Business Institute Of Pennsylvania
School Notes Overview:
The mission of Business Institute of Pennsylvania is to serve both the traditional student, who continues training shortly after graduation from high school, as well as the nontraditional student, who has been away from school for some time. In fulfilling this mission, an opportunity for all students to maintain marketable skills for employment in today's business and medical offices and to become successful both personally and professionally is provided....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Mercer 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 | 131 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 6 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 137 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 95% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 78% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,693 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 60% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $2,483 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 3% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $7,500 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 63% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $5,151 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- The Business Institute of Pennsylvania, an accredited and locally owned business school, has campuses in Sharon and Meadville, Pennsylvania. The institute offers Associate degrees in Business Administration, Computerized Office Technology, Executive Administrative Assistant, Medical and Legal Secretary, Health Information Technology, and Medical Office Assistant. Diploma programs of 6- and 12-months include Medical Transcription, Bookkeeping, Receptionist, and Business Skills for College Graduates.
- Business Institute of Pennsylvania, founded in 1926, is a dynamic learning institution serving the Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio areas. The present owners took over the operation of the school in 1977 and have been instrumental in the numerous changes that have occurred. National accreditation, development of a Financial Aid Department, curriculum and equipment modernization, and community involvement are but a few examples of the implemented changes.
- The Business Institute offers customized training for area businesses. The minimum class size and material taught are negotiable and would be dependent on the specific needs of the business. Training is available on-site at the business or at the Business Institute.
- The Business Institute, accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, grants diplomas and Associate in Specialized Business Degrees to graduates who earn them.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
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Near By Schools:
- New Castle School Of Trades - 404 students - 10.6 mi. away - view location
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- Trumbull Business College - 125 students - 15.8 mi. away - view location
- Erie Business Center-south - 96 students - 17.8 mi. away - view location
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