Orleans Technical College

2770 Red Lion Road
Philadelphia, PA 19114
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings

School Highlights

Orleans Technical College serves 269 students (70% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 39%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 269 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 62%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
  • Minority enrollment: 77%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Orleans Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Orleans Technical College
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 years (below associate)
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
52 staff
59 staff
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Number of Programs Offered
6
21

Student Body

The student population of Orleans Technical College has declined by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 has decreased from 6:1 over five years.
The Orleans Technical College diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
269 students
458 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
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# Full-Time Students
188 students
292 students
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# Part-Time Students
81 students
166 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Orleans Technical College.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
383 students
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
188 students
297 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
18 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
81 students
243 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
21 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% Asian
6%
4%
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% Hispanic
11%
9%
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% Black
41%
12%
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% White
23%
61%
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
17%
11%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
Diversity Score
0.73
0.59
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
85%
57%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.05%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,800
$34,900
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
92%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$7,521
$13,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,761
$6,111
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Orleans Technical College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
62%
85%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Orleans Technical College and the community college average percent admitted of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
SAT Reading
n/a
450
SAT Math
n/a
465
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Orleans Technical College?
The acceptance rate of Orleans Technical College is 62%, which is lower than the state average of 85%. Orleans Technical College's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Pennsylvania with low acceptance rates.
What is Orleans Technical College's ranking?
In what neighborhood is Orleans Technical College located?
Orleans Technical College is located in the Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 1 other community '.college.' located in Northeast Philadelphia.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 269 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 62%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
  • Minority enrollment: 77%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Philadelphia County, PA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.72, which is higher than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Philadelphia County, PA is ASPIRA City College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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