Pennsylvania State University - Berks
School info
3.6
Overall Quality
Reputation
3.9
Food
2.4
Clubs
3.4
Facilities
3.6
Internet
3.5
Location
3.5
Opportunities
3.6
Safety
4.5
Social
3.2
Happiness
3.7
Basic Information
Location
- Wyomissing, PA
Institution Overview
- Public/Private: Public
- Established: 1958
- Founder: Ferdinand Thun, Henry Janssen, Textile Machine Works
Academic information
Degree Courses
- Pennsylvania State University - Berks offers 20 bachelor's degree programs and 4 associate degree programs
- as well as 2 master's degree programs. **Total: 26 degree programs**
Key Area
- Engineering
- Business and Computing
- Humanities
- Arts and Social Sciences
- Science
Student and Staff Numbers
- Students: Approximately 1,873 undergraduate students are enrolled at Penn State Berks
- Undergraduates: 1,873 to 2,800 undergraduate students
- Academic Staff: Pennsylvania State University - Berks has approximately 206 full-time and 70 part-time academic staff
- Administrative Staff: The exact number of administrative staff at Pennsylvania State University - Berks is not provided in the sources. However, the staff directory for Penn State Berks Athletics lists several administrative positions, but it does not give a comprehensive total for all administrative staff across the university. Therefore, I can only provide an approximate range based on the information available, but a precise number is not given. **Approximate Range: 100-200** (based on the number of staff listed in the athletics directory and the general size of a university)
Notable Alumni
- notable alumni of Penn State University as a whole include Saquon Barkley
- Dan Bongino
- and Rick Santorum
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Good reviews
Overall 5
Pennsylvania State University - Berks is one of the best schools in PA.
Overall 4.5
This school is really great especially if you find the main campus to be overwhelming. The professors are friendly, a calming campus, and a nice place especially if you thrive in a smaller campus.
Overall 4.5
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Overall 4.4
Sweet campus, social people, and comfortable facilities.
Overall 4.3
Despite rough food last year, I'm hopeful the new renovations will be amazing. The modern buildings, library, and Beaver Athletic Center are my favorites. I always feel safe on campus, and the nearby shopping center adds convenience. Looking forward to another great year with improved dining and excellent facilities!
Overall 4.3
You won't find parties here. However, you will find caring professors, challenging coursework, chances to get involved with the community, and enthusiasm for the sports teams.
Overall 4.3
I love this school, if you like to party this isn't the school for you but if you're serious about your major there's lots of opportunities for internships, research. The location is wonderful, it is very safe here, and it is next to the beautiful Gring's Mill.
Overall 4.2
It's right near a shopping center if you need groceries or want to grab food between classes. I'm a commuter and the campus is located right off of rt 422, making it easy to find. The campus is beautiful, lots of trees and grass, and many of the buildings have artwork and original designs in them.
Bad reviews
Overall 1.5
Berks sucks try harder in high school so you can go to main or declare a major that only is offered here for one year....everyone feels the same way
Overall 1.6
If you want a social life with lots of clubs ,sports and opportunities. DO NOT ATTEND PENN STATE BERKS. The food at the dining hall is less than subpar and they have maybe 8 clubs that you're able to join and about 5 sports. It's a great school for commuters but as for the dorms, they look like jail cells. The campus itself is a dead zone.
Overall 1.6
Do not come here if you are coming straight from a big city. It's very boring. Most of the students act like they're still in high school. The staff is pretty nice. If you think your coming to college to party I guarantee there is not one party in sight. Police are very big on underage drinking. RA's take their job too seriously.
Overall 1.8
Go here if you don't want a typical college experience. Few clubs and things to do. Parties are far away and require a driver to get there. Pretty much a school you go to if you have nowhere else to go.
Overall 1.8
If you want any kind of social life outside of the campus do not go here... Berks is the most boring place on earth and I am just passing through on my way to main campus.
Overall 1.9
Even if you don't like the big campus, this place is just depressing. I would not recommend anyone coming out of high school to attend Berks. Go to a state school where it is easy to have fun and meet good friends. Do not commute.
Overall 2
This school likes to sneak in extra fees to make sure you don't transfer out of their school. I don't recommend anyone come here. If you can, go to Main Campus or a state school. The social life is better and you get more of the college experience.