Pennsylvania College of Technology

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Williamsport, PA 17701
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Pennsylvania College of Technology Photo #1 - Centennial sculpture stands guard in front of the Breuder Advanced Technology & Health Sciences Center.
Pennsylvania College of Technology Photo #2 - The Madigan Library, along the main entrance to Penn College, also houses The Gallery at Penn College.
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology, a special mission affiliate of Penn State, is a national leader in applied technology education. Penn College offers more than 100 bachelor, associate, and certificate majors to nearly 5,600 students in careers ranging from manufacturing, design, transportation, and construction to hospitality, health, business, and natural resources. Business/industry connections, small classes, industry-standard equipment, and faculty with work experience contribute to strong graduate placement rates. The full college experience awaits those desiring on-campus housing, Greek Life, student organizations, and NCAA Division III athletics.

School Highlights

Pennsylvania College of Technology serves 4,981 students (83% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 37%.

Top Placements

Pennsylvania College of Technology places among the top 20% of community colleges in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 304 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Pennsylvania College of Technology(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level4 or more yearsAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution ControlPublicPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty304 staff25 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Pennsylvania College of Technology has declined by 9% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Pennsylvania College of Technology diversity score of 0.22 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has declined by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment4,981 students618 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio16:125:1
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# Full-Time Students4,110 students372 students
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# Part-Time Students870 students246 students
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% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
4%
7%
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% Black
3%
14%
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% White
88%
63%
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% Two or more races
2%
2%
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% Non Resident races
1%
2%
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% Unknown races
1%
10%
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Diversity Score0.220.57
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$43,200$34,800
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $16,740 is more than the state average of $10,533. The in-state tuition has grown by 27% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $23,380 is more than the state average of $14,058. The out-state tuition has grown by 42% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$16,740$10,533
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Out-State Tuition Fees$23,380$14,058
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Tuition NotesBased on 15 credits
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid87%94%
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Median Debt for Graduates$21,475$12,223
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Median Debt for Dropouts$12,000$5,500
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Acceptance Rate85%84%
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Sports

Total Sports Offered10 sports
SportsArchery, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, WrestlingArchery, Baseball,
Basketball, Cross Country,
Golf, Soccer,
Softball, Tennis,
Volleyball, Wrestling,

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.16 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.Club or Organization:
https://www.pct.edu/campuslife/studentactivities/organizations.htm

Recreational Athletic Programs:
and Kick, Intramural Basketball, Intramural Dodgeball, Intramural Flag Football, Intramural Indoor Soccer, Intramural Indoor Volleyball, Intramural Kickball, Intramural Powder Puff Football, Intramural Punt, Intramural Sand Volleyball, Intramural Slow Pitch Softball, Intramural Tennis, Intramural Ultimate Frisbee, Intramural Wiffleball, Pass
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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The nearest community college to Pennsylvania College of Technology is Luzerne County Community College (46.0 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2021)
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  • Students: 4,981 students
  • In-state tuition: $16,740
  • Out-state tuition: $23,380
  • Acceptance Rate: 85%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 12%
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For Pennsylvania public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $10,533 per year for in-state students and $14,058 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,683 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 77%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Pennsylvania community colleges have a diversity score of 0.57, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Pennsylvania is Community College of Philadelphia. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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