Reading, PA · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Area Community College (in-state) | $6,480 | — |
| PA average | $26,753 | -76% |
| National average | $18,082 | -64% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $6,480 | $25,920 |
| Out-of-state | $12,510 | $50,040 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Reading Area Community College ranks 13 by in-state tuition among the 182 PA colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 93% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Reading Area Community College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Luzerne County Community College | $6,600 |
| Montgomery County Community College | $6,690 |
| Delaware County Community College | $6,930 |
| Westmoreland County Community College | $6,018 |
In-state tuition at Reading Area Community College is $6,480 per year; out-of-state students pay $12,510.
Reading Area Community College in-state tuition is 76% below the PA average of $26,753.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Reading Area Community College is 64% below that.
$6,480 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Reading Area Community College comes to about $25,920 for an in-state student and $50,040 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Reading Area Community College ranks 13 out of the 182 PA colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.