School Overview

The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree. Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks is a public school.

Contacting the School

Tulpehocken Rd
Reading, PA 19610-1016
Main Phone: (610) 396-6000
Web Site: www.bk.psu.edu/

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,824 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.1% of students attend full-time, while 0.9% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 572 male students and 389 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 59.5% of the student body, while females made up 40.5%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (211)%, Hispanic (121)%, Asian (119)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 420. One quarter of students scored at least 530.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 430 or higher. One fourth of students scored 560 or higher.

Degree Programs

Agribusiness

• Agricultural Business And Management

• Business
• Hospitality

• Information Sciences And Systems

• Electrical Engineering

• Electromechanical Instrument Technology
• Electronic And Computer Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology

• Medical Assistant

• Liberal Arts

• Biological And Physical Sciences
• Other Interdisciplinary Studies

• General Psychology

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• AP credits
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Secondary school rank is recommended.
• A college preparatory program is recommended.

• Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.