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Reading Area Community College

Reading, PA

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Overview

Reading Area Community College is a 2-year institution located in Reading, PA, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address PO Box 1706
Reading, PA  19603-1706
United States
Contact Ms. Debbie Hettinger
Enrollment Services Coordinator/Communications Specialist
Email: dhettinger@racc.edu
Phone: 610-372-4721

Majors & Degrees

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services Associate Bachelors
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Administrative Assistant And Secretarial Science, General Checkmark
Business Administration And Management, General Checkmark
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs Associate Bachelors
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services Associate Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General Checkmark
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design Checkmark
Construction Trades Associate Bachelors
Electrical And Power Transmission Installation/installer, General Checkmark
Education Associate Bachelors
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Engineering Associate Bachelors
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Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate Bachelors
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English Language And Literature/Letters Associate Bachelors
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Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Associate Bachelors
Child Care And Support Services Management Checkmark
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Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences Associate Bachelors
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Health Information/medical Records Technology/technician Checkmark
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Medical Administrative/executive Assistant And Medical Secretary Checkmark
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/coder Checkmark
Mental And Social Health Services And Allied Professions, Other Checkmark
Occupational Therapist Assistant Checkmark
Physical Therapy Assistant Checkmark
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse Checkmark
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist Checkmark
Substance Abuse/addiction Counseling Checkmark
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities Associate Bachelors
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Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians Associate Bachelors
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General Checkmark
Personal And Culinary Services Associate Bachelors
Restaurant, Culinary, And Catering Management/manager Checkmark
Physical Sciences Associate Bachelors
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Precision Production Associate Bachelors
Machine Tool Technology/machinist Checkmark
Psychology Associate Bachelors
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Public Administration And Social Service Professions Associate Bachelors
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Science Technologies/Technicians Associate Bachelors
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Security And Protective Services Associate Bachelors
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Social Sciences Associate Bachelors
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Visual And Performing Arts Associate Bachelors
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Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,577
Applied
1,577
Accepted
4,081
Enrolled
100%
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Female Admissions

927
Females Applied
927
Females Accepted
100%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

650
Males Applied
650
Males Accepted
100%
Acceptance Rate

Applying

Admission Requirements
Required Transcript of high school record
Other requirements exist (see below)
Other requirements: Placement assessment

Application Deadlines

Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen Not reported Not reported Yes
Other early decision plan Not reported Not reported
Transfer Not reported Not reported Yes

Tuition & Fees

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Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered No
Tuition pre-payment plan No
Tuition payment plans offered Yes
Tuition deferred payment Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition Employees

Student Body

4,081
Total Undergrad students
0%
Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 31.61%
Black or African American 11.49%
White or Caucasian 50.95%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.39%
Asian 1.91%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or more races 2.84%
Other 0.61%

Gender

Male (38.15%)
Female (62.07%)

Campus Life

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper Checkmark
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Campus events:
Spring Fling, International Festival and Welcome Week Picnics

Student Services

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Student Organizations

Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Environment Club, Legacy Organization, Multicultural/International Club and RACC Olympics

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
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Late-night transport/escort services Checkmark
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark

Faculty

212
Total Faculty
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 58
Part-time - 154
Male - 46
Female - 12
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