Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks

https://berks.psu.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $15,388
    2024 Average Net Price
    $23,721
    After Financial Aid
    2022 Default Rate
    0.00659%
    on Student Loans
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    98.7%
    6,030 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    1,884
    93.5% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    30.1%
    172 Graduates

    About

    Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks is a higher education institution located in Berks County, PA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks were General Business (46 degrees awarded), Electromechanical Technology (27 degrees), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (26 degrees).

    In 2024, 345 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks. 40% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 60% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (239 degrees), 4.78 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (50 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks is $15,388, which is $−775 less than the national average for ($16,163).

    In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks was 0.00659%, corresponding to 1 out of the 15,170 total borrowers.

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks is $15,388, which is $775 less than the national average for ($16,163).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,721.

    In 2024, 68% of undergraduate students attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $15,388
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks was $15,388. The cost of tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks is $−775 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($16,163).

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    Average Net Price

    $23,721
    2024 Value
    5.66%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,721. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks grew by 5.66%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $13,840
    Room and Board
    $1,840
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks was of $13,840 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 1.33% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,840. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    68%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    52%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    68% of undergraduate students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 3.03% with respect to 2023, when 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Student Loan Default Rate

    Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.
    0.00659%
    2022 Default Rate
    1
    Number of Defaults

    In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks was 0.00659%, which represents 1 out of the 15170 total borrowers.

    A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

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    Admissions

    Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks received 6,030 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 3.18% annual growth. Out of those 6,030 applicants, 5,950 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 98.7% acceptance rate.

    There were 1,884 students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks in 2024. 25% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks has an overall enrollment yield of 9.43%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    98.7%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    5,950
    Accepted Out of 6,030

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks was 98.7% (5,950 admissions from 6,030 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 97.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 3.18%, while admissions grew by 4.83%.

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    SAT Scores

    25%
    Submission Percentage (2024)
    140
    Scores Submitted (2024)

    25% of enrolled first-time students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks had a total enrollment of 1,884 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks is 1,761 students and the part-time enrollment is 123. This means that 93.5% of students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58% White, 15.4% Hispanic or Latino, 8.86% Asian, 8.55% Black or African American, 3.45% Two or More Races, 0.159% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.159% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (34.8%), followed by White Female (23.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (7.86%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    93.5%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,884 students. The full-time enrollment at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks is 1,761 and the part-time enrollment is 123.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    77%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks was 77%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      1,092 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      291 enrolled students
    3. Asian
      167 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks is 58% White, 15.4% Hispanic or Latino, 8.86% Asian, 8.55% Black or African American, 3.45% Two or More Races, 0.159% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.159% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 34 students (1.8%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 69 fewer women than men received degrees from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks is white (239 degrees awarded). There were 4.78 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (50 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks is General Business (46 degrees awarded), followed by Electromechanical Technology (27 degrees) and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (26 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (26 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (27 degrees), and Biology (33 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Software developers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks are Software developers (1,157,664 people), Other managers (553,449 people), Physicians (450,501 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (422,830 people), and Civil engineers (326,684 people).

    The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (26 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (27 degrees), Biology (33 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (57 degrees), and Engineering (21 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Podiatrists, Actuaries, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

    The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (26 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (27 degrees), Biology (33 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (57 degrees), and Engineering (21 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Computer Systems Design
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks are Computer Systems Design (1,182,152 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (686,701 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (561,026 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (536,460 people), and Construction (417,405 people).

    The most specialized majors at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (26 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (27 degrees), Biology (33 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (57 degrees), and Engineering (21 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks.
    Computer & Information Systems Security
    Most Common (2024)
    15 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks was Computer & Information Systems Security with 15 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    207
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    138
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 207 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks, which is 1.5 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (138).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks in General Business, which is 1.94 times more than the 16 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks in General Business, which is 0.516 times less than the 31 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    22%
    100% Completion Time
    32%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 22% of students graduating from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 33% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      239 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      50 degrees awarded
    3. Asian
      25 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks is white (239 degrees awarded). There were 4.78 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (50 degrees).

    1.16% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      204 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      178 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      174 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks is white male (204 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (178 degrees).

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks are: Service, with 54 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 26 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 19 employees.

    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks were Service with 54 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 26 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 19 employees.

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