Pennsylvania College of Technology
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(800) 367-9222
- 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 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 44%.
Top Placements
Pennsylvania College of Technology places among the top 20% of community colleges in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body
School Overview
The teacher population of 304 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Pennsylvania College of Technology | (PA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Private not-for-profit |
| Total Faculty | 304 staff | 36 staff |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 10 sports |
| Sports | Archery, 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: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Pennsylvania College of Technology is Platt College-McCann-Lewisburg (25.1 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Platt College-McCann-LewisburgPrivate for-profit318 students | 25.10 Mi7495 Westbranch Hwy
Lewisburg, PA 17837
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Forty Fort, PA 18704
(570) 288-8400 50.80164 - Elmira Business InstitutePrivate for-profit146 students | 51.50 Mi303 North Main Street
Elmira, NY 14901
(607) 733-7177 51.50146 - 148 students | 52.40 Mi47 south main street
Mahanoy City, PA 17948
(570) 773-1820 52.40148
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