PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY-PENN STATE BERKS

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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Reading, PA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.

Contacting the School

Tulpehocken Rd
Reading, PA 19610-6009
Main Phone: (610) 396-6000
Web Site: www.bk.psu.edu/

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,287 (full-time equivalent) students. 98.5% of students attend full-time, while 1.5% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 477 male students and 343 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 58.2% of the student body, while females made up 41.8%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (6)%, Hispanic (3)%, and Asian (5)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 80.5% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 440. One quarter of students scored at least 540.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 440 or higher. One fourth of students scored 560 or higher.

Degree Levels

Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Agribusiness

Agricultural Business And Management

Business And Management

Computer

Information Sciences And Systems

Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Engineering Technology And Technicians

Health Care

Medical Assistant

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies

Psychology

General Psychology

School Accreditation

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks reports that it is nationally accredited.

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks is accredited regionally.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
Accelerated programs
AP credits
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 17,176
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 11,956
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 21,534

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

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

Recommended (but not required):

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

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

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

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