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Reading Area Community College (RACC)
- 10 S Second St
- Reading, PA 19603
- OPEID College Code: 01038800
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- General Phone: (610) 372-4721
- President: Anna Weitz
- Website: www.racc.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 4,682
- College Alias: RACC, Reading Area CC
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - RACC Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.racc.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: RACC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 62%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 58% | 57% | 18% | 5% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $1,864 | $2,018 | $846 | $558 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 10.8% | 10.8% | 7.9% |
| Number in Default | 105 | 78 | 45 |
| Number in Repayment | 965 | 722 | 569 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,941 | $5,310 | $5,130 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $6,858 | $7,380 | $7,140 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,100 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,800 | $8,100 | $8,100 |
| Other Expenses | $4,500 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,500 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $6,141 | $6,410 | $6,130 |
| Out of State | $8,058 | $8,480 | $8,140 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $21,441 | $17,510 | $17,230 |
| Out of State | $23,358 | $19,580 | $19,240 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $10,641 | $9,410 | $9,130 |
| Out of State | $12,558 | $11,480 | $11,140 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,682 Undergraduate: 4,682
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,546 Female: 3,136
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,546 Female: 3,136
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,009 Part-Time: 2,673
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,009 Part-Time: 2,673
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 32 | 0.7% |
| Black | 499 | 11% |
| Asian | 99 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 808 | 17% |
| White | 2,956 | 63% |
| Unknown | 288 | 6% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 433 | 9% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,055 | 23% |
| Ages 20-21 | 714 | 15% |
| Ages 22-24 | 551 | 12% |
| Ages 25-29 | 593 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 383 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 313 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 473 | 10% |
| Ages 50-65 | 141 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.02% |
| Age Uknown | 25 | 0.5% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 408 | 223 | 185 |
| Faculty Status | 228 | 68 | 160 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 229 | 69 | 160 |
| Primarily Instruction | 228 | 68 | 160 |
| Primarily Research | 1 | 1 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 27 | 27 | - |
| Other Professionals | 60 | 51 | 9 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 92 | 76 | 16 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 40 | 32 | 8 |
| Skilled Crafts | 2 | 2 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 14 | 14 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $48,832 (65) | $51,771 (13) | $48,097 (52) |
| Professor | $57,470 (25) | $59,809 (5) | $56,885 (20) |
| Associate Professor | $48,464 (7) | $50,270 (2) | $47,741 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $45,272 (8) | $46,469 (2) | $44,874 (6) |
| Instructor | $41,436 (25) | $45,126 (4) | $40,733 (21) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $53,737 (3) | $49,815 (1) | $55,699 (2) |
| Professor | $61,917 (1) | - (-) | $61,917 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $49,480 (1) | - (-) | $49,480 (1) |
| Instructor | $49,815 (1) | $49,815 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $48,617 (68) | $50,985 (14) | $48,003 (54) |
| Professor | $57,208 (26) | $59,809 (5) | $56,588 (21) |
| Associate Professor | $48,464 (7) | $50,270 (2) | $47,741 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $44,740 (9) | $46,469 (2) | $44,247 (7) |
| Instructor | $41,410 (26) | $44,252 (5) | $40,733 (21) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 37%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 58%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 8% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 6% |
| Female | 9% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 5% |
| Asian | 13% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| White | 9% |
| Unknown | 5% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 10 | 15 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 3 |
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