Pennsylvania College of Technology Photo #1 - The Madigan Library, along the main entrance to Penn College, also houses The Gallery at Penn College.

Pennsylvania College of Technology

One College Ave
Williamsport, PA 17701
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • 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 4,240 students (82% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is same as the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the state average of 92%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 4,240 students
  • In-state tuition: $17,610
  • Out-state tuition: $26,415
  • Acceptance Rate: 72%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Programs offered

School Overview

The teacher population of 385 teachers has declined by 5% over five years.
Pennsylvania College of Technology
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
385 staff
58 staff
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Number of Programs Offered
148
21

Student Body

The student population of Pennsylvania College of Technology has declined by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Pennsylvania College of Technology diversity score of 0.24 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,240 students
344 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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# Full-Time Students
3,485 students
241 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time students enrollment of Pennsylvania College of Technology and average number of community college Full-time students enrollment of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Part-Time Students
755 students
103 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Pennsylvania College of Technology and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Pennsylvania College of Technology.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Pennsylvania.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
529 students
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,480 students
241 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Pennsylvania College of Technology and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
5 students
5 students
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This chart displays graduation rate breakdown of Pennsylvania College of Technology
Pennsylvania All Graduation Breakdown
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
755 students
103 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
This chart displays the dormitory capacity of Pennsylvania College of Technology and the community college average dormitory capacity of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan students in Pennsylvania College of Technology and the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Asian
4%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Pennsylvania College of Technology and the percentage of Asian community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pennsylvania College of Technology and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Black
4%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Pennsylvania College of Technology and the percentage of Black community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Pennsylvania College of Technology and the percentage of White community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
87%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Pennsylvania College of Technology and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Pennsylvania College of Technology and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in Pennsylvania College of Technology and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
% Unknown races
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania College of Technology.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
Diversity Score
0.24
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Pennsylvania College of Technology and the community college average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.658%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.4973%
0.4973%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$43,200
$34,900
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Pennsylvania College of Technology and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Pennsylvania by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $17,610 is more than the state average of $10,513. The in-state tuition has grown by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $26,415 is more than the state average of $15,152. The out-state tuition has grown by 10% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$17,610
$10,513
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Pennsylvania College of Technology and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees
$26,415
$15,152
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Pennsylvania College of Technology and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Tuition Notes
Full-year, 30 credits.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
91%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Pennsylvania College of Technology and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$24,000
$13,000
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania College of Technology and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,040
$6,111
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania College of Technology and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
72%
78%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Pennsylvania College of Technology and the community college average percent admitted of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
470
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7

Sports

Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Sports
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: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Pennsylvania College of Technology cost?
Pennsylvania College of Technology's tuition is approximately $17,610 for In-State students and $26,415 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Pennsylvania College of Technology?
The acceptance rate of Pennsylvania College of Technology is 72%, which is lower than the state average of 78%.
What sports does Pennsylvania College of Technology offer?
Pennsylvania College of Technology offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball and Wrestling.
What is Pennsylvania College of Technology's ranking?
Pennsylvania College of Technology ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body and Most Programs Offered.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 4,240 students
  • In-state tuition: $17,610
  • Out-state tuition: $26,415
  • Acceptance Rate: 72%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • Source: Verified school update

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