Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks Admission
Acceptance Rate
98.67%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
9.43%
Freshmen Enrollment
561
SAT Scores
1,180
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 6,030 students have applied and 5,950 students have allowed to admit to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks (Acceptance rate: 98.67%). Penn State Berks's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 9.43 % where 561 students have finally enrolled out of 5,950 admitted students.
Penn State Berks acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Academy of Vocal Arts and All-State Career School, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 56.84%).
Penn State Berks enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 58.88%).
How to Apply to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Penn State Berks. Penn State Berks offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://berks.psu.edu/admission |
|---|---|
| Financial Aid | https://berks.psu.edu/tuition-and-financial-aid/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://tuition.psu.edu/student-tuition-calculators |
| Veterans Tuition | https://berks.psu.edu/admission/veterans-services |
| Athletic | https://ncaa.org/sports/2013/11/19/graduation-rates.aspx |
| Disability Service | https://berks.psu.edu/student-disability-resources |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Penn State Berks and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks is 1,180 and the average ACT score is 20. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks is higher (competitive score) than the schools (average score is 1,070). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks | 1,180 | 20 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,070 | 0 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania | 1,080 | 66 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks, 140 students submitted SAT scores (25% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,180 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 550 | 600 | 640 |
| Mathematics | 540 | 580 | 635 |
| Total | 1,090 | 1,180 | 1,275 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks, 7 students submitted ACT scores (1% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 20 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 18 | 20 | 27 |
| English | 14 | 22 | 26 |
| Mathematics | 18 | 20 | 25 |
Penn State Berks Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
3 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |