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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks, also referred to as Penn State Berks, is a public institution located in Reading, Pennsylvania, United States. It was established in the year 1958. The campus has 15 buildings which spread across an area of more than 240 acres. The institute offers more than 10 baccalaureate degrees, several associate degrees, and other minor degrees in various fields of study.
Penn State Berks maintains an active athletic life. The team mascot is called the Nittany Lion. The men’s and women’s teams compete in the NCAA Division III. They participate in varsity sports such as volleyball, cross country, hockey, rugby, golf, baseball, tennis, soccer, softball, and basketball. The institution also hosts club sports including bowling, ice hockey, and cheerleading.
Penn State Berks is in Reading, PA. Reading is a medium-sized suburb. The school is a public institution. Penn State Berks issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include business and management, computer science and engineering, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Not all applicants to Penn State Berks are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 530 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 430 to 560 in 2007. People seek out Penn State Berks, and many students are from other states.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The Penn State Berks teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 2,824 students study at the school (in 2007).
Penn State Berks makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students participate in Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Penn State Berks
Tulpehocken Rd
Reading, PA 19610-1016
General Phone: (610) 396-6000
http://www.bk.psu.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 92 | business |
| Education And Teaching | 50 | ESL instruction, elementary school teaching |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 34 | information science |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 33 | exercise science, occupational therapist assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 29 | technical and business writing, liberal arts and sciences, foreign language and literature, American studies |
| Science | 23 | biological and physical sciences |
| Engineering Technician | 22 | mechanical engineering tech, electronics tech |
| Engineering | 16 | electrical engineering |
| Therapy And Counseling | 16 | psychology |
| Hospitality | 6 | hospitality administration |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 1 | agricultural business |
Number of programs and degrees for Penn State Berks in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 225 | 11 |
| Associate's degree | 58 | 8 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 39 | 1 |
In 2007, Penn State Berks had a total enrollment of 2,824 students (2,596 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 60% |
| Women | 40% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 96% |
| Graduate | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 56% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
Penn State Berks offers campus housing for 816 of its 2,596 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Reading, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,069 | 2,414 | 79% | 961 | 40% |
| Men | 1,590 | 1,287 | 81% | 572 | 44% |
| Women | 1,479 | 1,127 | 76% | 389 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 96% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 3% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,464 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,246 |
| Room and board | $ 7,740 |
| Room charge | $ 4,490 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,930 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,168 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,456 |
Financial Aid:
Penn State Berks participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 332906)
Penn State Berks has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 27 | 16 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 19 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 19 | 23 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $81,384 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $77,251 | 3 | $74,079 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $81,497 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $68,547 | 13 | $69,654 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 22 | $64,379 | 10 | $56,882 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $49,038 | 7 | $42,472 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 9 | $55,690 | 13 | $54,692 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 59 | $64,364 | 45 | $58,376 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference |
| Baseball | Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference |
| Track | Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, Other
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Technical and Business Writing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapist Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Penn State Berks Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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