Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$11,068

2.65% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$19,116

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.909%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

28.6%

91 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

288

71.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

52%

13 Graduates

About

Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is a higher education institution located in Berks County, PA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences were Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (76 degrees awarded) and Surgical Technologist (4 degrees).

In 2021, 158 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. 69.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (105 degrees), 5.25 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (20 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is $11,068, which is $−917 less than the national average for ($11,985).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is $11,068, which is $−917 less than the national average for ($11,985).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,116.

In 2021, 94% of undergraduate students attending Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$11,068

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences was $11,068. The cost of tuition at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is $−917 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($11,985).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,116

2021 Value

12.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,116. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences grew by 12.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,692

Room and Board

$1,210

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences was of $7,692 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.67% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,210. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 28.8% with respect to 2020, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.909%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences was 0.909%, which represents 1 out of the 110 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences received 91 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 18.8% annual growth. Out of those 91 applicants, 26 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 28.6% acceptance rate.

There were 288 students enrolled at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences in 2021. 92% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences has an overall enrollment yield of 100%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

28.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

Accepted Out of 91

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences was 28.6% (26 admissions from 91 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 33%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 18.8%, while admissions declined by −29.7%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

92%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

92% of enrolled first-time students at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences had a total enrollment of 288 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is 207 students and the part-time enrollment is 81. This means that 71.9% of students enrolled at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences, both undergraduate and graduate, is 78.8% White, 12.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.82% Black or African American, 2.78% Two or More Races, 1.39% Asian, and 0.347% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (70%), followed by White Male (12.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.73%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 288 students. The full-time enrollment at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is 207 and the part-time enrollment is 81.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

83%

2021 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences was 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
227 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
35 enrolled students
Black or African American
11 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is 78.8% White, 12.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.82% Black or African American, 2.78% Two or More Races, 1.39% Asian, and 0.347% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 62 more women than men received degrees from Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is white (105 degrees awarded). There were 5.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (20 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (76 degrees awarded), followed by Surgical Technologist (4 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (158 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences are Registered nurses (1,331,984 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences in 2021 are Health (158 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences are Health (158 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,441,543 people), Outpatient care centers (214,960 people), Elementary & secondary schools (206,921 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,299 people).

The most specialized majors at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences are Health (158 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences.

Most Common (2021)

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
76 degree-majors awarded
Surgical Technologist
4 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences was Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) with 76 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

110

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences, which is 0.436 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (110).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 42 degrees were awarded to men at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic), which is 1.24 times more than the 34 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 59 degrees were awarded to men at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences in Registered Nursing, which is 14.8 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

52%

100% Completion Time

52%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 52% of students graduating from Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
105 degrees awarded
Black or African American
20 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is white (105 degrees awarded). There were 5.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (20 degrees).

5.06% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
76 degrees awarded
White Male
29 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is white female (76 degrees awarded). There were 2.62 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (29 degrees).