Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences

1025 Old Wyomissing Road
Reading, PA 19611
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings

School Highlights

Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences serves 288 students (72% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 92%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 288 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 29%
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
58 staff

Student Body

The student population of Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences has declined by 41% over five years.
The Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences diversity score of 0.42 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 90% over five years.
Total Enrollment
288 students
344 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
# Full-Time Students
207 students
241 students
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# Part-Time Students
81 students
103 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
207 students
241 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
81 students
103 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
4%
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% Asian
8%
14%
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% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
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% Black
12%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences and the percentage of Black community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences and the percentage of White community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
75%
52%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
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% Unknown races
n/a
7%
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Diversity Score
0.42
0.68
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.52%
0.658%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4973%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$52,700
$34,900
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
91%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$15,033
$12,602
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,626
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
29%
78%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences and the community college average percent admitted of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
SAT Reading
543
535
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SAT Math
509
510
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SAT Writing
470
435
This chart displays the SAT Writing score of Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences and the community college average SAT Writing score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
ACT Composite
22
19
This chart displays the ACT Composite score of Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences and the community college average ACT Composite score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
ACT English (Year 2013)
21
18
ACT Math (Year 2013)
22
20
ACT Writing (Year 2013)
8
7
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences?
The acceptance rate of Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is 29%, which is lower than the state average of 78%. Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Pennsylvania with low acceptance rates.
What is Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences's ranking?
Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Lowest acceptance rates and Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 288 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 29%
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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