Commonwealth Technical Institute

727 Goucher St
Johnstown, PA 15905
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Tel: (814) 255-8200
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School Highlights

Commonwealth Technical Institute serves 193 students (99% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 44%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 45% over five years.
Commonwealth Technical Institute(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High NontraditionalAssociates Colleges
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate not-for-profitPrivate not-for-profit
Total Faculty33 staff56 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Commonwealth Technical Institute has declined by 22% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has increased from 5:1 over five years.
The Commonwealth Technical Institute diversity score of 0.53 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment193 students477 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio6:112:1
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# Full-Time Students191 students331 students
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# Part-Time Students2 students146 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		350314
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
-
% Asian
1%
3%
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% Hispanic
4%
11%
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% Black
14%
15%
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% White
66%
56%
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% Two or more races
1%
3%
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% Non Resident races
1%
1%
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% Unknown races
12%
11%
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Diversity Score0.530.64
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College Completion Rate
73%
56%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$18,200$34,900
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $16,836 is less than the state average of $17,415. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$16,836$17,415
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid34%91%
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Median Debt for Graduates--
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Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Commonwealth Technical Institute is Pennsylvania Highlands Community College (6.3 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 193 students
  • Private-state tuition: $16,836
  • Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
  • Minority enrollment: 34%
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