore their interests outside of the academic world. All student organizations are overseen by the Student Government Association, which requires that all clubs complete 24 hours of community service per semester in return for providing funds.

Student Government Association

The Penn State Berks website lists the following description:

The Student Government Association (SGA) represents the student body and is composed of elected officers and representatives from various interest groups of both freshmen and upperclassmen. It mainly focuses on the areas of academic affairs, student services and activities, and physical facilities as they relate to the enhancement of student life

The SGA consists of two groups: The General Assembly, which is composed of a representative of each active club, as well as several Representative Senators, who each represent 300 students, and the Staff. The Staff is broken into two groups. The Executive Staff consists of the President, Vice-President, Financial Manager (elected positions) Chief of Staff, and Secretary/Club Coordinator (appointed).
The rest of staff consists of Directors and the Chairs and Co-Chairs of different committees; directors do not have committees. Every committee has a Chair and Co-Chair or two Co-Chairs. Members of the Staff do not get to vote on legislation brought to the General Assembly; the President may pass or veto the legislation, however, but a veto can be overturned by a 3/4 vote of the General Assembly. General Assembly members are required to be an active member of at least one of committee. Members of the Executive Staff, Staff, and General Assembly regularly attend the Council of Commonwealth Student Governments at the University Park Campus.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Mid-Atlantic
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
2,394
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
98%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 16,024
Students Receiving Aid:
76%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 50
Selectivity:
Selective
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Degree Programs at Pennsylvania State University- Berks

Associate's Level Programs

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      • Information Science/Studies
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      • Business/Commerce
        This program provides a general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public and private institutions and agencies. The programs may prepare individuals to apply business principles and techniques in various occupational settings.
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      • Occupational Therapist Assistant
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      • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
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Bachelor's Level Programs

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  • Engineering

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    • Electrical, Electronics and Communi­cations Engineering
      A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of electrical, electronic and related communications systems and their components, including electrical power generation systems; and the analysis of problems such as superconductor, wave propagation, energy storage and retrieval, and reception and amplification.
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  • Fitness, Recreation and Leisure Studies

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  • Social Sciences

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      • General Psychology
        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods.
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 98%
Part-Time 2%
Men vs. Women
Men 59%
Women 41%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 85%
African-American 6%
Asian 4%
Hispanic 3%
Other 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 90%
Out-of-State 10%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Pennsylvania 90%
New Jersey 5%
New York 2%
Rhode Island 0%
Maryland 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 35%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Other)
Baseball (Other)
Track (Other)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 10,626 $ 16,024  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 10,148 $ 15,546  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 478 $ 478  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,791 21%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 2,550 32%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 2,692 19%  
Student Loans:
 $ 4,164 69%  
Any Aid:
   76%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 82% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 97%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 440, Math: 440
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 550, Math: 560

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 50.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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