Rosedale Technical College

215 Beecham Drive, Suite 2
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
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Rosedale Technical College Photo #1 - The Ben Wilke Training Center which houses the Diesel, Truck Driving and Welding labs.
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Rosedale Technical College Photo #1 - The Ben Wilke Training Center which houses the Diesel, Truck Driving and Welding labs.
  • Founded in 1949, Rosedale Technical�College has a rich history of preparing students for a career in the trades.� Rosedale provides students with the proper knowledge and equipment, as well as the necessary hands-on experience required for their field.

School Highlights

Rosedale Technical College serves 385 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 39%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Private-state tuition: $13,700
  • Acceptance Rate: 55%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
  • Minority enrollment: 22%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Rosedale Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Rosedale Technical College
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
64 staff
58 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Rosedale Technical College has grown by 6% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Rosedale Technical College diversity score of 0.37 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
385 students
448 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
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# Full-Time Students
385 students
282 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
166 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
613 students
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
385 students
297 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
18 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
243 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
21 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% Asian
2%
4%
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% Hispanic
1%
9%
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% Black
15%
12%
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% White
78%
61%
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% Two or more races
3%
2%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
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% Unknown races
n/a
11%
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Diversity Score
0.37
0.59
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
86%
59%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.05%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,400
$34,900
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $13,700 is less than the state average of $17,857. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,700
$17,857
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Tuition Notes
Tuition varies by pr
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
92%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$13,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$6,111
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Acceptance Rate
55%
85%
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SAT Reading
n/a
450
SAT Math
n/a
465
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
ACT Writing
n/a
7

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Tech Vets Veterans Club
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Rosedale Tech currently has two facilities that house classrooms and lab areas for Automotive, Diesel, Electrical, HVAC, Truck Driving, Industrial Technician and Welding programs.� Evening classes are offered in Auto, Diesel, Electrical and Welding.
  • Those who are interested�are invited to give us a call and schedule a tour of the facilites.� You may even schedule a "shadow day" where you are able to spend a day in the class of your choice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Rosedale Technical College cost?
Rosedale Technical College's private state tuition is approximately $13,700.
What schools are Rosedale Technical College often compared to?
Rosedale Technical Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Pittsburgh Technical College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Rosedale Technical College?
The acceptance rate of Rosedale Technical College is 55%, which is lower than the state average of 85%. Rosedale Technical College's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Pennsylvania with low acceptance rates.
What is Rosedale Technical College's ranking?
Rosedale Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Lowest acceptance rates and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Private-state tuition: $13,700
  • Acceptance Rate: 55%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
  • Minority enrollment: 22%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For Allegheny County, PA private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,320 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Allegheny County, PA is 80%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Allegheny County, PA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.40, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Allegheny County, PA is Pittsburgh Career Institute. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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