Reading Area Community College
tuition & fees
$12,510
Student Population
5,369
online students
1,406
Number of Programs
54
Financial Aid Amount
$5,397
Graduation Rate
34%
Reading Area Community College is a Public, 2-4 years college located in Reading, Pennsylvania. RACC ranked 14th in Community Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 5,369 (all undergraduate) and student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. It is a Associate's - Public Suburban-serving Multicampus school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Associate's degree.
Reading Area Community College is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Reading Area Community College and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 S Second St, Reading, PA 19603 |
| Phone | 610-372-4721 |
| WEB | https://www.racc.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.racc.edu/Admissions/default.aspx |
| Online Application | https://www.racc.edu/admissions/degree-seeking |
| Financial Aid | https://www.racc.edu/admissions/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.racc.edu/sites/default/files/HEOA/NetPrice-Calculator/index.html |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.racc.edu/FinancialAid/veteran.aspx |
| Disability Service | https://www.racc.edu/StudentLife/Services/DisabilityServices/default.aspx |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 2-4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Associate's - Public Suburban-serving Multicampus |
| Highest Degree Offered | Associate's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Reading Area Community College has an open admission policy (any students can attend with high school diploma or a certificate of attendance or General Educational Development (GED) certificate). Contact the school to get more information.
| Open Admission Policy | ✔ |
|---|
Tuition & Fees
RACC's 2025 tuition & fees is $11,310 for Pennsylvania residents and $12,510 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.99% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($12,030).
| Pennsylvania Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $11,310 | $12,510 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 5,369 students have enrolled at RACC (2024-2025). Among them, 1,406 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 5,369 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 5,369 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,406 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
RACC offers 54 programs (all undergraduate). 14 out of the 54 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by RACC
| Number of programs | 54 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 14 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✗ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |