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 (2026)
- 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 Career & Technical-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
Total Faculty
32 staff
28 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences has declined by 10% 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 more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 39% over five years.
Total Enrollment
294 students
380 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
201 students
292 students
# Part-Time Students
93 students
88 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
247 students
368 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
201 students
290 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
93 students
90 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
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
44%
61%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$52,700
$34,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,033
$12,602
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,626
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
29%
81%
SAT Reading
543
543
SAT Math
509
525
SAT Writing
470
435
ACT Composite
22
19
ACT English (Year 2013)
21
18
ACT Math (Year 2013)
22
20
ACT Writing (Year 2013)
8
7
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 81%. 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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