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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks

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Rating

Public

Type

2,900

Students

$23,924

Tuition

76%

Acceptance

#702

Ranking

Large Suburb

Campus Setting

Reading, PA

Tulpehocken Road, Reading, PA 19610-1016

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks is a small public university located in Reading, PA ranked 60th in Pennsylvania. It has a total of 2,863 full-time undergraduate students. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks offers 48 different majors and is best known for its Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies, Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing, and Biological and Physical Sciences programs (nationally ranked 4th, 16th, and 22nd respectively). With an annual tuition of $14,214 for in-state students and $23,924 for those from out-of-state, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks is reasonably pricey. 60.08% of students graduate starting the next chapter of their lives, working. Open graduating, alumni go on to bring in close to $50,100 per year, which is 21% above the national median.
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Cost

$24,916
Bellow Average

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks

$24,916

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$43,428

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

-

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks

76%

National

69%
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% of students submit

Admissions Yield

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% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Application Fee

$65

Students

2,863Undergrads
Small Student Population

Full-Time

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Part-Time

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Male

60%

In-state

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Female

40%

Out of state

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Undergrads Over 25

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International

4%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
12% Business/Commerce, General7% Accounting7% Mechanical Engineering73% Others

12% Business/Commerce, General

7% Accounting

7% Mechanical Engineering

73% Others

Business/Commerce, General

12%

50 Graduates

Accounting

7%

30 Graduates

Mechanical Engineering

7%

30 Graduates

Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology

7%

29 Graduates

Information Science/Studies

7%

27 Graduates

Kinesiology and Exercise Science

7%

27 Graduates

Psychology, General

6%

26 Graduates

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

6%

25 Graduates

Biochemistry

6%

25 Graduates

Academics

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Professors
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Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

Number of Library Books

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Academic Spend per Student

$4,786

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

76%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$40,100/Year

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks

$40,100

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$40,100

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$50,100

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

60%