Pennsylvania School of Business

406 W Hamilton St, Allentown, PA, 18101-1604
Tel: (610)841-3333
Private for-profit | 447 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Pennsylvania School of Business serves 447 students (67% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body.
  • Pennsylvania School of Business is one of 5 community colleges within Lehigh County, PA.

School Overview:
Pennsylvania School of Business
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Private for-profit Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 22 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 447 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:20 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 300 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 147 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 - 1%
% Asian		 - 2%
% Hawaiian		 - 1%
% Hispanic		 48% 6%
% Black		 28% 15%
% White		 16% 62%
% Two or more races		 8% 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $8,975 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $8,975 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • Pennsylvania School of Business offers career programs and individual courses for day and evening students. Students may enroll into a diploma or degree program which will allow them to train for entry-level careers in Information Technology, Business Administration, Office Administration and Medical Information Technology. Each career program will include classroom instruction, individual work, and actual hands-on experience with related business computers.
  • The college offers Diploma programs in Business Administration, Office Administration and Medical Information Technology. Specialized Business Degrees are offered in Business Data Processing Personal Computer Administration and Business Data Processing Networking Technology.
  • Pennsylvania School of Business is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).

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Nearby Schools:

Pennsylvania School of Business
447 students | 0 mi. away
Lehigh Valley College
207 students | 4.5 mi. away
Lincoln Technical Institute (Allentown)
835 students | 5.6 mi. away
Lehigh Carbon Community College
7652 students | 8.6 mi. away
Northampton County Area Community College
11221 students | 9.1 mi. away
Churchman business school
0 students | 14.7 mi. away

View all collleges in: Pennsylvania, Lehigh, Allentown , Zip 18101

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