School Highlights
Commonwealth Technical Institute serves 213 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 48%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 213 students
- Private-state tuition: $16,836
- Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
- Minority enrollment: 47%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Commonwealth Technical Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Commonwealth Technical Institute
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
33 staff
59 staff
Student Body
The student population of Commonwealth Technical Institute has grown by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has increased from 4:1 over five years.
The Commonwealth Technical Institute diversity score of 0.64 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 21% over five years.
Total Enrollment
213 students
461 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
213 students
325 students
# Part-Time Students
2 students
136 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
213 students
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
213 students
326 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2 students
151 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
350 students
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
1%
11%
% Black
11%
15%
% White
53%
52%
% Hawaiian
23%
3%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
10%
10%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
90%
60%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
36%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$18,200
$34,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $16,836 is less than the state average of $17,231. The private state tuition has grown by 119% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$16,836
$17,231
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
51%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,260
Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
470
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Commonwealth Technical Institute cost?
Commonwealth Technical Institute's private state tuition is approximately $16,836.
What is Commonwealth Technical Institute's ranking?
Commonwealth Technical Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Highest completion rates.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Commonwealth Technical Institute is DLP Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center (1.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Students
DLP Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
Private for-profit
1086 Franklin St
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 534-5844
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 534-5844
1.3 miles
| 150 students
101 Community College Way
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 262-6400
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 262-6400
6.3 miles
| 3,000 students
Mount Aloysius College
Private not-for-profit
7373 Admiral Peary Hwy
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-4131
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-4131
21.1 miles
| 3,021 students
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Private for-profit
222 E Pittsburgh St Ste A
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-1050
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-1050
31.3 miles
| 160 students
YTI Career Institute-Altoona
Private for-profit
3200 Pleasant Boulevard, Suite A
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 201-2208
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 201-2208
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