Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $6,270 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $12,030 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $14,368 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $8,039 | State avg: $20,881. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 42.69% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 17.69% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Reading Area Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$12,030
Books and supplies
$1,800
Fees and remainder
$538
Sticker price
$14,368
Average net price
$8,039
Average aid coverage
44%
$6,329 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Reading Area Community College pays approximately $8,039 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Pennsylvania average of $20,881 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Reading Area Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Pennsylvania and national averages.
Reading Area Community College net price
$8,039
Pennsylvania average
$20,881
National average
$17,506
Reading Area Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $12,030 and average net price at $8,039. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$12,030
Current net price
$8,039
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Reading Area Community College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$39,082
Undergraduates
3,338
10-Year Median Earnings - Reading Area Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Reading Area Community College graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Reading Area Community College?
Undergraduates
3,338
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
42.69%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
17.69%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 42.69% of Reading Area Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 17.69% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Reading Area Community College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Reading Area Community College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Reading Area Community College lists Middle States Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Reading Area Community College is listed at 10 S Second St, Reading, PA 19603. Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Reading Area Community College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Area Community College | Not available | $12,030 | $8,039 | $39,082 |
| Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine | Not available | Not available | Not available | $138,767 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | 11.40% | $63,829 | $31,671 | $114,862 |
| University of Pennsylvania | 5.87% | $66,104 | $31,229 | $111,371 |
| Lehigh University | 29.26% | $62,180 | $33,549 | $105,584 |
Similar Schools in Reading
This local cluster focuses on nearby Reading schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Reading.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Reading Area Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Reading Area Community College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Reading Area Community College tuition?
Reading Area Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $12,030.
What is Reading Area Community College's average net price?
Reading Area Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $8,039.
What is Reading Area Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $39,082 for Reading Area Community College.
Is Reading Area Community College accredited?
Reading Area Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Reading Area Community College?
The local dataset lists 3,338 undergraduate students at Reading Area Community College.
What percentage of Reading Area Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Reading Area Community College in the local dataset is 42.69%.
What is the federal loan rate at Reading Area Community College?
The federal loan rate for Reading Area Community College in the local dataset is 17.69%.
Where should I verify Reading Area Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Reading Area Community College or the latest official federal education data.