Lancaster County Career and Technology Center

1730 Hans Herr Drive
Willow Street, PA 17584
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

School Highlights

Lancaster County Career and Technology Center serves 279 students (86% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 50%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 279 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
  • Minority enrollment: 59%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Lancaster County Career and Technology Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Lancaster County Career and Technology Center
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields
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
Public
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1971
Campus Size
25 acres
Total Faculty
68 staff
28 staff
Number of Programs Offered
8
14

Student Body

The student population of Lancaster County Career and Technology Center has declined by 27% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Lancaster County Career and Technology Center diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 20% over five years.
Total Enrollment
279 students
382 students

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

Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
240 students
294 students

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

# Part-Time Students
39 students
88 students

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

# Enrollment Undergraduate
279 students
370 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
240 students
292 students

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

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
39 students
88 students
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
12%
12%
% Black
28%
15%
% White
41%
50%
% Hawaiian
3%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
4%
% Unknown races
2%
14%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
80%
61%

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

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,500
$36,700

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
89%

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

Median Debt for Graduates
$12,545
$12,602
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,490
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
84%

Sports

Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Lancaster County Career and Technology Center?
The acceptance rate of Lancaster County Career and Technology Center is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 84%.
What is Lancaster County Career and Technology Center's ranking?
Lancaster County Career and Technology Center ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Diversity in US community colleges.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 279 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
  • Minority enrollment: 59%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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