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Reading Area Community College

  Contact Information

Box 1706
Reading , Pennsylvania   19603
Phone: 610.372.4721
Fax: 610.372.4264
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  • region: Northeast
  • setting: City
  • type: Public
  • total students: 5200
  • school size: Medium
  • type of school: Community College
  • type of housing: Apartment
  • cost of attendance: 7,968.00

  • top programs: 1.Health Professions 2.Business 3.Computer Tech.


  Program Description

About Reading Area Community College

Reading Area Community College (RACC) is located in the heart of beautiful downtown Reading, Pennsylvania, and extends along the banks of the historic Schuylkill River. Reading Area Community College stands at the gateway to a revitalizing urban center with easy access from all points.

RACC has an open admission policy and provides academic excellence and affordability to all students interested in an associate degree. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education accredits all A.A. and A.S. degree programs offered at RACC. RACC has well-educated faculty and hard working administrators. The International Student Advisor is helpful and knowledgeable with Immigration and Naturalization Service issues.

The RACC campus is located near several major east coast cities that can be easily visited on the weekends. Students enjoy the advantage of living in a small town with minimal living expenses that is just hours away from Philadelphia, New York, Washington, D.C., and the Amish countryside. Reading enjoys four different seasons, with fall the most beautiful.

Academic Programs

Our Science Transfer, Liberal Arts Transfer, Technology, Business Management and Nursing majors are the most popular with international students.

The philosophy of the RACC faculty is to promote a life-learning experience. Therefore, they are extremely helpful to international students seeking a quality education that will also provide them with guidance and experience throughout their lifetimes.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Programs

RACC requires all students to pass the TOEFL test and score 450 (paper-based), 45 (internet-based) or above to be accepted to the College.

Transfer Opportunities

RACC graduates have the ability to transfer credits through articulation agreements with many institutions. Listed below are just a few from the area:
  • The Pennsylvania State University Berks Campus
  • Kutztown University
  • Millersville University
  • Albright College
  • Alvernia College

International Student Services

RACC has orientation for international students to assist with their individual needs. Housing on campus is not available, but RACC provides a list of the available apartments near the College. Many ethnic restaurants are close to campus and the RACC cafeteria is open every day until 7 p.m. Public transportation connects the RACC campus to areas throughout the Reading community.

The International Festival is one of the activities that international students look forward to each year. For this event, international students share their culture with the community by performing ethnic dances and wearing traditional costumes. Also, each year the international students have the option of visiting New York City, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., or the Baltimore Harbor. On many occasions, they also visit area museums.

Admission

Application deadlines:
Fall Semester - June 1
Spring Semester - September 1

Complete details of the application and admission process will be provided upon request.