Great Lakes Institute of Technology

5100 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16509
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School Highlights

Great Lakes Institute of Technology serves 346 students (72% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 48%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 346 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Great Lakes Institute of Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Great Lakes Institute of Technology
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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 for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
59 staff

Student Body

The student population of Great Lakes Institute of Technology has declined by 26% over five years.
The Great Lakes Institute of Technology diversity score of 0.49 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 81% over five years.
Total Enrollment
346 students
461 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
# Full-Time Students
248 students
325 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time students enrollment of Great Lakes Institute of Technology and average number of community college Full-time students enrollment of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
# Part-Time Students
98 students
136 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Great Lakes Institute of Technology and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Great Lakes Institute of Technology.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Pennsylvania.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
248 students
326 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Great Lakes Institute of Technology and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
98 students
151 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan students in Great Lakes Institute of Technology and the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Asian
15%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Great Lakes Institute of Technology and the percentage of Asian community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
n/a
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Great Lakes Institute of Technology and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
% Black
9%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Great Lakes Institute of Technology and the percentage of Black community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
3%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Great Lakes Institute of Technology and the percentage of White community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
69%
3%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Great Lakes Institute of Technology and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
10%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Great Lakes Institute of Technology.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
Diversity Score
0.49
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Great Lakes Institute of Technology and the community college average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.6114%
0.6%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Great Lakes Institute of Technology and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3587%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,700
$34,900
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Great Lakes Institute of Technology and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Pennsylvania by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
88%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Great Lakes Institute of Technology and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,512
$12,602
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Great Lakes Institute of Technology and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,617
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Great Lakes Institute of Technology and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
76%
84%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Great Lakes Institute of Technology and the community college average percent admitted of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
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)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Great Lakes Institute of Technology?
The acceptance rate of Great Lakes Institute of Technology is 76%, which is lower than the state average of 84%.
What is Great Lakes Institute of Technology's ranking?
Great Lakes Institute of Technology ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Average community college minority breakdown and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 346 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For Pennsylvania public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $11,723 per year for in-state students and $15,818 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,231 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 77%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Pennsylvania community colleges have a diversity score of 0.68, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Pennsylvania is Walnut Hill College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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