- The mission of Keystone Technical Institute is to provide useful education; one that matches the career goals of the student with the needs of the employers in the student's chosen field. To this end, the institute, through a competent and dedicated faculty, and well planned and always developing curriculum, insures the student will receive the necessary foundation to achieve their potential in the career they are pursuing. The institute, with an ongoing curricular evaluation process and constant feedback from our graduates, Advisory Committee and employers, keeps abreast of the technologies necessary for entering the working world. The environment established to achieve this mission is one that encourages a "hands-on" experience, for all students, thus providing a workplace atmosphere.
School Highlights
Keystone Technical Institute served 341 students (100% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Black), which was less than the state average of 92%.
School Overview
Keystone Technical Institute
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
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
25 staff
58 staff
Number of Programs Offered
20
21
Student Body
Total Enrollment
341 students
344 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
341 students
241 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
103 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
550 students
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
341 students
241 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
103 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
4%
% Asian
n/a
14%
% Hispanic
3%
n/a
% Black
11%
10%
% White
81%
8%
% Hawaiian
n/a
52%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
% Unknown races
2%
7%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
70%
59%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4973%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,500
$34,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,677
$12,696
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,620
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
94%
86%
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: 2016 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Keystone Technical Institute?
The acceptance rate of Keystone Technical Institute is 94%, which is higher than the state average of 86%.
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