How much has RACC's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

27.80%

In-State

0.00%

Out-of-State

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 0.00% from 2015 ($30,110).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, RACC's COA is $30,110, which is increased by 1.62% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to RACC's COA over the past 10 years.

YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
2015-16 --$26,450$30,110-
2016-17 --$26,720$27,650-8.17%
2017-18 --$26,990$27,9501.08%
2018-19 --$27,200$28,1900.86%
2019-20 --$27,350$28,3700.64%
2020-21 --$27,590$28,6100.85%
2021-22 --$37,190$38,24033.66%
2022-23 --$28,070$29,180-23.69%
2023-24 --$28,490$29,6301.54%
2024-25 --$28,910$30,1101.62%
On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Reading Area Community College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$8,850$12,510-
2016-17$9,120$10,050-19.66%
2017-18$9,390$10,3502.99%
2018-19$9,600$10,5902.32%
2019-20$9,750$10,7701.70%
2020-21$9,990$11,0102.23%
2021-22$10,170$11,2201.91%
2022-23$10,470$11,5803.21%
2023-24$10,890$12,0303.89%
2024-25$11,310$12,5103.99%
Reading Area Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,800, and it has not changed since 2015.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,800-
2016-17$1,800
2017-18$1,800
2018-19$1,800
2019-20$1,800
2020-21$1,800
2021-22$11,220523.33%
2022-23$1,800-83.96%
2023-24$1,800
2024-25$1,800

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 0.00% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Reading Area Community College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$15,800-
2016-17$15,800
2017-18$15,800
2018-19$15,800
2019-20$15,800
2020-21$15,800
2021-22$15,800
2022-23$15,800
2023-24$15,800
2024-25$15,800

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Reading Area Community College and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
Reading Area Community College$12,510
($11,310)		$12,030
($10,890)		3.99%
Community College of Philadelphia$12,744
($8,688)		$12,744
($8,688)		-
Harrisburg Area Community College$12,472
($9,495)		$11,400
($8,918)		9.40%
Community College of Allegheny County$12,583
($8,803)		$12,583
($8,803)		-
Montgomery County Community College$17,250
($11,970)		$16,230
($11,250)		6.28%
Northampton County Area Community College$15,270
($11,370)		$14,730
($10,980)		3.67%

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