School Highlights
PITC Institute serves 282 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 99%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
PITC Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
PITC Institute
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
20 staff
28 staff
Number of Programs Offered
1
14
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of PITC Institute has grown by 69% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The PITC Institute diversity score of 0.19 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 24% over five years.
Total Enrollment
282 students
350 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
282 students
292 students
# Part-Time Students
292 students
88 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
574 students
366 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
282 students
290 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
292 students
88 students
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
3%
12%
% Black
90%
15%
% White
1%
50%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Unknown races
3%
14%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
10%
61%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,077
$12,602
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Dr. Shahid Ahmed - President of PITC Institute and Chairman of DoPeace, with over 20 years of experience in healthcare training programs. -
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from PITC Institute?
PITC Institute famous alumni include: Dr. Shahid Ahmed - President of PITC Institute and Chairman of DoPeace, with over 20 years of experience in healthcare training programs..
What is PITC Institute's ranking?
PITC Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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