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 92%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
Great Lakes Institute of Technology
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
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
58 staff
Student Body
The student population of Great Lakes Institute of Technology has declined by 30% 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 74% over five years.
Total Enrollment
346 students
344 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
# Full-Time Students
248 students
241 students
# Part-Time Students
98 students
103 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
248 students
241 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
98 students
103 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
4%
% Asian
15%
14%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
9%
10%
% White
3%
8%
% Hawaiian
69%
52%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
% Unknown races
n/a
7%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.6114%
0.658%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4973%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,700
$34,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,512
$12,602
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,617
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
76%
84%
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: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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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: Least debt for graduating students.
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