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Summary
Pennsylvania College of Technology is a public institution that was founded in 1941. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,976, its setting is city, and the campus size is 998 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Pennsylvania College of Technology's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges (North), 33. Its in-state tuition and fees are $13,590 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $17,010 (2011-12).
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Pennsylvania College of Technology (Penn College)offers an array of academic programs,in a student-centered learning environment, at the certificate, associate and baccalaureate levels with a strong emphasis on technology. Penn College is a statewide-focused institution with nationally recognized programs and a commitment to hands-on, experiential learning. Penn College seeks to implement its philosophy by providing: 1)opportunities to develop intellectually, ethically, socially, culturally and personally; 2) quality academic programs with emphasis on pre-professional, technological, and service areas; 3) accessible full- and part-time educational opportunities and services that address a wide spectrum of individual needs and abilities through varied formats, schedules and geographic locations; 4) educational programming responsive to economic and employment realities; 5) enhanced learning opportunities through cooperation with industry, business, government, other educational institutions and through international experiences; 6) comprehensive majors that integrate communications, math, science, art, technology, humanities, interpersonal skills, problem solving, critical thinking, information literacy and health and safety; 7) opportunities to develop skills needed to enter and succeed in academic majors; and 8) opportunities to increase skills, knowledge, and interest through lifelong learning. Assistance with career planning, employment preparation and advanced study is available. Penn College's environment fosters lifelong learning, creativity, and respect for difference. We provide excellence in instruction and appropriate educational opportunities which remain Penn College's highest priority. (See Penn College Online Catalog: http://www.pct.edu/catalog/). |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1941 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | city |
| 2011 Endowment | N/A |
Applying
When applying to Pennsylvania College of Technology, it's important to note the application deadline is July 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 20. The application fee at Pennsylvania College of Technology is $50. It is least selective, with an acceptance rate of 92.0 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | least selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 92.0% |
| Application deadline | July 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 20 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Pennsylvania College of Technology is 18:1, and the school has 62.7 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Pennsylvania College of Technology include: Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician; Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse; Building/Construction Site Management/Manager; Forest Technology/Technician; and Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 66.5 percent.
Student Life
Pennsylvania College of Technology has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,976, with a gender distribution of 63.3 percent male students and 36.7 percent female students. At this school, 29.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 71.0 percent of students live off campus.
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| Collegiate athletic association | N/A |
Campus Info & Services
Pennsylvania College of Technology offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, and health service. Pennsylvania College of Technology also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Pennsylvania College of Technology.
| Students who have cars on campus | N/A |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Pennsylvania College of Technology, 99.3 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $6,971.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $13,590 (2011-12) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $17,010 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $8,638 (2011-12) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
