Great Lakes Institute of Technology

5100 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16509
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings

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
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
# Full-Time Students
248 students
325 students
# Part-Time Students
98 students
136 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
248 students
326 students
# 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
% Asian
15%
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
11%
% Black
9%
15%
% White
3%
52%
% Hawaiian
69%
3%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
10%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
61%
60%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
36%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,700
$34,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
88%
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: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Dr. Dinesh Patel, Dentist -
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%.
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: 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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Did You Know?

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 74%. 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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