Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
Reading, PA
98.7%
Acceptance Rate
$15,972
Avg Cost (In-State)
$26,958
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
27.7%
Graduation Rate
1,872
Total Enrollment
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks, at a glance
Graduation rate is the standard federal 6-year completion rate (students often take longer than four years). Earnings & selectivity rankings are computed across every US college in our catalog. Figures from College Scorecard / IPEDS; sticker cost is before financial aid.
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Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$55,620
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$63,435
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
28%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies. | $66,209 | $91,671 | 1098 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | $45,110 | $65,292 | 917 |
| Psychology, General. | $32,408 | $49,543 | 753 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $69,772 | $87,997 | 648 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $37,240 | $56,877 | 580 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $63,425 | $88,192 | 525 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | $73,941 | $98,637 | 449 |
| Biology, General. | $33,417 | $64,910 | 392 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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Tactics that apply here
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Early Action priority deadlines unlock the biggest merit pools
~$15k valueAt many public universities, applying by the EA deadline (Nov 1) instead of regular (Feb 1) decides whether you're considered for the top merit awards.
Who it helps: Students with their applications ready by November of senior year, especially those targeting merit-rich publics.
How to use: List each target school's EA deadline (commonly Nov 1, sometimes Oct 15 or Dec 1). Submit complete applications + test scores by then. Confirm merit-scholarship deadlines separately — some require a different priority date or supplemental essay.
Source ↗File FAFSA the day it opens
~$5k valueMost schools award state and institutional aid first-come-first-served from a fixed pool. Filing FAFSA in October beats filing in February by thousands.
Who it helps: Every student applying for need-based aid, but especially families relying on state grants or institutional aid.
How to use: Set a calendar reminder for the FAFSA opening date (currently Oct 1 most years; Dec 1 in the 2024-25 transition year). Use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool to auto-fill tax info. Submit even if you have to estimate; corrections are easy.
Source ↗CSS Profile is required by 200+ private schools — separate from FAFSA
Most selective private colleges use the CSS Profile in addition to FAFSA. It costs $25 + $16/school and reaches deeper into family finances than FAFSA does.
Who it helps: Any student applying to a private 4-year with significant institutional aid needs.
How to use: Check the CSS Profile school list for each of your target colleges. Open the app at cssprofile.collegeboard.org as soon as it opens (early Oct). Submit ahead of each school's earliest priority date — often before the FAFSA deadline.
Source ↗Scholarships
Scholarships you may qualify for.
Drexel Dean's Merit Scholarship
$10,000-$24,000/year
universityDrexel incoming freshmen with strong academic profile; tiered automatic award.
Deadline: January 15
Learn more ↗Pennsylvania State Grant
Up to $5,750/year
statePennsylvania residents attending approved PA or reciprocal-state schools. Based on financial need via FAFSA.
Deadline: May 1 (August 1 for renewals)
Learn more ↗Bryn Mawr Need-Met Aid
100% need met
universityAll admitted Bryn Mawr students with demonstrated need.
Deadline: CSS Profile + FAFSA
Learn more ↗Penn State Schreyer Honors College Scholarship
$5,000-$8,000/year
universityAdmission to Schreyer Honors College; competitive nationwide.
Deadline: November 1
Learn more ↗Pittsburgh Chancellor's Scholarship
Full tuition + housing + meals + book stipend
universityTop ~20 incoming Pitt freshmen nationally; based on academic record + interview + essay.
Deadline: December 15
Learn more ↗Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia Scholarship
Up to $4,000
localGreek American students from greater Philadelphia/NJ/DE area; HUC of Philly-administered.
Deadline: Spring
Learn more ↗Temple Presidential Scholarship
Up to full tuition
universityTemple top freshmen via competitive review.
Deadline: February 1
Learn more ↗Drexel University Liberty Scholarship
Full tuition for Philadelphia HS grads
universityPell-eligible Philadelphia public/parochial HS graduates accepted to Drexel.
Deadline: FAFSA + admission
Learn more ↗Villanova Presidential Scholarship
Full tuition
universityTop Villanova incoming freshmen via competitive process.
Deadline: January 15
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What it actually costs your family.
Average net price (tuition, fees, room/board minus grant aid) by household income tier, AY 2023–24. Source: IPEDS NPRC1.
| Household income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $16,429 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $15,862 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $23,583 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $25,465 |
| $110,001+ | $29,541 |
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Round-by-round
Acceptance rates by application round.
The single overall 98.7% rate hides a 2–4x gap between ED and RD at most selective schools. Class of 2027 cycle.
Regular Decision
98.67%
acceptance
Bulk-imported from College Scorecard (admission_rate.overall). Deadline/notification dates are typical RD defaults; revise as needed.
Source ↗Class profile
Who actually goes here.
From the most recent Common Data Set and IPEDS.
28.8%
% Pell-eligible
Federal Pell grant recipients
28.8%
% first-generation
First in family to attend college
24.4%
% URM
Black, Hispanic/Latino, Native combined
76.8%
1st-to-2nd year retention
Freshmen who return as sophomores
31.5%
6-year grad rate
Graduate within 150% normal time
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