by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what Reading Area Community College charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. You can jump to any of the following sections in our RACC cost report:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at Reading Area Community College ran about $11,220 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. If you were a Pennsylvania resident, the yearly charges were $10,170.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $9,450 | $1,770 | $11,220 |
| In-State | $8,400 | $1,770 | $10,170 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Reading Area Community College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. Reading Area Community College out-of-state undergraduates, on the other hand, pay about $11,220 a year in tuition and fees, making the school relatively inexpensive.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. Undergraduates who hail from Pennsylvania pay an average of $10,170 a year to attend RACC, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
Take a look at the following chart to see how Reading Area Community College compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Middle Atlantic | Pennsylvania | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Reading Area Community College Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of 1.94% for the past five years, Pennsylvania residents could expect to pay $10,569 this year if the percentage growth remains the same.
If the in-state RACC tuition and fees growth rate stays consistent, two years of study could cost $21,343, and four years would cost $43,523.
Tuition and fees for out-of-state students have grown by about 1.95% in the past five years. This school year, students outside of the state will pay an estimated $11,661.
This means an estimated $23,548 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at RACC, and $48,022 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at RACC.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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