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| School Notes Overview: |
Erie Business Center (EBC) is a progressive private institution offering programs of higher education for men and women. EBC is large enough to provide diverse curricula, yet small enough to give personal attention to each student. Here, every student has the opportunity to become an important part of the program. Students do not lose their identity as individuals. The purpose of Erie Business Center is to serve the people of the tri-state area by providing students with the necessary skills, knowledge and positive business mentality to contribute effectively to the business community.
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(Nationwide) |
| County |
Erie County, PA |
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| Title IV Eligible |
Yes |
Yes |
| Carnegie Classification |
Associate of Arts Colleges |
Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level |
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control |
Public |
Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate |
281 students |
999 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate |
118 students |
1,410 students |
| Total Enrollment |
399 students |
2,175 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity |
21 students |
220 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid |
96% |
78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants |
79% |
47% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received |
$2,666 |
$2,810 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants |
54% |
28% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received |
$3,068 |
$1,211 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants |
5% |
11% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received |
$2,096 |
$1,117 |
| % Students Receiving Loans |
85% |
37% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received |
$6,108 |
$3,048 |
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- Founded in 1884, EBC is the area's longest established career training institution. We offer more than 20 different associate in specialized business (ASB), diploma and certificate programs in a range of career fields. The college offers programs of higher education that give people the opportunity to prepare themselves for business, computer, office, medical, legal, and tourism careers.
- Erie Business Center opened its doors in 1884 as Clark's Business College and quickly became one of the foremost business training institutions in our part of the country. The Erie campus of EBC is located at 246 West Ninth Street, just west of Sassafras Street. The New Castle campus, formerly New Castle Business School, is located at 170 Cascade Galleria in New Castle, Pa.
- Our facilities includes classrooms and computer labs, medical classrooms and labs, EBC Blackmer Library and Jones e-global library, academic and administrative offices and student dining and housing/referral.
- The college is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award an Associate in Specialized Business (ASB) degree. ACICS is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education. Its accreditation of degree-granting institutions is also recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
- Profile last updated:05/05/2008.
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