Reading, PA · Private nonprofit university · City (small)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $40,750 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $40,750 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,030 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,500 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $53,109 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $29,881 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $23,228 less than the sticker price — about 44% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-III |
| Men’s varsity sports (10) | Football (90), Track & Field (63), Baseball (54), Wrestling (36), Soccer (30), Basketball (28), Ice Hockey (27), Lacrosse (27), Golf (6), Tennis (5) |
| Women’s varsity sports (12) | Track & Field (56), Ice Hockey (26), Soccer (25), Softball (22), Field Hockey (21), Lacrosse (19), Volleyball (18), Basketball (13), Wrestling (13), Equestrian (12), Bowling (10), Golf (8) |
| Softball conference | MAC Commonwealth |
| Head softball coach | Wes Landrum |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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