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Pennsylvania College of Technology

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Williamsport, PA · City · 4,464 students
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$25,110
Average net priceYour net price
In-state
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
52%
Graduation rate
35% typical
$52,567
Earnings 10 years on
$40,669 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

As a special mission affiliate of Penn State University, the Pennsylvania College of Technology is nationally recognized for its hands-on, applied technology education, with leading programs in engineering technologies, nursing and health sciences, construction management, and advanced manufacturing trades. The academic experience is defined by an immersive, "degrees that work" philosophy featuring a remarkably high lab-to-lecture ratio and industry-standard equipment that consistently lead to high job-placement rates upon graduation. Campus life in Williamsport fosters a pragmatic, close-knit community where students balance intensive technical projects with NCAA Division III Wildcat athletics, specialized competition teams, and easy access to outdoor recreation across central Pennsylvania.

Wikipedia:The Pennsylvania College of Technology is a public technical college in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States. Although accredited separately from the Pennsylvania State University, it is a "special-mission affiliate of Penn State".

Location
Williamsport, PA, 17701-5799 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
ABE · Lehigh Valley
92 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$18,240$25,980
Housing & food (on campus)$12,818$12,818
Books & supplies$1,400$1,400
Cost of attendance$33,192$40,932 est.
Average net price$25,110Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$25,980
In-state: $18,240
Housing & food (on campus)$12,818
Books & supplies$1,400
Cost of attendance$40,932 est.
In-state: $33,192
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $25,110
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students
$0–30k
$20,065
$30–48k
$19,090
$48–75k
$21,546
$75–110k
$27,465
$110k+
$30,533
Grants from the school
48% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $4,782
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
52%
Within 4 yrs
37%
Back for yr 2
81%
Transferred
10%
Pell students: 40.8% · others: 48.2% 
8 yrs after starting
61% graduated · 13% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 25% left or unknown
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$47,995
10 yrs after entry$52,567
Debt
Median at graduation$23,961
Monthly payment$254
Middle 50% owe$7.5k–$26.5k
90th percentile$35,189
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate/Associate's: 35% graduate within 6 yrs, $40,669 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions

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Essay prompts

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Student Body
Gender
Men 65%Women 35%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
14 : 1
Pell grant
33%
First-gen
36%
Family income
$54,391
Independent
21%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
17%
Where first-years come from
In state (PA)
84.7%
Out of state
14.7%
International
0.0%

Most out-of-state first-years from: NJ 74 · NY 37 · MD 24 · VA 13 · CT 11

Race & ethnicity
White
84%
Hispanic
6%
Black
5%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III without football
  • Archery
    Men's · Women's
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$47,995
After 10 yrs
$52,567
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing55
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians49
Business Administration, Management and Operations49
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians37
Human Services, General31
Design and Applied Arts28
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions26
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians23
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians23
Construction Management21
Architectural Sciences and Technology20
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection19
Polymer/Plastics Engineering18
Health and Medical Administrative Services18
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications16
Civil Engineering16
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$34M
Full-time faculty
56%
Faculty salary
$9,818/mo
Teaching spend
$20,672
per student
Federal loans
60%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate/Associate's
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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