School Highlights
South Hills School of Business & Technology serves 329 students (87% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 48%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Private-state tuition: $16,521
- Acceptance Rate: 97%
- Student:teacher ratio: 4:1
- Minority enrollment: 28%
- 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
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
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 stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The South Hills School of Business & Technology diversity score of 0.43 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 109% over five years.
Total Enrollment
329 students
361 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
286 students
310 students
# Part-Time Students
43 students
134 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
329 students
300 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
286 students
300 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
43 students
134 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
3%
11%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
72%
52%
% Hawaiian
22%
3%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
10%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.6145%
0.6111%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3822%
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 $17,177. The private state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$16,521
$17,177
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$16,000
$13,620
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$6,234
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: 2024 (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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