Rosedale Technical College

215 Beecham Drive Suite 2
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 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%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Rosedale Technical College(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate of Arts CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution ControlPrivate, non-profitPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty35 staff25 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Rosedale Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Rosedale Technical College diversity score of 0.27 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment349 students618 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio10:125:1
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# Full-Time Students349 students372 students
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% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
1%
7%
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% Black
14%
14%
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% White
84%
63%
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Diversity Score0.270.57
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College Completion Rate
54%
55%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$34,400$34,800
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Finances and Admission

The private state tuition of $13,700 is less than the state average of $16,683. The private state tuition has grown by 17% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$13,700$16,683
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Tuition NotesTuition varies by pr
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid98%94%
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Median Debt for Graduates$16,000$12,223
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,824$5,500
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Acceptance Rate100%72%
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Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.1 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.Club or Organization:
Tech Vets Veterans Club
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 (3.8 miles away).
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  • Bidwell Training Center Inc
    Private, non-profit
    169 students | 3.80 Mi1815 Metropolitan St
    Pittsburgh,  PA  15233
    (412) 323-4000     3.80169
  • Community College of Allegheny County
    Public
    17,153 students | 4.50 Mi800 Allegheny Ave
    Pittsburgh,  PA  15233
    (412) 323-2323     4.5017,153
  • Triangle Tech Inc
    Private, for profit
    n/a students | 4.80 Mi1940 Perrysville Avenue
    Pittsburgh,  PA  15214
    (412) 359-1000     4.80n/a
  • Triangle Tech Inc-Pittsburgh
    Private, for profit
    226 students | 4.80 Mi1940 Perrysville Avenue
    Pittsburgh,  PA  15214
    (412) 359-1000     4.80226
  • Pittsburgh Technical College
    Pittsburgh Technical College Photo - Pittsburgh Technical College's convenient locations on the outskirts of Pittsburgh mean you avoid the congestion but won't miss the action.
    Private, non-profit
    2,045 students | 4.90 Mi1111 McKee Road
    Oakdale,  PA  15071
    (412) 809-5100     4.902,045
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  • Students: 349 students
  • Private-state tuition: $13,700
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 16%
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For Pennsylvania public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $10,533 per year for in-state students and $14,058 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,683 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 77%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Pennsylvania community colleges have a diversity score of 0.57, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Pennsylvania is Community College of Philadelphia. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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