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Reading Area Community College

Reading, PA · Public · Associate's degrees · City

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About Reading Area Community College

Reading Area Community College (RACC) is a public community college in Reading, Pennsylvania. The college was founded in 1971 and serves the greater Reading area and Berks County, Pennsylvania. The institution is a Hispanic-serving institution ('HSI') as defined by federal law (the Higher Education Opportunity Act, Title V, 2008).

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Open

Acceptance

$9,228

Net price

3,703

Enrollment

34%

Grad rate

Report Card

C-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$9,228

Average net price

$6,480

In-state tuition

$12,510

Out-of-state tuition

Room & board

$1,800

Books & supplies

$14,563

Total cost of attendance

35%

Students receiving Pell grants

20%

Students with federal loans

$8,750

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$7,968
$30–48K
$8,553
$48–75K
$8,987
$75–110K
$12,121
$110K+
$14,049

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$39,082

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$32,565

Median earnings (6 yrs)

34%

Graduation rate

66%

Retention rate

65%

Earn more than a HS grad

$7,534

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

3,703

Total enrollment

73%

Part-time

25

Avg. age at entry

54%

First-generation

Gender balance

69% women
31% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic
49%
White
31%
Black
11%
Two or more races
6%
Asian
1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%

Reading Area Community College FAQ

Is Reading Area Community College a public or private school?

Reading Area Community College is a public institution located in Reading, PA.

What is the acceptance rate at Reading Area Community College?

Reading Area Community College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Reading Area Community College cost?

The average annual net price at Reading Area Community College is $9,228 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $6,480 in-state and $12,510 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Reading Area Community College?

About 34% of students at Reading Area Community College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Reading Area Community College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Reading Area Community College students earn a median of $39,082 per year.

How many students attend Reading Area Community College?

Reading Area Community College enrolls about 3,703 students.

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