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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks

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Reading, PA

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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks, in Reading, PA, is a public small school, enrolling around 1,872 students. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 99% of applicants get in. Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services graduates, especially in Computer and Information Sciences, General, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $120,729/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate99%
SAT range1090–1275
ACT range18–27
Undergrads1,872
Yield (admits who enroll)12%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$32,242
4-year grad rate28%
Median earnings, 10yr out$63,435

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans52%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out68%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$77,336/yr
Biology, General$64,910/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$88,192/yr
Human Resources Management and Services$81,755/yr
Business/Commerce, General$65,292/yr
Hospitality Administration/Management$63,798/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other$66,866/yr
Communication and Media Studies$55,505/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$120,729/yr
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$98,637/yr
Information Science/Studies$91,671/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$53,362/yr
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering$87,997/yr
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians$81,835/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions$51,635/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$56,877/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences$69,102/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$67,399/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$49,543/yr
Science Technologies/Technicians
Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians$75,919/yr
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government$68,918/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$44,913/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity805
Typical room charge$8,724
Typical board charge$5,610

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks's acceptance rate?

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks in Reading, PA admits approximately 99% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks?

Admitted students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks typically score between 1090–1275 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks?

Admitted students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks typically score between 18–27 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks cost?

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks's total cost of attendance is reported at $32,242 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks require students to live on campus?

No -- Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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