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Reading Area Community College

Reading Area Community College is a public 2-year institution in Reading, PA. It enrolls about 4,788 students.

FieldValue
TypePublic 2-year
Controlpublic
Level2-year
LocationReading, PA 19603
CountyBerks County
Enrollment4,788
Acceptance rate—
Applicants / admitted—
In-state tuition & fees$10,890
Out-of-state tuition & fees$12,030
Graduation rate (150%)—
Transfer-out rate—
Full-time retention rate64%
Average net price (after aid)$8,869
Campus settingCity: Small
Size category1,000 - 4,999
Highest degree offeredAssociate's degree
Websitehttps://www.racc.edu/
Phone6103724721

Admissions

This institution does not report first-year admission figures to IPEDS, often because admission is open.

Cost

In-state students pay about $10,890 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $12,030. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.

Cost after financial aid

The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $8,869 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.

Family incomeAverage net price
Under $30,000$6,980
$30,001–48,000$6,502
$48,001–75,000$8,278
$75,001–110,000$10,947
Over $110,000$13,943

Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.

Outcomes

A 150% graduation rate is not reported for this institution in the 2023 collection — common for very small, new or specialised institutions.

Where it is

Reading Area Community College is in Reading, PA, Berks County. Its coordinates are 40.3349, -75.9351.

Nearby institutions

Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences 2 km · ReadingAmerican Barber and Beauty Academy 2 km · ReadingAlvernia University 3 km · ReadingAlbright College 4 km · ReadingMiller-Motte College-Berks Technical Institute 4 km · WyomissingEmpire Beauty School-Reading 4 km · Reading

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Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Reading Area Community College?

Reading Area Community College does not report a selective admission rate to IPEDS; it may have open admission.

How much does Reading Area Community College cost?

Tuition and required fees are about $10,890 for in-state students and $12,030 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.

How many students attend Reading Area Community College?

About 4,788 students are enrolled.