4 colleges · Pennsylvania
Colleges in Reading, PA
Reading, Pennsylvania has 4 colleges in our data: 3 four-year and 1 two-year. The largest is Reading Area Community College with 3,703 undergraduates.
Colleges 4Undergrads 8,944Most selective Alvernia University (58%)Lowest net price $19,570
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Albright CollegePrivate nonprofit 4-year · 1,217 undergrads
- Admit
- 76%
- Net price
- $20,596
- Grad rate
- 52%
Alvernia UniversityPrivate nonprofit 4-year · 2,152 undergrads
- Admit
- 58%
- Net price
- $27,122
- Grad rate
- 51%
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State BerksPublic 4-year · 1,872 undergrads
- Admit
- 99%
- Net price
- $19,570
- Grad rate
- 29%
Reading Area Community CollegePublic 2-year · 3,703 undergrads
- Admit
- Open admission
- Net price
- $8,115
- Complete
- 35%
Compare them in a table
| College | Type | Undergrads | Acceptance rate | Avg net price | Graduation rate | Earnings after 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albright CollegeReading, PA | Private nonprofit 4-year | 1,217 | 76% | $20,596 | 52% | $63,312 |
| Alvernia UniversityReading, PA | Private nonprofit 4-year | 2,152 | 58% | $27,122 | 51% | $60,651 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State BerksReading, PA | Public 4-year | 1,872 | 99% | $19,570 | 29% | $71,762 |
| Reading Area Community CollegeReading, PA | Public 2-year | 3,703 | Open | $8,115 | 35% | $45,376 |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are in Reading?
4 colleges in Reading, Pennsylvania mostly award associate or bachelor's degrees: 3 four-year and 1 two-year.
What is the cheapest 4-year college in Reading?
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks, with an average net price of $19,570 a year after grants.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.