School Highlights
Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences serves 294 students (68% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Acceptance Rate: 29%
- Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 32%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
School Overview
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1889
Campus Size
36 acres
Total Faculty
32 staff
28 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences has declined by 30% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences diversity score of 0.50 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 20% over five years.
Total Enrollment
294 students
382 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
201 students
294 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
93 students
88 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
294 students
370 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
201 students
292 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
93 students
88 students
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
17%
12%
% Black
7%
15%
% White
68%
50%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
14%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
44%
61%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$52,700
$36,700
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
89%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,033
$12,602
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,626
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
29%
82%
SAT Reading
543
535
SAT Math
509
510
ACT Composite
22
19
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences?
The acceptance rate of Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is 29%, which is lower than the state average of 82%. Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Pennsylvania with low acceptance rates.
What is Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences's ranking?
Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Lowest acceptance rates.
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