Colleges in Reading, Pennsylvania
Reading is a city in Pennsylvania. According to Census data, the population is 267,155 (estimated). For the academic year 2023-2024, seven colleges are active for serving college programs in Reading, Pennsylvania. In addition, there are 37 colleges located within 30 miles from Reading.
By school type, there are two public and five private schools. By school level, there are three 4-years (or high) schools, two 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and two less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
All Seven schools offer undergraduate programs and two schools offer graduate programs. The 2024 average tuition & fees of the schools in Reading, Pennsylvania is $23,206 for Pennsylvania residents and $20,981 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 63.52% and the average SAT score is 1,078. A total of 11,032 students enrolled in schools in Reading, Pennsylvania, of which 1,775 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Reading, Pennsylvania
The following table lists 7 colleges located in Reading and 31 schools near Reading, Pennsylvania ordered by distance from Reading. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles. The colleges in light blue rows are located in the city limit and other schools are not located in, but near the city.
| College Name | Distance From Reading | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Area Community College Reading, PA Public, 2-4 years valid | 0.57 miles | $12,030 | 4,533 | 20% | 19 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences Reading, PA Private, 2-4 years valid | 1.58 miles | $11,915 | 259 | 44% | 7 to 1 | - | 12.9% | 970 |
| Albright College Reading, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 1.73 miles | $28,794 | 1,498 | 48% | 9 to 1 | $1,510 | 84.9% | - |
| American Barber and Beauty Academy Reading, PA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 1.76 miles | $7,150 | 131 | - | 16 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Empire Beauty School-Reading Reading, PA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 2.09 miles | $17,500 | 50 | - | 15 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Alvernia University Reading, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 2.14 miles | $42,810 | 2,484 | 63% | 12 to 1 | $16,686 | 59.0% | 1,075 |
| Miller-Motte College-Berks Technical Institute Wyomissing, PA Private, 2-4 years valid | 2.77 miles | $5,000 | 311 | 44% | 10 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks Reading, PA Public, 4 years four-years | 2.78 miles | $26,668 | 2,077 | 33% | 13 to 1 | $33,020 | 97.3% | 1,190 |
| European Medical School of Massage Sinking Spring, PA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 4.57 miles | $13,977 | 24 | - | 12 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Berks Career & Technology Center Leesport, PA Public, Less than 2 years valid | 5.14 miles | $10,990 | 42 | - | 1 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA Public, 4 years four-years | 14.16 miles | $16,434 | 7,455 | 56% | 20 to 1 | $16,742 | 96.1% | 1,140 |
| Evangelical Theological Seminary Myerstown, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 20.13 miles | - | 180 | - | - | $11,423 | - | - |
| Universal Technical Institute of Pennsylvania Inc Exton, PA Private, 2-4 years valid | 22.59 miles | $40,500 | 1,001 | 44% | 35 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill Schuylkill Haven, PA Public, 4 years four-years | 24.31 miles | $25,118 | 623 | 26% | 12 to 1 | $32,114 | 85.8% | 1,070 |
| Lebanon County Area Vocational Technical School Lebanon, PA Public, Less than 2 years valid | 24.45 miles | $17,784 | 81 | - | 2 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Automotive Training Center-Exton Exton, PA Private, 2-4 years valid | 24.58 miles | $43,800 | 348 | 71% | 22 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Metro Beauty Academy Allentown, PA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 25.13 miles | $17,450 | 186 | - | 13 to 1 | - | - | - |
| University of Valley Forge Phoenixville, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 25.27 miles | $24,510 | 583 | 42% | 11 to 1 | $9,540 | 82.4% | - |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Allentown Allentown, PA Private, 2-4 years valid | 25.65 miles | $32,043 | 419 | 55% | 18 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences Lancaster, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 25.70 miles | $31,866 | 1,775 | 58% | 13 to 1 | $16,830 | 45.7% | 1,120 |
| The Salon Professional Academy Collegeville, PA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 26.16 miles | $17,050 | 68 | - | 25 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Empire Beauty School-Lebanon Lebanon, PA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 26.26 miles | $17,500 | 37 | - | 11 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Lancaster Bible College Lancaster, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 26.44 miles | $29,990 | 2,066 | 68% | 16 to 1 | $10,985 | 97.2% | 1,110 |
| Chester County Intermediate Unit Downingtown, PA Public, Less than 2 years valid | 26.55 miles | $26,166 | 89 | - | 10 to 1 | - | 100.0% | - |
| Ursinus College Collegeville, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 26.82 miles | $59,196 | 1,527 | 73% | 10 to 1 | - | 82.2% | 1,280 |
| Cedar Crest College Allentown, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 27.39 miles | $44,934 | 1,324 | 62% | 9 to 1 | $14,838 | 84.3% | 1,075 |
| Joseph F McCloskey School of Nursing Pottsville, PA Private, 2-4 years valid | 27.50 miles | $17,337 | 64 | - | 6 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Lehigh Carbon Community College Schnecksville, PA Public, 2-4 years valid | 27.94 miles | $13,205 | 6,242 | 20% | 19 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Lancaster School of Cosmetology & Therapeutic Bodywork Lancaster, PA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 28.00 miles | $13,600 | 88 | - | 20 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 28.26 miles | $60,240 | 1,959 | 82% | 8 to 1 | $16,480 | 65.5% | 1,310 |
| Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Lancaster, PA Public, 2-4 years valid | 28.33 miles | $9,050 | 1,312 | 56% | 16 to 1 | - | 91.1% | 1,110 |
| Immaculata University Immaculata, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 28.63 miles | $28,550 | 2,361 | 61% | 10 to 1 | $12,780 | 69.7% | 1,180 |
| Empire Beauty School-Pottsville Pottsville, PA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 28.79 miles | $17,500 | 67 | - | 21 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Pennsylvania College of Art and Design Lancaster, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 28.89 miles | $31,370 | 245 | 60% | 7 to 1 | - | 44.3% | - |
| Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 28.94 miles | $68,380 | 1,990 | 85% | 9 to 1 | - | 36.2% | 1,378 |
| Lancaster Theological Seminary Lancaster, PA Private, 4 years four-years | 29.02 miles | $20,319 | 73 | - | - | $20,107 | - | - |
| Champ's Barber School Lancaster, PA Private, Less than 2 years valid | 29.03 miles | $18,900 | 46 | - | 20 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Great Valley Malvern, PA Public, 4 years four-years | 29.19 miles | $28,114 | 271 | - | - | $45,188 | - | - |
| Average | - | $20,981 | 11,032 | 42% | 13 to 1 | $17,072 | 63.5% | 1,078 |