Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology
School Notes Overview:
The mission of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is to offer a two-year technical education to academically qualified students of Pennsylvania. The college serves financially disadvantaged and non-scholarship students as well as indigent orphans. Stevens, a residential college, prepares students for skilled employment and full, effective lives as citizens of the community, the Commonwealth, and the nation. Stevens is committed to lifelong learning, community outreach, and economic development by contributing to the technical workforce of Pennsylvania....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Lancaster 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 | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 688 students | 1,020 students |
| Total Enrollment | 688 students | 2,213 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 336 students | 233 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 90% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 45% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,581 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 42% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $2,208 | $1,275 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 45% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $5,621 | $1,147 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 35% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,625 | $3,143 |
School Notes:
- Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a two year technical college that provides an education in seventeen programs. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is owned by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
- Stevens is located in southeastern Pennsylvania in Lancaster. The 18 buildings comprising the Stevens campus are situated on a 32.5 acre tract of land located at the eastern edge of the City of Lancaster. These include 5 residence halls, a dining hall, a laboratory/classroom building with computer and learning labs, and new and expanded technical laboratory facilities. The Learning Resources Center was completed in the summer of 1995. Also available for student use are an athletic field with a track, and a newly renovated student center.
- Two-year technical programs in the following areas lead to Associate Degrees: Architectural Technology, Automotive Technology, Cabinetmaking and Wood Technology, Carpentry, Collision Repair Technology, Computer & Network Systems Administration, Electrical Technology, Electronics Technology, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, Machine Tool and Computer-Aided Manufacturing, Masonry Construction Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Metals Fabrication/Welding Technology, Office Administration, Plumbing, Graphic Communications and Printing Technology and Respiratory Care.
- Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology has been changing the lives of students for over 90 years. Stevens provides a well-rounded, two-year education that virtually guarantees a good job and the opportunity for a better life. While most students select one of several job offers upon graduation, some choose to further their education.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
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