ITT Technical Institute-Harrisburg (Closed 2016)

449 Eisenhower Blvd, Suite 100
Harrisburg, PA 17111
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Tel: (717) 565-1700
  • At ITT Tech we are committed to helping men and women develop the skills and knowledge to pursue many opportunities in fields involving technology, criminal justice, and business.

School Highlights

ITT Technical Institute-Harrisburg serves 175 students (74% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 44%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 40% over five years.
ITT Technical Institute-Harrisburg(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPrivate not-for-profit
Total Faculty13 staff36 staff
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Student Body

The student population of ITT Technical Institute-Harrisburg has declined by 52% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five years.
The ITT Technical Institute-Harrisburg diversity score of 0.51 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has grown by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment175 students571 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio13:123:1
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# Full-Time Students129 students361 students
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# Part-Time Students46 students210 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
-
% Asian		-
3%
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% Hispanic
3%
9%
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% Black
21%
16%
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% White
66%
56%
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% Two or more races		-
3%
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% Unknown races
8%
11%
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Diversity Score0.510.64
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College Completion Rate
38%
55%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$42,800$34,800
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Finances and Admission

The private state tuition of $18,048 is more than the state average of $17,025. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$18,048$17,025
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid97%95%
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Median Debt for Graduates$25,827$12,223
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Median Debt for Dropouts$9,500$5,500
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Acceptance Rate81%85%
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Source: 2015 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • ITT Technical Institute, Mechanicsburg, is one of a network of co-educational, non-denominational private postsecondary educational institutions owned and operated by ITT Educational Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation. ITT Technical Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana opened in 1956. ITT Corporation acquired the Sams Company and the school in 1966. This schoolnwas one of the three original schools of ITT Educational Services, Inc. The school now offers associate degree programs of study in Business Administration, Business Accounting Technology, Computer and Electronics Engineering Technology, Computer Drafting and Design, Criminal Justice and Information Technology, bachelor degree programs of study in Business Administration, Business Administration-Project Management, Business Accounting Technology, Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice-Cyber Security, Data Communication Systems Technology, Digital Entertainment and Game Design, Electronics and Communications Engineering Technology, Industrial Automation Engineering Technology, Information Systems Security, Software Engineering Technology and Technical Project Management, and a master's degree program of study in Business Administration. Branches of ITT Technical Institute are located in Austin, Texas, Houston, Texas (Blue Ash and Gessner), Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania and Mount Prospect, Illinois. ITT Technical Institute, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania opened in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania in November 1994 offering Electronics Engineering Technology. The school now offers associate in specialized technology degree programs of study in Computer and Electronics Engineering Technology, Computer Drafting and Design, Information Technology-Computer Network Systems, Information Technology-Multimedia, Information Technology-Software Applications and Programming and Information Technology-Web Development. ITT Technical Institute is located off the Pennsylvania Turnpike in the Rossmoyne Business Center. The one-story masonry and glass building provides 21,000 square feet of space which has been specifically designed to provide spacious classrooms and laboratories and ease of access for students to the various student service offices. Parking is conveniently located in front and behind the building. Designated parking spaces and accessible facilities are provided for disabled individuals. The facility is in compliance with federal, state and local ordinances and regulations, including those relating to safety and health. The college is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award associate in specialized technology degrees.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to ITT Technical Institute-Harrisburg is Harrisburg Area Community College (4.6 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 175 students
  • Private-state tuition: $18,048
  • Acceptance Rate: 81%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 34%
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For Pennsylvania public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $9,886 per year for in-state students and $14,398 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,025 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 81%. 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 0.73. The most diverse community college in Pennsylvania is Hussian College School of Art. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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