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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

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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.

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Pennsylvania College of Technology is a small public college located on an urban campus in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,235, and admissions are selective. The college offers 42 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 50%, 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

n/a

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

76% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

50% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. 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.

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4k

Students enrolled

47%

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
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

86%

Hispanic

5%

Black

4%

Two or more races

3%

Asian

2%

Unknown

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

0%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

37%

Socio-economic diversity

38% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

13

Total Online Enrollment

1,990

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

88% On-campus

12% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate Check Bold 7% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 19% 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 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,549
On-campus room and board $11,982
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 $32,119 $39,679
Off-campus without family $32,029 $39,589
Off-campus with family $20,137 $27,697

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

38%

State Grant Aid

42%

Institution Grant Aid

34%

Pell Grant

38%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,083
State Grant Aid $3,485
Institution Grant Aid $5,255
Pell Grant Aid $4,402

Financial Outlook

$24k

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
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Other Sports
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • Archery

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 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

11

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

12

Legal Professions And Studies

BA

MA

DOC

13

Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

14

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

15

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

16

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

17

Personal And Culinary Services

BA

MA

DOC

18

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

19

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

20

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.