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ACCEPTANCE RATE

22.86%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

92%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

8:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$5,141

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Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

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Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences (RHSHS)

10 S Second St, Reading, PA

Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences has been educating nurses on the campus of Reading Hospital in West Reading, Pennsylvania for almost 120 years.  The school’s RN program leads to a diploma in nursing, and general education courses qualify for college credit towards a BN (Bachelor in Nursing).  In addition, the school has a vendor relationship with Alvernia University that allows graduates of the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences nursing program to qualify for an RN to BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) through Alvernia.

Reading also offers programs in clinical pastoral education, surgical technology, medical imaging, and paramedic education.  The nursing program is fully accredited and offers specialization training in the following fields:

  • Pediatrics
  • Maternity
  • Oncology, and
  • Intensive care.

For those considering a career in nursing Reading offers a “Nursing Shadow Program” where interested parties can follow along with a Reading nursing student either during the day or night.  For high school students the school offers a “Discover Nursing Summer Program” where qualified applicants can work with registered nurses at Reading Hospital to observe real-world clinical experiences ranging from emergency care to maternity to pediatrics.

Financial aid is available and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences Nursing Program has an active alumni association with more than 1500 members.  The Alumni Association provides scholarships and assistance with advanced educational opportunities.

The school offers on-campus housing and assistance with off-campus housing.  Reading has an active National Student Nurse Association (NSNA) student organization that won the National Chapter award for Stellar School Chapter Organization in 2012.

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may provide a better idea of the applicants Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits

Student Enrollment

Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences has a total student population of about 330, with undergraduate students making up about 100% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

  • The estimated tuition range is around $10,000-$13,000 per year
  • For part-time students, charges are between $370-$440 per unit

Financial Aid Details

The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.

 Percent of StudentsAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid92%-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships64%$5,964
Receiving Student Loans88%$7,408
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences may provide services like:

  • Counseling assistance
  • Day care

Specialized Programs & Accreditations

  • Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) & Supervisory CPE Program
    • * Accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc., Accreditation Commission (since 1995)
  • Nursing Diploma Program
    • * Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 1957)
  • Radiology Technician Program
    • * Accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (since 1951)
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Programs Offered

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