Lansdale School of Business
Tel:
(215)699-5700
- 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:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Lansdale School of Business | (PA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 15 staff | 25 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 344 students | 618 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 25:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 173 students | 372 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 171 students | 246 students |
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| % Asian | 3% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| % Black | 10% | 14% |
| % White | 85% | 63% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 10% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.57 |
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| College Completion Rate | 82% | 55% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $36,600 | $34,800 |
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.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Lansdale School of Business is Montgomery County Community College (3.7 miles away).
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