Erie Institute of Technology Inc

940 Millcreek Mall
Erie, PA 16565
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www.erieit.edu
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  • Erie Institute of Technology is a premier educational facility providing training for the cutting-edge technological careers of tomorrow. EIT is dedicated to developing the individual abilities of each student by providing them with the necessary skills and supporting knowledge to meet the job-entry level requirements in the fields of electronics, computers and business. In order to achieve this, programs at EIT provide students with a combination of practical laboratory training and classroom instruction. EIT then offers placement assistance to aid its graduates in locating gainful employment.

School Highlights

Erie Institute of Technology Inc serves 225 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 44%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 18% over five years.
Erie Institute of Technology Inc(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationSpecial Focus Two-Year: Technical ProfessionsAssociates Colleges
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate for-profitPrivate not-for-profit
Total Faculty45 staff56 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Erie Institute of Technology Inc has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 has decreased from 10:1 over five years.
The Erie Institute of Technology Inc diversity score of 0.32 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment225 students477 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio5:112:1
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# Full-Time Students225 students331 students
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% Asian
2%
3%
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% Hispanic
8%
11%
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% Black
6%
15%
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% White
82%
56%
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Diversity Score0.320.64
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College Completion Rate
68%
56%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$36,300$34,900
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $13,770 is less than the state average of $17,415. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$13,770$17,415
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid88%91%
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Median Debt for Graduates$10,104$13,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts$4,984$5,500
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Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • The most important prerequisites of a student are good attitude and initiative. EIT's overall objective and philosophy is to combine these attributes with the school's programs to help individuals toward a career in the fields of electronics, computers or business. Erie Institute of Technology, formerly known as American Television Electronics School (A.T.E.S.), founded in 1958, is an end product of many years of experience and planning in the field of technical education. In 1976, the school name was changed to Erie Institute of Technology and was incorporated with the principal officers being Clinton L. Oviatt, Jr. and Charles J. Wettekin. Roger C. Scarlett became an additional officer of the corporation in 1993. In the fall of 2001, EIT was acquired by Rick Griffith -- owner of Great Lakes Institute of Technology. The Institute moved to EBCO Park in 1981. In 1986, EIT was authorized by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Education to award the Associate in Specialized Technology Degree for an expanded curriculum in Electronic Engineering Technology. A new modern facility was built in the Fall of 2001 at 5539 Peach Street -- conveniently located near the Millcreek Mall and the Great Lakes Institute of Technology Main Campus -- ready for the Winter 2002 term. EIT is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology. The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Erie Institute of Technology Inc is Erie Institute Of Technology (EIT) (0.0 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 225 students
  • Private-state tuition: $13,770
  • Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
  • Minority enrollment: 18%
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For Pennsylvania public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $10,168 per year for in-state students and $14,356 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,415 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 82%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Pennsylvania community colleges have a diversity score of 0.64, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Pennsylvania is The Workforce Institute's City College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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