C+
Above Average
Score: 56/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
79/100 · earnings-weighted

Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences

2-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Reading, Pennsylvania 19611
ℹ️
Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 28%
Outcomes
C
53/100
Affordability
F
28/100
Resources
B+
79/100
Experience
B+
78/100
Prestige
C
46/100

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

270
Total Enrollment
28%
Graduation Rate
89%
Retention Rate
7.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
20%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$74,572
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$71,955
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$20,885
Median debt at graduation
33.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
38.9%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 28% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 98th percentile among similar 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 Hospital School of Health Sciences

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma 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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$71,638$91,434+14%#18 of 59#17$18,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$54,909$61,908+8%#107 of 290#104$25,225

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.

For parents & investors

The Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $239,725
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,777/mo — vs ~$1,104/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 19602 (6.4% cap, Reading)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $11,643 $11,643
Room $9,937
Total Cost (On-Campus) $33,223 $33,223

Financial Aid

89%
Receive Any Aid
33%
Receive Pell Grants
89%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

270
Total Students
84%
Women
50%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 67%
Hispanic 16%
Black 8%
Asian 4%
Two or More 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 50%
25-64 (Adult) 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences?
Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences has an acceptance rate of 20%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences?
Tuition at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is $11,643 for in-state students and $11,643 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences?
The graduation rate at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is 28%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences a good school?
Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences?
Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences has a total enrollment of 270 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology