Lansdale School of Business

290 Wissahickon Avenue
North Wales, PA 19454-4114
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  • Lansdale School of Business is a private co-educational institution dedicated to offering practical career education in business to promote the occupational competence, professional awareness, and personal growth of its students. Lansdale School of Business assists students in selecting the career paths best suited to their goals and interests.
School Highlights
  • Lansdale School of Business serves 344 students (50% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 37%.
  • Lansdale School of Business is one of 6 community colleges within Montgomery County, PA.
  • The nearest community college to Lansdale School of Business is Montgomery County Community College (3.7 miles away).

Top Placements

Lansdale School of Business places among the top 20% of community colleges in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Lansdale School of Business(PA) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty15 staff25 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Lansdale School of Business has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Lansdale School of Business diversity score of 0.27 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment344 students618 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio23:125:1
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# Full-Time Students173 students372 students
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# Part-Time Students171 students246 students
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% Asian
3%
2%
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% Hispanic
1%
7%
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% Black
10%
14%
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% White
85%
63%
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% Unknown races
1%
10%
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Diversity Score0.270.57
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College Completion Rate
82%
55%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$36,600$34,800
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Finances and Admission

  • The private state tuition of $9,720 is less than the state average of $16,683. The private state tuition has grown by 13% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$9,720$16,683
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid91%94%
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Median Debt for Graduates$8,834$12,223
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Median Debt for Dropouts$4,280$5,500
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • Lansdale School of Business was founded April 1, 1918, by Walter E. Wireback and Wilbur M. Frantz. Founded to teach courses which would prepare serviceman to re-enter the job force after military service during World War I, the school offered bookkeeping and secretarial skills classes. Although times have changed, LSB's philosophy has remained the same: to prepare students for the rapidly changing world of business. Lansdale School of Business has experienced increasing enrollments since 1918 and has moved several times to accommodate the growing needs of the students and expanding curricula. By updating and adding courses in economics, psychology, business organization, and small business management, the school continued to grow. Lansdale School of Business offers Carrer programs in Allied Health, Business Administration and Computer Technologies. LSB offers Certificate, Diploma, and Associate in Specialized Business degree programs. Lansdale School of Business is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award diploma and associate degrees.

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Quick Stats (2018-19)
  • Students: 344 students
  • Private-state tuition: $9,720
  • Student:teacher ratio: 23:1
  • Minority enrollment: 15%
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