Penn Commercial began as a business school in Washington, Pennsylvania in June 1929. Over its more than 75 years of existence, Penn Commercial has provided quality educational programs to the job-seeking community members. Since founded in 1929 and incorporated into the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1979, Penn Commercial has expanded and broadened its programs and facilities to meet the ever-changing requirements and needs of students and businesses alike.
School Highlights
Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School serves 237 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 44%.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
25 staff
56 staff
Student Body
The student population of Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School has declined by 29% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five years.
The Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School diversity score of 0.28 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
237 students
477 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
237 students
331 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
146 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
314 students
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
1%
11%
% Black
10%
15%
% White
84%
56%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
11%
Diversity Score
0.28
0.64
College Completion Rate
95%
56%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,900
$34,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $21,000 is more than the state average of $17,415. The private state tuition has grown by 91% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$21,000
$17,415
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,000
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
80%
86%
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: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
Penn Commercial purchased a building located in the Oak Spring
Plaza in Washington, Pennsylvania in May 2001. The school
immediately began renovations on the 65,000 square feet the school
would occupy. The new facility provided many benefits for the
students including state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, a
licensed in-house day care center, classrooms located on one floor,
and free ample parking for all students, staff, and visitors. The
new Penn Commercial opened its doors to students in September 2001
and was officially introduced into the community with a
ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 24, 2001. Penn Commercial offers
Associate Degree in Information Technology and Security, Medical
Assistant, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning &
Refrigeration and Computer Aided Drafting and Design. Penn
Commercial offers many programs during evening school as well. In
spite of continuing changes in the medical and technical fields,
Penn Commercial's commitment to provide quality education to its
students remains the same. Penn Commercial's curriculum helps
students develop their individual potential, discover their
strengths, and prepare themselves for lives that are both
personally and professionally satisfying. With this mission in
mind, Penn Commercial moves confidently into the future. The
college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career
Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) to award diplomas and occupational
associate degrees.
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