Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences

https://reading.towerhealth.org/academics/health-sciences

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $11,931
    2.47% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $24,321
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    29.2%
    106 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    294
    68.4% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    33.3%
    6 Graduates

    About

    Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is a higher education institution located in Berks County, PA. In 2024, the most popular 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences were Registered Nursing (57 degrees awarded) and Radiographer (4 degrees).

    In 2024, 122 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. 66.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (85 degrees), 5.31 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (16 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is $11,931, which is $−4,232 less than the national average for ($16,163).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is $11,931, which is $4,232 less than the national average for ($16,163).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,321.

    In 2024, 69% of undergraduate students attending Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $11,931
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences was $11,931. The cost of tuition at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is $−4,232 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($16,163).

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    Average Net Price

    $24,321
    2024 Value
    45.7%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,321. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences grew by 45.7%.

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    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.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $10,698
    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 $10,698 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 7.24% between 2023 and 2024.

    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.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    69%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    60%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    69% of undergraduate students at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.99% with respect to 2023, when 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Admissions

    Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences received 106 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 8.16% annual growth. Out of those 106 applicants, 31 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 29.2% acceptance rate.

    There were 294 students enrolled at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences in 2024. 83% 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

    29.2%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    31
    Accepted Out of 106

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences was 29.2% (31 admissions from 106 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 20.4%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 8.16%, while admissions grew by 55%.

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    SAT Scores

    83%
    Submission Percentage (2022)
    10
    Scores Submitted (2022)

    83% of enrolled first-time students at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences had a total enrollment of 294 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is 201 students and the part-time enrollment is 93. This means that 68.4% 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 64.6% White, 20.7% Hispanic or Latino, 7.82% Black or African American, 3.4% Asian, 2.72% Two or More Races, and 0.34% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (53.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (15.1%) and White Male (12.6%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    68.4%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 294 students. The full-time enrollment at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is 201 and the part-time enrollment is 93.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    65%
    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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences was 65%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      190 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      61 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      23 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is 64.6% White, 20.7% Hispanic or Latino, 7.82% Black or African American, 3.4% Asian, 2.72% Two or More Races, and 0.34% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 40 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 (85 degrees awarded). There were 5.31 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (16 degrees).

    The most common 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is Registered Nursing (57 degrees awarded), followed by Radiographer (4 degrees).

    In 2024,  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 (122 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 (1,489,862 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (160,993 people), Pharmacists (134,176 people), and Physicians (109,759 people).

    The most specialized majors at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences in 2024 are Health (122 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    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, Nurse anesthetists, Chief executives & legislators, and Podiatrists

    The most specialized majors at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences are Health (122 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    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 (1,590,457 people), Outpatient care centers (275,040 people), Elementary & secondary schools (242,126 people), Offices of physicians (199,498 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (140,302 people).

    The most specialized majors at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences are Health (122 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    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 (2024)
    1. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
      53 degrees awarded
    2. Surgical Technologist
      8 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences was Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) with 53 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    41
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    81
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 41 degrees were awarded to men at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences, which is 0.506 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (81).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic), which is 1.21 times more than the 24 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences in Registered Nursing, which is 5.33 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    28%
    100% Completion Time
    28%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 28% 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, 28% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 34% within 200%.

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    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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      85 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      16 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      8 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is white (85 degrees awarded). There were 5.31 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (16 degrees).

    2.46% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      127 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      126 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      116 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is white female (127 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (126 degrees).

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