- Bidwell Training Center has a proven record of success. With over forty years of experience, Bidwell Training Center attracts national recognition for its innovative and career-oriented training. Additionally, we are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology and a member of over 10 national and regional professional organizations. ?We change lives? is more than just a saying, it?s a vocation for our students and staff. Our majors give you the tools you need to build a better future; they are designed to fill employer needs through strong partnerships with leading regional corporations, agencies and organizations. Many of BTC?s courses of study feature externships, gaining you practical on-the-job experience plus valuable professional contacts and references. Our teachers take the extra steps needed to ensure you have what you need to succeed.
School Highlights
Bidwell Training Center Inc serves 164 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 164 students
- Acceptance Rate: 89%
- Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 41%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Bidwell Training Center Inc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Bidwell Training Center Inc
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
17 staff
28 staff
Number of Programs Offered
6
14
Student Body
The student population of Bidwell Training Center Inc has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Bidwell Training Center Inc diversity score of 0.56 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
164 students
350 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
164 students
292 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
164 students
366 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
164 students
290 students
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
30%
15%
% White
59%
50%
% Unknown races
7%
14%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
56.86%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2012)
$22,000
$35,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
89%
Acceptance Rate
89%
81%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Bidwell Training Center Inc?
The acceptance rate of Bidwell Training Center Inc is 89%, which is higher than the state average of 81%.
What is Bidwell Training Center Inc's ranking?
Bidwell Training Center Inc ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
In what neighborhood is Bidwell Training Center Inc located?
Bidwell Training Center Inc is located in the Chateau neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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