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
63.1%(1,267)
Hispanic
15.2%(305)
African American
7.9%(158)
Asian
6.8%(136)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(5)
Two or More Races
2.7%(54)
Unknown
4.1%(83)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color36%
Total Enrollment2,077
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
58.7%(1,229)
Women
40.2%(842)
Other
1.0%(21)

Gender Statistics

Men1,229

59% of total enrollment

Women842

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 62% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 7% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
24.1%(499)
18-19
41.3%(855)
20-21
20.9%(432)
22-24
6.7%(139)
25+
7.0%(146)

Graduate Student Ages

25+
100.0%(6)

Age Diversity Insights

62%

Traditional Age (18-21)

7%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

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 65% in-state residents, 29% out-of-state students, and 6% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
65.4%(406)
Out-of-State
28.8%(179)
International
5.8%(36)

Regional Representation

In-State406

65% of student body

Out-of-State179

29% 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

7%

Non-Traditional Age