South Hills School of Business & Technology

480 Waupelani Dr
State College, PA 16801
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Tel: (814) 234-7755
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School Highlights

South Hills School of Business & Technology serves 630 students (91% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 37%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
South Hills School of Business & Technology(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty50 staff25 staff
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Student Body

The student population of South Hills School of Business & Technology has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The South Hills School of Business & Technology diversity score of 0.08 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment630 students618 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio13:125:1
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# Full-Time Students574 students372 students
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# Part-Time Students56 students246 students
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% Asian		-
2%
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% Hispanic
1%
7%
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% Black
1%
14%
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% White
96%
63%
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
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Diversity Score0.080.57
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College Completion Rate
52%
55%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$31,500$34,800
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Finances and Admission

The private state tuition of $16,521 is less than the state average of $16,683. The private state tuition has grown by 10% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$16,521$16,683
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid97%95%
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Median Debt for Graduates$19,500$12,223
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,334$5,500
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Acceptance Rate92%84%
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to South Hills School of Business & Technology is Du Bois Business College-Huntingdon (21.9 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 630 students
  • Private-state tuition: $16,521
  • Acceptance Rate: 92%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 4%
Did You Know?
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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