Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks tuition, cost & net price

The sticker price at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks is $32,242 a year for Pennsylvania residents. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $24,356 on average, and what your family pays depends mostly on income. Choose yours below.

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$24,356 /yr

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Sticker price $32,242. College Scorecard.

Net price by family income

Average after grants and scholarships for Pennsylvania residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.

College Scorecard, latest reported year

Sticker price, line by line

Per year, living on campusIn-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$15,972$26,958
Housing & meals$14,232$14,232
Books & supplies$1,840$1,840
Personal & travel$4,788$4,788
Living-at-home adjustment−$4,590−$4,590
Total cost of attendance$32,242$43,228

Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.

Debt after graduation

Median federal loan debt$19,500
Debt as a share of earnings 10 years out31%

College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal

Who gets aid

Students with Pell Grants29%Federal grants for lower-income students
Grants for the average aided student$7,886Sticker price minus average net price

State aid: Pennsylvania residents with financial need may receive a PA State Grant: up to $6,000 a year in 2026-27 at approved colleges, depending on need and the college. Not included in the prices above. Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), PA State Grant

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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks net price compared with other Pennsylvania colleges

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks has the 65th-lowest average net price of 114 Pennsylvania colleges we cover. Schools around it:

RankCollegeAvg. net priceGraduationEarnings, 10 yrs
61Saint Francis University$23,52674%$62,101
62Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania$23,72656%$56,351
63Juniata College$23,98874%$56,918
64Immaculata University$24,25871%$75,701
65Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks$24,35632%$63,435
66Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College$24,55844%$63,435
67Washington & Jefferson College$25,00270%$67,918
68Pennsylvania College of Technology$25,11053%$52,567
69Haverford College$25,31490%$79,966

College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Pennsylvania colleges →

Why Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks costs more or less than similar schools

SchoolAcceptanceYou'd payGraduationEarnings, 10 yrsPrice gap
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks99%$24,35632%$63,435This school
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine98%$22,58526%$63,435
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill97%$19,65932%$63,435
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Mont Alto98%$19,45434%$63,435
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton99%$17,91039%$63,435

College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.

Why the price is different

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks would cost you $1,771 more per year than Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine, on average.

  • Higher sticker price at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$764).
  • Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Brandywine gives aided families $617 more in grants, on average.
Per year, Pennsylvania residentPennsylvania State University-Penn State BerksPennsylvania State University-Penn State BrandywineDifference
Tuition & fees$15,972$15,208+$764
Books & supplies$1,840$1,840$0
Housing & meals$14,232$13,820+$412
Personal & travel$4,788$4,788$0
Living-at-home adjustment−$4,590−$4,568−$22
Sticker price$32,242$31,088+$1,154
Average grants−$7,886−$8,503+$617
You pay$24,356$22,585+$1,771

“+” means Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks cost questions

How much is tuition at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks?

Tuition and fees are $15,972 a year for Pennsylvania residents and $26,958 for out-of-state students.

What is the total cost of attending Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks?

The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $32,242 a year for Pennsylvania residents living on campus and about $43,228 for out-of-state students.

What do families actually pay at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks?

After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $24,356 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $16,429; $48–75k pay $23,583; $110k+ pay $29,541. These figures are for Pennsylvania residents.

How much debt do Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks graduates have?

The median federal loan debt at graduation is $19,500.

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks overview