Rosedale Technical College
Tel:
(800)521-6262
- Founded in 1949, Rosedale Technical College has a rich history of preparing students for a career in the trades. Rosedale provides students with the proper knowledge and equipment, as well as the necessary hands-on experience required for their field.
School Highlights
- Rosedale Technical College serves 349 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
- Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 37%.
- Rosedale Technical College is one of 17 community colleges within Allegheny County, PA.
- The nearest community college to Rosedale Technical College is Bidwell Training Center Inc (3.7 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Rosedale Technical College | (PA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 35 staff | 25 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 349 students | 618 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 25:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 349 students | 372 students |
 |  | |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| % Black | 14% | 14% |
| % White | 84% | 63% |
 |  | |
| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.57 |
 | ||
| College Completion Rate | 54% | 55% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $34,400 | $34,800 |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 1 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Tech Vets Veterans Clu |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Rosedale Tech currently has two facilities that house classrooms and lab areas for Automotive, Diesel, Electrical, HVAC, Truck Driving, Industrial Technician and Welding programs. Evening classes are offered in Auto, Diesel, Electrical and Welding.
- Those who are interested are invited to give us a call and schedule a tour of the facilites. You may even schedule a "shadow day" where you are able to spend a day in the class of your choice.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Rosedale Technical College is Bidwell Training Center Inc (3.7 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Bidwell Training Center IncPrivate, non-profit169 students | 3.70 Mi1815 Metropolitan St
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412)323-4000 3.70169 - 17,153 students | 4.50 Mi800 Allegheny Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
(412)323-2323 4.5017,153 - Triangle Tech IncPrivate, for profitn/a students | 4.80 Mi1940 Perrysville Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
4123591000 4.80n/a - Triangle Tech Inc-PittsburghPrivate, for profit226 students | 4.80 Mi1940 Perrysville Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
(412)359-1000 4.80226 - 2,045 students | 5.10 Mi1111 McKee Road
Oakdale, PA 15071
4128095100 5.102,045
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