Orleans Technical College

2770 Red Lion Road
Philadelphia, PA 19114
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings
  • Orleans Technical College is a private technical school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is operated by the JEVS Human Services agency and has been in operation since 1974.

School Highlights

Orleans Technical College serves 340 students (74% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 50%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 80%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 82%
  • 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 18 teachers has declined by 65% over five years.
Orleans Technical College
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1974
Total Faculty
18 staff
28 staff
Number of Programs Offered
6
14
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Orleans Technical College has grown by 26% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The Orleans Technical College diversity score of 0.64 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has declined by 16% over five years.
Total Enrollment
340 students
382 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
252 students
294 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
88 students
88 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Enrollment Undergraduate
340 students
370 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
252 students
292 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
88 students
88 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
4%

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

% Hispanic
23%
12%

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

% Black
52%
15%

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

% White
18%
50%

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

% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Unknown races
2%
14%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.69

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
82%
61%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,800
$36,700

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
89%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Graduates
$7,521
$13,310

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,761
$6,297

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Acceptance Rate
80%
82%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Orleans Technical College?
The acceptance rate of Orleans Technical College is 80%, which is lower than the state average of 82%.
What is Orleans Technical College's ranking?
Orleans Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Average community college minority breakdown and Least debt for graduating students.
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 Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 80%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 82%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

The average community college acceptance rate in Philadelphia County, PA is 66%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Philadelphia County, PA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.67, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Philadelphia County, PA is Community College of Philadelphia. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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