Located on 258 wooded acres in southeastern PA, Penn State Berks is a residential campus that serves a diverse student body of approximately 2900. The college offers the benefits of a major research university with the intimacy of small classes.
Berks offers many opportunities for undergraduate research and hundreds of internships. Students enjoy a rich campus life with Division III athletics, club and intramural sports, and more than 50 clubs and organizations. Eight of ten students receive financial aid, and we offer special services tailored to meet international student needs.
University-operated housing is available for 800+ students; Privately owned housing is also available close to campus.
2,888 attend classes here.
Student to teacher ratio of 17:1
51 Clubs & Organizations
Penn State Berks offers 20 baccalaureate degrees and 4 associate degrees that can be completed in their entirety at Penn State Berks. Nearly all of Penn State's more than 275 baccalaureate programs may be started at Penn State Berks as part of the 2+2 Plan.
NCAA Division III
North Eastern Athletic Conference(NEAC)
Penn State offers more than 275 majors, with four-year degrees offered at all 20 of our undergraduate campuses.
Starting a program at a Commonwealth Campus and completing at University Park. The most common path to a Penn State degree.
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