School Highlights
Platt College-Berks Technical Institute serves 429 students (89% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 39%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Private-state tuition: $10,120
- Acceptance Rate: 63%
- Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 59%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Platt College-Berks Technical Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Platt College-Berks Technical Institute
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
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
60 staff
59 staff
Number of Programs Offered
9
21
Student Body
The student population of Platt College-Berks Technical Institute has declined by 25% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 10:1 over five years.
The Platt College-Berks Technical Institute diversity score of 0.62 is more than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
429 students
458 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
382 students
292 students
# Part-Time Students
47 students
166 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
482 students
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
382 students
297 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
18 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
47 students
243 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
21 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
45%
9%
% Black
7%
12%
% White
41%
61%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
11%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.59
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
36%
57%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.05%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,100
$34,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $10,120 is less than the state average of $17,991. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$10,120
$17,991
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
92%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,000
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$6,111
Acceptance Rate
63%
74%
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: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Platt College-Berks Technical Institute cost?
Platt College-Berks Technical Institute's private state tuition is approximately $10,120.
What schools are Platt College-Berks Technical Institute often compared to?
Platt College-Berks Technical Instituteis often viewed alongside schools like Reading Area Community College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Platt College-Berks Technical Institute?
The acceptance rate of Platt College-Berks Technical Institute is 63%, which is lower than the state average of 74%.
What is Platt College-Berks Technical Institute's ranking?
Platt College-Berks Technical Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Diversity in US community colleges and Average community college minority breakdown.
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