South Hills School of Business & Technology

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

South Hills School of Business & Technology serves 406 students (94% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 44%.

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South Hills School of Business & Technology ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 44% over five years.
South Hills School of Business & Technology(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: High Transfer-High TraditionalAssociates Colleges
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate for-profitPrivate not-for-profit
Total Faculty50 staff36 staff
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Student Body

The student population of South Hills School of Business & Technology has declined by 40% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The South Hills School of Business & Technology diversity score of 0.15 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment406 students571 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio8:123:1
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# Full-Time Students380 students361 students
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# Part-Time Students26 students210 students
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% Asian
1%
3%
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% Hispanic
1%
9%
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% Black
2%
16%
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% White
92%
56%
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% Two or more races
2%
3%
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% Non Resident races
2%
2%
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Diversity Score0.150.64
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College Completion Rate
53%
56%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$31,500$34,800
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $16,521 is less than the state average of $17,025. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$16,521$17,025
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid97%92%
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Median Debt for Graduates$19,500$12,495
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$5,500
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Acceptance Rate98%85%
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to South Hills School of Business & Technology is Pennsylvania Highlands Community College (Huntingdon) (23.2 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 406 students
  • Private-state tuition: $16,521
  • Acceptance Rate: 98%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 8%
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