Pennsylvania Commercial College
242 oak spring road, Washington, PA, 15301 - View a map of this school Map
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Penn Commercial began as a business school in Washington, Pennsylvania in June 1929. Over its more than 75 years of existence, Penn Commercial has provided quality educational programs to the job-seeking community members. Since founded in 1929 and incorporated into the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1979, Penn Commercial has expanded and broadened its programs and facilities to meet the ever-changing requirements and needs of students and businesses alike.


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  Pennsylvania Commercial College Community College Avg.
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County Washington County, PA -
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 Private, for profit Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 450 students 999 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 1 students 1,410 students
Total Enrollment 451 students 2,175 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 66% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 64% 47%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $2,661 $2,810
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 20% 28%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $2,338 $1,211
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 2% 11%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $4,049 $1,117
% Students Receiving Loans 59% 37%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $4,903 $3,048
School Notes:
  • Penn Commercial purchased a building located in the Oak Spring Plaza in Washington, Pennsylvania in May 2001. The school immediately began renovations on the 63,000 square feet the school would occupy. The new facility provided many benefits for the students including state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, a licensed in-house day care center, classrooms located on one floor, and free ample parking for all students, staff, and visitors. The new Penn Commercial opened its doors to students in September 2001 and was officially introduced into the community with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 24, 2001.
  • Penn Commercial offers Associate Degree in Business Administration – Accounting Major, Business Administration – Human Resources Major, Business Administration – Marketing/Management Major, Network Administrator, Executive Office Administration, Legal Office Administration, Medical Assistant, Medical Office Administration, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration and Engineering Drafting with CAD. Penn Commercial offers many programs during evening school as well.
  • In spite of continuing changes in the business and technical fields, Penn Commercial's commitment to provide quality education to its students remains the same. Penn Commercial's curriculum helps students develop their individual potential, discover their strengths, and prepare themselves for lives that are both personally and professionally satisfying. With this mission in mind, Penn Commercial moves confidently into the future.
  • The college is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award diplomas and occupational associate degrees.
  • Profile last updated:02/23/2008.
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