Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks Acceptance Rate
Reading, Pennsylvania · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,844
- Admitted
- 5,676
- Yield
- 10.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks's acceptance rate has risen from 88.7% in 2014–15 to 97.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,398 to 5,844 (+144%) over that period.
Its 97.1% rate makes Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks more selective than about 5% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 4%.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 10.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,398 | 2,126 | 88.7% | 855 |
| 2015–16 | 2,413 | 2,048 | 84.9% | 793 |
| 2016–17 | 2,164 | 1,883 | 87% | 738 |
| 2017–18 | 2,447 | 2,097 | 85.7% | 694 |
| 2018–19 | 1,817 | 1,585 | 87.2% | 600 |
| 2022–23 | 5,605 | 5,453 | 97.3% | 632 |
| 2023–24 | 5,844 | 5,676 | 97.1% | 591 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,038 | 2,960 | 97.4% |
| Men | 2,759 | 2,670 | 96.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 540–650 | 29% |
| SAT Math | 550–660 | |
| ACT Composite | 26–29 | 4% |
How Pennsylvania State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks's acceptance rate?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks's acceptance rate is 97.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,676 admitted of 5,844 applicants).
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks test optional?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks received 5,844 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,676.
What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks?
Admitted students at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks typically scored 540–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 550–660 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks getting harder to get into?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 88.7% in 2014–15 to 97.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://berks.psu.edu/.