Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks is one of the forty-four public 4-year colleges in Pennsylvania. The campus is located in a suburb, in Reading.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,719 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 694 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 541 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 78%). Every year 57% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $14,214, and fees were $976. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $22,716 and $976 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students2,719 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio15:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate78% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 1 |
| Certificate | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 42 miles radius of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
15 miles away |
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Penn State Schuylkill
22 miles away |
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Harrisburg Area Community College - Lancaster Campus
27 miles away |
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Eastern Center for Arts & Technology - Peter Beck Community
32 miles away |
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Millersville University of Pennsylvania
32 miles away |
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley
33 miles away |
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West Chester University of Pennsylvania
34 miles away |
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Lincoln University
38 miles away |
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Center for Arts & Technology - West Grove Campus
39 miles away |
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
42 miles away |
Admission
86%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 980 to 1190 |
| ACT | 21 to 26 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $65 |
| Graduates | $65 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $592/credit | |
| In State Students | $592/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $947/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $857/credit | |
| In State Students | $857/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,130/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $26,640 | $26,640 | $42,615 |
| ADN | 70 | $41,440 | $41,440 | $66,290 |
| BSN | 125 | $74,000 | $74,000 | $118,375 |
| FNP | 50 | $42,850 | $42,850 | $56,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 85% of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 34% | $4,454 |
| Other Federal Grant | 9% | $1,273 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 36% | $3,557 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 46% | $3,826 |
| Federal Student Loans | 66% | $5,398 |
| Private Loans | 11% | $13,514 |
$20,242
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$16,976 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$17,371 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$21,613 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$25,490 |
| Over $110,000$26,750 |
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Student Population
2,719
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,126
Women
1,593
Men
89%
Full-time
11%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
66% |
|
Hispanic |
12% |
|
Black/African American |
8% |
|
Asian |
5% |
|
Non-resident alien |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Pennsylvania state board of nursing.
