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Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks Worth It?

Reading, PA · Large suburb · 1,872 students · Data: College Scorecard, June 2026 release

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks is a Public institution located in large suburb in Reading, PA. It enrolls approximately 1,872 students. The acceptance rate is 99%, making it broadly accessible. 32% of students finish within 6 years (150% of normal time) — low, which is a red flag worth researching before enrolling. With $63,435 median earnings and $25,000 median debt, median debt equals about 5 months of gross pay (estimate) — a solid ROI. 68% of borrowers are making progress on their loans 3 years after leaving school (College Scorecard).

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Source: FIRE 2027 College Free Speech Rankings (student survey fielded 2026 by College Pulse)

Avg Net Price / Year
$24,356
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
Median Earnings (10yr)
$63,435
Acceptance Rate
99%
4-yr Grad Rate
32%
Tuition (In-State)
$15,972
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$26,958
3-yr Loan Repayment
68%
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