Rosedale Technical College Photo #0 - The Ben Wilke Training Center which houses the Diesel, Truck Driving and Welding labs.

Rosedale Technical College

215 Beecham Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
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Rosedale Technical College Photo #1 - The Ben Wilke Training Center which houses the Diesel, Truck Driving and Welding labs.
  • 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 484 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 92%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 484 students
  • Private-state tuition: $13,700
  • Acceptance Rate: 73%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Rosedale Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Rosedale Technical College
(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 not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
64 staff
58 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Rosedale Technical College has grown by 33% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The Rosedale Technical College diversity score of 0.34 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
484 students
344 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
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# Full-Time Students
484 students
241 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
103 students
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This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Pennsylvania.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
613 students
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
484 students
241 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Rosedale Technical College and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
103 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan students in Rosedale Technical College and the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Asian
13%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Rosedale Technical College and the percentage of Asian community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Rosedale Technical College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
3%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Rosedale Technical College and the percentage of Black community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Rosedale Technical College and the percentage of White community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
80%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Rosedale Technical College and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Two or more races
1%
5%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in Rosedale Technical College and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
% Unknown races
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Rosedale Technical College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
Diversity Score
0.34
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Rosedale Technical College and the community college average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.8544%
0.658%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Rosedale Technical College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4973%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,400
$34,900
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Rosedale Technical College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Pennsylvania by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $13,700 is less than the state average of $17,079. The private state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,700
$17,079
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Tuition Notes
Tuition varies by pr
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
91%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Rosedale Technical College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$13,000
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Rosedale Technical College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$6,111
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Rosedale Technical College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
73%
78%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Rosedale Technical College and the community college average percent admitted of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
470
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Tech Vets Veterans Club
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Rosedale Technical College cost?
Rosedale Technical College's private state tuition is approximately $13,700.
What schools are Rosedale Technical College often compared to?
Rosedale Technical Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Pittsburgh Technical College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Rosedale Technical College?
The acceptance rate of Rosedale Technical College is 73%, which is lower than the state average of 78%.
What is Rosedale Technical College's ranking?
Rosedale Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Highest completion rates.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 484 students
  • Private-state tuition: $13,700
  • Acceptance Rate: 73%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Allegheny County, PA private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,074 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Allegheny County, PA is 74%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Allegheny County, PA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.39, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Allegheny County, PA is Pittsburgh Career Institute. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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