Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks Demographics & Diversity Overview

36%
Minority Students
41%
Female Students
6%
International
27
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks has a diverse student body with 36% students of color and 6% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
62.4%(1,382)
Hispanic
14.9%(329)
African American
8.2%(182)
Asian
6.6%(147)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(5)
Two or More Races
2.7%(59)
Unknown
5.0%(111)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color36%
Total Enrollment2,306
International Students6%

Cultural Engagement

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks has a gender distribution of 41% female students and 59% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
58.6%(1,353)
Women
40.5%(934)
Other
0.9%(21)

Gender Statistics

Men1,353

59% of total enrollment

Women934

41% of total enrollment

Other21

1% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 65% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 6% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.5%(68)
18-19
51.1%(992)
20-21
25.1%(486)
22-24
13.0%(253)
25+
7.3%(141)

Graduate Student Ages

25+
100.0%(4)

Age Diversity Insights

65%

Traditional Age (18-21)

6%

Non-Traditional (25+)

1%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 6% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 69% in-state residents, 25% out-of-state students, and 6% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
69.3%(406)
Out-of-State
24.6%(144)
International
6.1%(36)

Regional Representation

In-State406

69% of student body

Out-of-State144

25% of student body

International36

6% of student body

States Represented

27 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

36%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

41%

Female Students

Global Reach

6%

International

Age Diversity

6%

Non-Traditional Age