School Highlights
South Hills School of Business & Technology serves 274 students (86% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the state average of 92%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Private-state tuition: $16,521
- Acceptance Rate: 97%
- Student:teacher ratio: 3:1
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
South Hills School of Business & Technology
(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
83 staff
58 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of South Hills School of Business & Technology has declined by 20% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 has decreased from 4:1 over five years.
The South Hills School of Business & Technology diversity score of 0.15 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has declined by 26% over five years.
Total Enrollment
274 students
344 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
237 students
241 students
# Part-Time Students
37 students
103 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
448 students
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
237 students
241 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
37 students
103 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
4%
% Asian
3%
14%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
2%
10%
% White
2%
8%
% Hawaiian
92%
52%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
7%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5814%
0.658%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4973%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,500
$34,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $16,521 is less than the state average of $17,079. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$16,521
$17,079
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$16,000
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$6,111
Acceptance Rate
97%
78%
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
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does South Hills School of Business & Technology cost?
South Hills School of Business & Technology's private state tuition is approximately $16,521.
What is the acceptance rate of South Hills School of Business & Technology?
The acceptance rate of South Hills School of Business & Technology is 97%, which is higher than the state average of 78%.
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