Penn Commercial Business/Technical School

242 Oak Spring Road, Washington, PA, 15301-6822 - View a map of this school Map
Tel: (724)222-5330
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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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School Overview:

Penn Commercial Business/Technical School
Community College Avg.
County Washington County, PA -
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)		 23 staff 63 staff
Student / Staff Ratio 1:20 1:21
Student Body
Total Enrollment 450 students 1,416 students
# Full-Time Students 450 students 1,262 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan - 1%
% Asian - 2%
% Hawaiian - 1%
% Hispanic - 6%
% Black 8% 15%
% White 91% 62%
% Two or more races - 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $20,600 $4,630
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $20,600 $8,679
 
Percent Admitted 74% 69%

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: 12/16/2011.

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