Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
Public university · Reading, PA · 1,872 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
99%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1090–1275
ACT (middle 50%)
18–27
Average net price
$19,570
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$28,258
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
29%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks accepts about 99 of every 100 applicants (99%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1090 and 1275 on the SAT. A score at or above 1275 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1090, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 18–27.
The latest federal data says Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $28,258 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $19,570 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $16,004 for PA residents and $27,254 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$16,004
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$27,254
- Room & board$15,346
- Total cost of attendance$28,258
- Average net price after grants$19,570
Popular majors
Business, Computer Science, Biology, Engineering, Psychology.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks FAQ
- What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks's acceptance rate?
- 99% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1090–1275. Aim for 1275 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 18–27.
- Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks cost?
- About $28,258 a year before aid; $19,570 on average after grants.
- What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks's FAFSA school code?
- 003329. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks receives your information.
- What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks's graduation rate?
- 29% of students finish within six years.
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