Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks

School Description

Provided by Pennsylvania State University-Penn State 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.

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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks

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

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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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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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