Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is a private trade and vocational school in Reading, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 294 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $28,415 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $12,225. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $74,572 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $12,225
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $28,415 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: 29.25% Selective
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 294 68.4% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 33.33%
  • First-Generation Students: 52.9%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 5.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 334
  • Applicants (IPEDS): 98
  • Room & Board: $10,248 annual estimate

Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences: what the data shows

Common questions about Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences?

Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is located in Reading, PA (ZIP 19611).

NCES locale classification: Town.

Is Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences public or private?

Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is a Private Non-profit institution.

How much does Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences cost?

Published tuition: $12,225.

Average net price after aid: $28,415.

Family income bandAvg. net price
$30,001–$48,000$25,732
$48,001–$75,000$26,679
$75,001–$110,000$29,377
$110,001+$29,377

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $48,900.

How hard is it to get into Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences?

Admission rate: 29.25%.

Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.

How big is Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences?

Total enrollment: 294 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 334 students.

About 68% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences?

150%-time completion rate: 33.33%.

First-year retention: 64.7%.

What do graduates of Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences earn?

Median earnings: $71,955 six years after entry; $74,572 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,885.

38.89% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 29.25%; completion rate 33.33%; median earnings $74,572 at 10 years; net price $28,415. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$12,225
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences was $12,225.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$28,415
2024 Value

In 2024 Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,415.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$113,660 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$28,415 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$48,900 4-Year Tuition

$10,248 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,210 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$23,683 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$94,732 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences.

Financial Aid by Income Level

38.89% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

60.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$16,095$16,095$18,249
2014$16,560$16,560$19,646
2015$16,875$16,875$22,044
2016$9,825$9,825$20,790
2017$10,095$10,095$17,203
2018$10,365$10,365$16,375
2019$10,635$10,635$17,646
2020$10,905$10,905$17,477
2021$11,175$11,175$18,737
2022$11,445$11,445$19,789
2023$11,915$11,915$18,616

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

29.25% Acceptance Rate

98 Total Applicants

20 Students Admitted

20 First-Time Students Enrolled

100.00% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)

This institution is highly selective, accepting fewer than 3 in 10 applicants.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences reported total enrollment of about 294 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 17% male and 83% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (64.6%), Hispanic or Latino (20.8%), and Black or African American (7.8%). About 38.89% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 52.9% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

68.4% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences in 2024 is 294 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 334 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

64.7%
2024 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.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 64.6%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

33.33% 100% Completion Time

33.33% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 33.33% of students graduating from Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 16% male / 84% female
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 55% male / 45% female
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist: 25% male / 75% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences.

Return on Investment

$20,885 Median Student Debt

$74,572 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

28.01% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

556.10% Return on Investment

2.8 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences.

Top Programs by Completions

4 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 57 completions

2. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 53 completions

3. Surgical Technology/Technologist: 8 completions

4. Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer: 4 completions

Most popular programs at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $28,763

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is a private non-profit institution located in Reading, PA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Surgical Technology/Technologist. Enrollment is approximately 294 students. Student body composition includes White (64.6%), Hispanic or Latino (20.8%), Black or African American (7.8%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 29.25%. The 150%-time completion rate is 33.33%. Approximately 38.89% of students receive Pell Grants. About 52.9% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private Non-profit

Location

Reading, PA 19611

Region: Mid East

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 33.33% graduation rate at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences located?

Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is located in Reading, PA.

What is Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences's acceptance rate?

The acceptance rate at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is 29.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 98 applicants and 20 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.

How much does Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences cost?

Reported tuition is $12,225 and average net price is $28,415 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,248 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences?

Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences reports undergraduate enrollment of about 334 students, White (64.6%), Hispanic or Latino (20.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences?

About 52.9% of students at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences earn?

Median earnings are $71,955 six years after entry and $74,572 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences?

The 150%-time completion rate is 33.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,885.

Is Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences public or private?

Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is a private nonprofit institution located in Reading, PA.

Is Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences an HBCU?

No. Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences a tribal college?

No. Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences does not meet that proxy (reported share 20.8%).

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Pennsylvania trade schools profile
  • Reading, Pennsylvania city profile
  • Mid East regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Pennsylvania
  • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.