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Location & Contact
Address
Tulpehocken Road, PO Box 7009
Reading, PA 19610
United States
Reading, PA 19610
United States
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
5,839
Applied
5,671
Accepted
1,940
Enrolled
Female Admissions
3,038
Females Applied
2,960
Females Accepted
97%
Male Admissions
2,759
Males Applied
2,670
Males Accepted
97%
Applying
65
Application Fee
3.24
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
| Required for some programs |
Interview |
| Recommended |
Essay |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | Not reported | October 1st | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | November 1st | December 24th | No |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
 | 75th %
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 550 | 540 | 650 | |
| SAT Math | 555 | 550 | 660 | |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 26 | 29 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
15,388
In-state
26,374
Out-of-state
15,388
In-district
Fees
584
Full-time student fees
14,474
Room & board
8,920
Room only
Financial Aid
12,191
Avg. Financial Aid Package
11,393
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
4,000
Avg. Loan Aid
5,270
Avg. Grant Aid
6,817
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
58.8%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
21%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,940
Total Undergrad students
3%
International Students
20%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 14.57% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8.21% |
| White or Caucasian | 59.94% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.11% |
| Asian | 9.11% |
| Two or more races | 3.07% |
| Other | 1.75% |
Gender
Male (56.96%)
Female (41.96%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 40% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Choral groups
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | | No | No |
| Baseball | No | | No |
| Basketball | | | No |
| Cheerleading | No | | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | | No |
| Football | | No | No |
| Golf | | | No |
| Soccer | No | | No |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Table Tennis | | No | No |
| Tennis | No | | No |
| Volleyball | | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | | No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | | | No |
| Cheerleading | No | | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | | No |
| Football | | No | No |
| Golf | | No | No |
| Soccer | No | | No |
| Softball | No | | No |
| Table Tennis | | No | No |
| Tennis | No | | No |
| Volleyball | | | No |
Faculty
169
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 121
Part-time - 48
Male - 84
Female - 85
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