Lansdale School of Business

290 Wissahickon Avenue
North Wales, PA 19454
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • Lansdale School of Business is a private co-educational institution dedicated to offering practical career education in business to promote the occupational competence, professional awareness, and personal growth of its students. Lansdale School of Business assists students in selecting the career paths best suited to their goals and interests.

School Highlights

Lansdale School of Business serves 119 students (42% 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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the state average of 39%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 119 students
  • Private-state tuition: $9,720
  • Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
  • Minority enrollment: 38%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Lansdale School of Business ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Lansdale School of Business
(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 for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
20 staff
58 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Lansdale School of Business has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Lansdale School of Business diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has grown by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
119 students
448 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
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# Full-Time Students
50 students
282 students
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# Part-Time Students
69 students
166 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
68 students
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
50 students
297 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
18 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
69 students
243 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
21 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% Asian
14%
4%
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% Hispanic
17%
9%
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% Black
5%
12%
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% White
62%
61%
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% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
11%
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Diversity Score
0.56
0.59
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
76%
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)
$36,600
$34,900
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $9,720 is less than the state average of $17,857. The private state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$9,720
$17,857
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
92%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$13,882
$13,000
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Lansdale School of Business and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,771
$6,111
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Lansdale School of Business and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
85%
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
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Lansdale School of Business was founded April 1, 1918, by Walter E. Wireback and Wilbur M. Frantz. Founded to teach courses which would prepare serviceman to re-enter the job force after military service during World War I, the school offered bookkeeping and secretarial skills classes. Although times have changed, LSB's philosophy has remained the same: to prepare students for the rapidly changing world of business. Lansdale School of Business has experienced increasing enrollments since 1918 and has moved several times to accommodate the growing needs of the students and expanding curricula. By updating and adding courses in economics, psychology, business organization, and small business management, the school continued to grow. Lansdale School of Business offers Carrer programs in Allied Health, Business Administration and Computer Technologies. LSB offers Certificate, Diploma, and Associate in Specialized Business degree programs. Lansdale School of Business is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award diploma and associate degrees.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Lansdale School of Business cost?
Lansdale School of Business's private state tuition is approximately $9,720.
What schools are Lansdale School of Business often compared to?
Lansdale School of Businessis often viewed alongside schools like Montgomery County Community College by visitors of our site.
What is Lansdale School of Business's ranking?
Lansdale School of Business ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 119 students
  • Private-state tuition: $9,720
  • Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
  • Minority enrollment: 38%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Montgomery County, PA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.56, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Montgomery County, PA is Manor College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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