Platt College-Berks Technical Institute

2205 Ridgewood Rd
Wyomissing, PA 19610
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School Highlights

Platt College-Berks Technical Institute serves 777 students (53% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 44%.

Top Placements

Platt College-Berks Technical Institute places among the top 20% of community colleges in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Platt College-Berks Technical Institute(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate for-profitPrivate not-for-profit
Total Faculty65 staff36 staff
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Number of Programs Offered128

Student Body

The student population of Platt College-Berks Technical Institute has declined by 21% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five years.
The Platt College-Berks Technical Institute diversity score of 0.65 is more than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has grown by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment777 students571 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio12:123:1
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# Full-Time Students414 students361 students
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# Part-Time Students363 students210 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
-
% Asian
1%
3%
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% Hispanic
48%
9%
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% Black
8%
16%
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% White
34%
56%
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% Two or more races
2%
3%
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% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
4%
11%
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Diversity Score0.650.64
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College Completion Rate
38%
56%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$32,100$34,800
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Finances and Admission

The private state tuition of $10,120 is less than the state average of $17,025. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$10,120$17,025
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid76%92%
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Median Debt for Graduates$16,566$12,223
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,334$5,500
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Acceptance Rate63%72%
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Platt College-Berks Technical Institute is Reading Area Community College (2.4 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 777 students
  • Private-state tuition: $10,120
  • Acceptance Rate: 63%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 66%
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For Pennsylvania public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $9,886 per year for in-state students and $14,398 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,025 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

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