Acceptance
99%
Avg SAT
1174
In-State
$15,972
Grad Rate (4yr)
23%
Retention
77%
Earnings
$63,435
AI Overview
Penn State Berks offers the resources of a major research university on an intimate 258-acre campus in Reading. With small class sizes and accessible professors, students benefit from personalized attention while accessing Big Ten opportunities. The campus attracts self-directed learners who want flexibility—many start here before transitioning to University Park, though strong students often choose to complete all four years in Reading's supportive environment.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
ACT data not available
In-State Tuition
$15,972
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,958
Room & Board
$14,474
Average Net Price
$24,356
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
29%
Take Federal Loans
52%
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$63,435Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$25,000Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesInformation Science/Studies
11 graduates
$91,671
4 yrs after graduation
Accounting and Related Services
29 graduates
$88,192
4 yrs after graduation
Mechanical Engineering
42 graduates
$87,997
4 yrs after graduation
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians
26 graduates
$81,835
4 yrs after graduation
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
21 graduates
$77,336
4 yrs after graduation
Biological and Physical Sciences
14 graduates
$69,102
4 yrs after graduation
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
20 graduates
$67,399
4 yrs after graduation
Business/Commerce, General
48 graduates
$65,292
4 yrs after graduation
Biology, General
19 graduates
$64,910
4 yrs after graduation
Criminal Justice and Corrections
13 graduates
$56,877
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
29+ programsAnd 17 more programs available
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