Reading Area Community College
Reading Area Community College is one of the seventeen public 2-year colleges in Pennsylvania. The campus is located in an urban area, in Reading.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 4,207 students attend the school. Every year 15% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.RACC's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $7,740, and fees were $1,650. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $8,700 and $1,650 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleSmall City |
Number of Students4,207 |
Student to Faculty Ratio21:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate60% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 01/01/1979 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 04/01/1996 - Current |
Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 06/01/1986 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $182/credit | |
In State Students | $313/credit | |
Out of State Students | $345/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
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In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $8,190 | $14,085 | $15,525 |
ADN | 70 | $12,740 | $21,910 | $24,150 |
BSN | 125 | $22,750 | $39,125 | $43,125 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 91% of Reading Area Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 70% | $4,306 |
Other Federal Grant | 10% | $542 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 40% | $1,675 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 17% | $2,378 |
Federal Student Loans | 40% | $4,673 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$9,542
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$8,586 |
$30,001 to $48,000$8,061 |
$48,001 to $75,000$10,988 |
$75,001 to $110,000$13,297 |
Over $110,000$13,800 |
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Student Population
4,207
Undergrads
0
Graduates
2,628
Women
1,579
Men
26%
Full-time
74%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
49% |
Hispanic |
34% |
Black/African American |
10% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Asian |
2% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Pennsylvania state board of nursing.