SAT and ACT scores

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks SAT and ACT scores

Reading, PA · public college · 1,940 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.

Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026

SAT, middle 50%1090–1275Reading and Writing plus Math
SAT Reading and Writing550–64025th to 75th percentile
SAT Math540–63525th to 75th percentile
ACT composite, middle 50%18–2725th to 75th percentile
Average SAT1174Of students who sent scores
About the same on the CLT71–91From the CLT's own concordance
Admit rate99%Of applicants admitted

Test policy and the CLT

  • SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
  • CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.

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Questions people ask

What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks?

The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks scored 1090 to 1275, with an average of 1174. A score at or above 1180 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.

What ACT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks?

The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 18 to 27. A 27 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.

Does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks require the SAT or ACT?

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.

Does Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks accept the CLT?

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.

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