Reading Area Community College

https://www.racc.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,560

4.83% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$8,869

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

4,788

18.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

25.6%

87 Graduates

About

Reading Area Community College is a higher education institution located in Berks County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Reading Area Community College were General Business Administration & Management (74 degrees awarded), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (69 degrees), and Registered Nursing (25 degrees).

In 2023, 496 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Reading Area Community College. 64.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (229 degrees), 1.33 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (172 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Reading Area Community College is $4,560, which is $−3,693 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Reading Area Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,088 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Reading Area Community College is $4,560, which is $3,693 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,869.

In 2023, 55% of undergraduate students attending Reading Area Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 18% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,560

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Reading Area Community College was $4,560. The cost of tuition at Reading Area Community College is $−3,693 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Reading Area Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,869

2023 Value

10.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Reading Area Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,869. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Reading Area Community College grew by 10.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Reading Area Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,800

Room and Board

$1,800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Reading Area Community College was of $10,800 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Reading Area Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

18%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

55% of undergraduate students at Reading Area Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 44.4% with respect to 2022, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Reading Area Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Reading Area Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1088 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Reading Area Community College had a total enrollment of 4,788 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Reading Area Community College is 892 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,896. This means that 18.6% of students enrolled at Reading Area Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Reading Area Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.5% Hispanic or Latino, 41.8% White, 8.58% Black or African American, 4.22% Two or More Races, 1.65% Asian, 0.125% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0835% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Reading Area Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (24.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (24.4%) and White Male (20.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

18.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Reading Area Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,788 students. The full-time enrollment at Reading Area Community College is 892 and the part-time enrollment is 3,896. This means that 18.6% of students enrolled at Reading Area Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Reading Area Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

64%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Reading Area Community College was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Reading Area Community College had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Reading Area Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
2,033 enrolled students
White
2,002 enrolled students
Black or African American
411 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Reading Area Community College is 42.5% Hispanic or Latino, 41.8% White, 8.58% Black or African American, 4.22% Two or More Races, 1.65% Asian, 0.125% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0835% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 7 students (0.146%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 146 more women than men received degrees from Reading Area Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Reading Area Community College is white (229 degrees awarded). There were 1.33 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (172 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Reading Area Community College is General Business Administration & Management (74 degrees awarded), followed by Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (69 degrees) and Registered Nursing (25 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Reading Area Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (50 degrees awarded), Construction (19 degrees), and Physical Sciences (18 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Reading Area Community College are Social workers, all other (159,539 people), Other managers (129,381 people), Postsecondary teachers (88,588 people), Software developers (80,788 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (72,819 people).

The most specialized majors at Reading Area Community College in 2023 are Human Sciences (50 degrees awarded), Construction (19 degrees), Physical Sciences (18 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (18 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (14 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Reading Area Community College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Reading Area Community College are Human Sciences (50 degrees awarded), Construction (19 degrees), Physical Sciences (18 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (18 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (14 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Reading Area Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (466,523 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (311,350 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (254,020 people), Outpatient care centers (168,920 people), and Computer Systems Design (154,530 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Reading Area Community College.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
74 degrees awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
69 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
25 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Reading Area Community College was General Business Administration & Management with 74 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Reading Area Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

175

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

321

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 175 degrees were awarded to men at Reading Area Community College, which is 0.545 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (321).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Reading Area Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Reading Area Community College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.727 times less than the 44 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Reading Area Community College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 1.88 times more than the 24 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

12%

100% Completion Time

21%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 12% of students graduating from Reading Area Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 21% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 25% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (43.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Reading Area Community College is Male and White (43.9% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
229 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
172 degrees awarded
Black or African American
38 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Reading Area Community College is white (229 degrees awarded). There were 1.33 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (172 degrees).

0.605% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
141 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
113 degrees awarded
White Male
88 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Reading Area Community College is white female (141 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (113 degrees).

Operations

Reading Area Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $19.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 487k (2.46%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Reading Area Community College had a total salary expenditure of 42.9M. Reading Area Community College employs 15 Associate professors, 14 Instructors and 14 Professors. Most academics at Reading Area Community College are Female Instructor (13), Female Professor (12), and Female Associate professor (12).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Reading Area Community College are: Management, with 43 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 28 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 27 employees.

Endowment

$19.8M

2023 Endowment

51.2%

growth from 2022

Reading Area Community College has an endowment valued at about $19.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Reading Area Community College grew 51.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $14M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Reading Area Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$18.9M

2023 Salaries

3.4%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Reading Area Community College paid a median of $18.9M in salaries, which represents 44.1% of their overall expenditure ($42.9M) and a 3.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.71% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.39% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.02M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Reading Area Community College paid a total of $4.02M to 59 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

15 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

43 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Reading Area Community College were Associate professor with 15 employees, Instructor with 14 employees, and Professor with 14 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Reading Area Community College were Management with 43 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 28 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 27 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Female Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Reading Area Community College was Female Instructor with 13 employees, Female Professor with 12 employees, and Female Associate professor with 12 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Reading Area Community College.

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