Paying for Reading Area Community College

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$10,890 4.01%	$12,030 3.89%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Reading Area Community College (RACC) are $10,890 for Pennsylvania residents and $12,030 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $8,851 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

99% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $3,524. It could cover 29.29% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $24,966 for Pennsylvania residents and $26,106 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

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Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Reading Area Community College is $10,890 for Pennsylvania residents and $12,030 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 4.01% for Pennsylvania residents and increased by 3.89% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount ($5,168) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $8,851.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of RACC is $11,327 for Pennsylvania residents and $12,497 for out-of-state students, a 3.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.

RACC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$10,470	$11,580	$15,800
2023-2024	$10,890	$12,030	$15,800
Change % 2023-2024	4.01%	3.89%	0.00%
2024-2025	$11,327	$12,497	$15,800

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at RACC. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $363 for Pennsylvania residents and $401 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$349	$386
	2023-2024	$363	$401
	2024-2025	$378	$417

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Reading Area Community College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.

Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to RACC
	In-State	Out-of-State
Reading Area Community College	$10,890	$12,030
Harrisburg Area Community College	$8,918	$11,400
Community College of Philadelphia	$8,688	$12,744
Community College of Allegheny County	$8,803	$12,583
Montgomery County Community College	$11,250	$16,230
Northampton County Area Community College	$10,980	$14,730