Great Lakes Institute of Technology

5100 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16509
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

School Highlights

Great Lakes Institute of Technology serves 335 students (87% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 50%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 24%
  • 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:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Great Lakes Institute of Technology
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
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
Year Founded
1965
Total Faculty
22 staff
28 staff
Number of Programs Offered
8
14

Student Body

The student population of Great Lakes Institute of Technology has declined by 26% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Great Lakes Institute of Technology diversity score of 0.40 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
335 students
382 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
290 students
294 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
45 students
88 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
335 students
370 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
290 students
292 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
45 students
88 students
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
12%
% Black
12%
15%
% White
76%
50%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Unknown races
2%
14%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
50%
61%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,700
$36,700

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
89%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Graduates
$10,512
$12,602
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,617
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
76%
85%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Dr. Dinesh Patel, Dentist -

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 85%.
Who are famous alumni from Great Lakes Institute of Technology?
Great Lakes Institute of Technology famous alumni include: Dr. Dinesh Patel, Dentist.
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: Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 24%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Pennsylvania public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $11,161 per year for in-state students and $16,403 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,466 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 76%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Pennsylvania community colleges have a diversity score of 0.69, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Pennsylvania is Community College of Philadelphia. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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