Reading Area Community College — tuition $9,120 in-state, $10,260 out-of-state
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Rating Context:⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.
Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the
Outcomes Score (D)
which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 26%
Outcomes
D
44/100
Affordability
B+
77/100
Resources
C+
55/100
Experience
D
41/100
Prestige
F
23/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
4,788
Total Enrollment
26%
Graduation Rate
64%
Retention Rate
20.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$8,869
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Reading Area Community College ▼
14%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
The campus ZIP (19603) has no residential market, so these figures average 5 nearby ZIP codes within 3 miles of campus (19611, 19602, 19601, 19604, 19610).
What happens to students who enroll at Reading Area Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$39,082
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$32,565
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$8,750
Median debt at graduation
33.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
34.7%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 22% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 44th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (PA wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Reading Area Community College
Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
Category
In-State
Out-of-State
Tuition
$9,120
$10,260
Financial Aid
86%
Receive Any Aid
60%
Receive Pell Grants
18%
Take Out Loans
$8,869
Avg Net Price
Net Price by Family Income
Family Income
Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000
$6,980
$30,001 - $48,000
$6,502
$48,001 - $75,000
$8,278
$75,001 - $110,000
$10,947
$110,001+
$13,943
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~656 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person54%
Hybrid (Some Online)21%
Fully Online25%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)41%
25-64 (Adult)26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Reading Area Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Reading Area Community College?
Tuition at Reading Area Community College is
$9,120 for in-state students
and $10,260 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $8,869.
What is the graduation rate at Reading Area Community College?
The graduation rate at Reading Area Community College is 26%.
This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Reading Area Community College a good school?
Reading Area Community College has a Repit College Score of 48/100 (Grade: C).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Reading Area Community College?
Reading Area Community College has a total enrollment of 4,788 students.
Is there rental demand near Reading Area Community College?
Yes! Approximately 14% of students at Reading Area Community College live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 656 students who need rental housing near campus.
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