by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Reading Area Community College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Reading Area Community College came in at $11,310 annually. For students from out of state the figure was $12,510. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Of that total, required fees amounted to $1,770 in-state and $1,770 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,540 | $10,740 |
| Fees | $1,770 | $1,770 |
| Total | $11,310 | $12,510 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What does Reading Area Community College cost for part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To see where that lands, here is how Reading Area Community College prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In PA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Reading Area Community College is a relative bargain.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. See the Reading Area Community College Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at Reading Area Community College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $8,400 | $9,450 |
| Two Years Ago | $8,700 | $9,810 |
| One Year Ago | $9,120 | $10,260 |
| Most Recent Year | $9,540 | $10,740 |
This chart shows the way tuition at RACC has tracked over the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition went up 4.7%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $13,095 next year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.61%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $11,717. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 3.69%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $12,972.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $11,717 | $12,972 |
| In 2 Years | $12,139 | $13,451 |
| In 3 Years | $12,576 | $13,947 |
| In 4 Years | $13,029 | $14,462 |
| In 5 Years | $13,498 | $14,996 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $54,832, or close to $49,461 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For specifics on financial aid at Reading Area Community College, visit the Reading Area Community College Financial Aid page.
