School Profile

Pennsylvania College of Technology

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Williamsport, PA

$15,120

Avg in-state tuition

$22,680

Avg out-of-state tuition

BestColleges.com is an advertising-supported site. Featured or trusted partner programs and all school search, finder, or match results are for schools that compensate us. This compensation does not influence our school rankings, resource guides, or other editorially-independent information published on this site.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Discover programs by subject area to find the best college for your future.

Search All Programs

Work here? Claim your school's profile

About Pennsylvania College of Technology

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Pennsylvania College of Technology is a small public college located on an urban campus in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,565, and admissions are selective. The college offers 46 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 47%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $15,120, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $22,680.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

75% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

47% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

5k

Students enrolled

48%

Online student enrollment

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

Demographics

White

87%

Hispanic

4%

Black

3%

Two or more races

3%

Unknown

1%

Asian

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

0%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

39%

Socio-economic diversity

39% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Explore Similar Schools

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg, PA · Public · Non-profit

View School

York College of Pennsylvania

York, PA · Private · Non-profit

View School

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Indiana, PA · Public · Non-profit

View School

Mount Aloysius College

Cresson, PA · Private · Non-profit

View School

Keystone College

La Plume, PA · Private · Non-profit

View School

Lock Haven University

Lock Haven, PA · Public · Non-profit

View School

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown, PA · Public · Non-profit

View School

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, PA · Public · Non-profit

View School

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Shippensburg, PA · Public · Non-profit

View School

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

East Stroudsburg, PA · Public · Non-profit

View School

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

12

Total Online Enrollment

2,194

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

90% On-campus

10% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate Check Bold 5% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 17% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 50% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $15,120 $22,680
Graduate $15,120 $22,680

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,549
On-campus room and board $11,892
On-campus other expenses $3,468
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $11,892
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $3,468
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $3,468

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $32,029 $39,589
Off-campus without family $32,029 $39,589
Off-campus with family $20,137 $27,697

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

40%

State Grant Aid

45%

Institution Grant Aid

24%

Pell Grant

39%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,651
State Grant Aid $3,207
Institution Grant Aid $5,277
Pell Grant Aid $4,279

Financial Outlook

$23k

Average student debt after graduation

$39k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III without football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Tennis
  • Baseball
  • Softball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Architecture And Related Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Construction Trades

BA

MA

DOC

5

Culinary, Entertainment, And Personal Services

BA

MA

DOC

6

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

7

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

8

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

9

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

10

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC