Value signal
Lower net price
After typical aid, families pay below the national average.
This school$8.0k
National avg$10k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Reading Area Community College
Reading, PA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$6,270
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,030
Avg On-Campus Living
$14,527
Avg Off-Campus Living
$10,800
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$20,797
Net price (after aid)$8,039
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$6,980
$30k – $48k$6,502
$48k – $75k$8,278
$75k – $110k$10,947
$110k+$13,943
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$39,082
Median debt at graduation$8,750
Est. monthly loan payment$93
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 4.5×Graduates earn about 4.5× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants43%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans18%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
26%
Freshman Retention
64%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Out-of-state value
$12k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Need-based aid friendly
43% above avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$6.3k
Out-of-state
$12k
Net price
$8.0k
below avg
Pell
43%
above avg
Median debt
$8.8k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$39.1k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
CommunicationsComputer ScienceBusinessEducationEngineeringHealth SciencesArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing Arts
Programs (33)
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Software EngineeringData Science
Business
FinanceMarketing
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary EducationSpecial Education
Engineering
Civil EngineeringMechanical EngineeringBiomedical Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
100%
SAT range
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About Reading Area Community College
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- Where is Reading Area Community College located?
- Reading Area Community College is located in Reading, PA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Reading Area Community College?
- Reading Area Community College is a public community college based in PA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Reading Area Community College?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Reading Area Community College is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Reading Area Community College?
- Reading Area Community College's published in-state tuition is approximately $6,270 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Reading Area Community College?
- Reading Area Community College reports total enrollment of approximately 3,338 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Reading Area Community College?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Reading Area Community College.
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