Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Reading, Pennsylvania |
| Online | psu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Rural Fringe |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Penn State Berks operates as a commonwealth campus of Pennsylvania State University, situated on 258 acres in Reading, Pennsylvania, approximately 60 miles northwest of Philadelphia. The campus, established in 1958, features a mix of modern academic buildings and historic structures, including the original Janssen mansion that now serves as an administration building. As a four-year undergraduate institution, Penn State Berks offers degree programs across business, engineering, information technology, and humanities, with particular emphasis on its mechanical engineering and business programs. The campus maintains traditional residence halls housing students in a suburban setting, while providing access to Penn State's broader academic resources and research facilities. Students can participate in NCAA Division III athletics as the Penn State Berks Nittany Lions, competing in the North Eastern Athletic Conference.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Penn State Berks is rated within the lower 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Penn State Berks within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#647 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#213 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#56 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#9 in Best Public Colleges in Pennsylvania
#124 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1090/1310 |
| ACT | 26/29 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.39 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $65 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Pennsylvania Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,840 |
| Other Fees | $556 |
| Room and Board | $14,232 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,788 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,804 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,840 |
| Other Fees | $556 |
| Room and Board | $14,232 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,788 |
| Total One Year Cost | $47,528 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 23% |
| Education | 12% |
| Health Professions | 11% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 10% |
| Communication | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214704 IPEDS survey data for Penn State Berks.
Current students may use the Penn State Berks GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025