Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences: Review & Facts

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Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit school with 260 students enrolled. This institution was founded in 1935 and is one of the 6 schools and colleges located in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Academic Offerings

At Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences you can get your 1-year certificate or 2-year certificate.

Majors
Offered

4

Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 4 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Medical, and Medical Assistant. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is fair at 78% (close to Pennsylvania average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

78%

Fair

The graduation rate at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is below average: 52%.

Student to faculty ratio at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is very good, 7:1.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are close to the nationwide median - about $11,400 per year. The additional fees at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences (not included in tuition costs) are around $2,300; which comes to $13,700 a year.

Read the details about Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

13%

Hard

According to government data, 93 applications were submitted and 12 were accepted, so it is challenging to become a student at this school.

The college might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$9,600

High

Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences offers evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

C-

Unsafe

Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 100 students, which provides a good on-campus housing option. The room price is high -- roughly $9,600 a year.

Based on the college crime data, Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences seems to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences Location and Address

Postal Address:
Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences
1025 Old Wyomissing Road
Reading, Pennsylvania
19611, USA