N/A

Acceptance Rate

$4,968

Avg.Financial Aid

003395

FAFSA Code

Pennsylvania College of Technology

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Public

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    MSCHE

  • Website

    https://www.pct.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    5,322

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

Located in Williamsport, PA, Pennsylvania College of Technology is a public university. Pennsylvania College of Technology was founded in the year 1914. Pennsylvania College of Technology is recognised by its official colors, blue and gray. Across all the courses offered at Pennsylvania College of Technology, the enrolment stands at 4,972. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 479 faculty. At PCT, around 37% of the students are females and 63% are males. Further, around 82% of the students are 24 and under. The college has produced several notable alumni including Tom Marino, Jake Corman, Gary Haluska, and Jeff Wheeland in its 106 years of existence. Pennsylvania College of Technology's sporting teams are affiliated to NCAA Division III – North Eastern Athletic Conference. PCT offers a total of 232 undergraduate and graduate programs, including both residential and online. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.), ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs), ACCE (American Council for Construction Education), and ACF (American Culinary Federation). Pennsylvania College of Technology has around $16,789,129, (2019) in endowment.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Address

One College Ave

Rankings

Forbes and US News provide rankings to the universities, which are trusted everywhere. But this is applicable only if the universities are located in the US. The rankings of eductional institutions by Forbes and US News are considered a reliable source by applicants and experts. The ranking of a college is a great way to gauge its performance on several factors like research excellence, the performance of its students after graduation, student experience, and academic success. However, Pennsylvania College of Technology doesn't feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings of these two publications.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    1st Jul

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    N/A

  • SAT Range

    N/A

  • SAT/ACT

    FALSE

  • ACT Range

    N/A

  • High School GPA

    N/A

  • Application Fee

    FALSE$

  • Accept Common App

    Yes

The students can make the most out of the admission process as the admission at the university is fairly easy. A non-refundable fee, along with the application form, is required to be deposited by the students, in order to complete the process. To improve one’s chances of securing admission, a person must score high on a standardised test like SAT or ACT. But, at Pennsylvania College of Technology, the average SAT or ACT scores of students getting admission is not available. It can be inferred that this is not an important admission criterion. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at One College Ave, Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17701-5799. To gather more information, they can call them at (570) 326-3761.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $21,242

  • Average Annual Cost

    $14,250

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $1,400

  • Other Fees

    $2,490

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for ooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $11,544

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $3,468

Total One Year Cost

$33,152

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to PCT. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $37,568. For students seeking financial assistance, the college offers a number of options.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Master's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

14:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

80%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

43%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

70%

Male Professors

30%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Tech...

    146 Graduates

  • Registered Nursing, Administration,...

    113 Graduates

  • Industrial Production Technologies/...

    108 Graduates

  • Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintena...

    85 Graduates

  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...

    83 Graduates

  • Business Administration, Management...

    74 Graduates

  • Dental Support Services and Allied...

    59 Graduates

  • Health and Medical Administrative S...

    51 Graduates

  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...

    83 Graduates

  • Business Administration, Management...

    74 Graduates

  • Dental Support Services and Allied...

    59 Graduates

  • Health and Medical Administrative S...

    51 Graduates

  • Precision Metal Working

    50 Graduates

  • Environmental Control Technologies/...

    48 Graduates

  • Mechanical Engineering Related Tech...

    46 Graduates

  • Building/Construction Finishing, Ma...

    45 Graduates

  • Culinary Arts and Related Services

    45 Graduates

  • Architectural Sciences and Technolo...

    40 Graduates

  • Electrical and Power Transmission I...

    38 Graduates

  • Civil Engineering Technologies/Tech...

    35 Graduates

  • Computer Software and Media Applica...

    35 Graduates

  • Construction Engineering Technologi...

    35 Graduates

  • Allied Health and Medical Assisting...

    33 Graduates

  • Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursi...

    29 Graduates

  • Design and Applied Arts

    26 Graduates

  • Electromechanical Instrumentation a...

    23 Graduates

  • Computer/Information Technology Adm...

    22 Graduates

  • Applied Horticulture and Horticultu...

    20 Graduates

  • Engineering Technologies/Technician...

    20 Graduates

  • Forestry

    15 Graduates

  • Human Development, Family Studies,...

    14 Graduates

  • Mental and Social Health Services a...

    14 Graduates

  • Computer Systems Networking and Tel...

    12 Graduates

  • Engineering-Related Technologies

    11 Graduates

  • Legal Support Services

    11 Graduates

  • Mason/Masonry

    11 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    10 Graduates

  • Drafting/Design Engineering Technol...

    9 Graduates

  • Electrical Engineering Technologies...

    9 Graduates

  • Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Te...

    8 Graduates

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitne...

    7 Graduates

  • Homeland Security

    5 Graduates

  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Ot...

    5 Graduates

  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, G...

    4 Graduates

  • Plumbing and Related Water Supply S...

    3 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    2 Graduates

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

    2 Graduates

  • Electrical/Electronics Maintenance...

    1 Graduates

  • Hospitality Administration/Manageme...

    1 Graduates

  • Specialized Sales, Merchandising an...

    1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

5,322

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

38%

Full-time / Part-time

82% / 18%

Students Gender

Male

63%

US National: 44%

Female

37%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

89%

Unknown

1%

Black

3%

Hispanic

4%

Two or more races

2%

Non Resident alien

0%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

9%

Out Of State

91%

In State

0%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$54,926 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

$6,586/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,959/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$4,959/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Wildcat

School Colors

blue and gray

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

128

Total Female Athletes

81

Intramural Sports

11

Sports Club

9

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Soccer

Tennis

Wrestling

Archery

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Soccer

Softball

Tennis

Volleyball

Archery

Campus Security

Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by PCT. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $11,716 per year. The average meal plan at PCT costs around $4,959 a year. Notably, students at the varsity get to choose from various dining and meal plan options as well. The college considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At PCT, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The college has enrolled around 63% male and 37% female students.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$35,300/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$42,600/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$12,000 - $29,339

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$125 - $304

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

86%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,968

Students Receiving Federal Grants

39%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,511

Students Receiving State Aid

46%

Average Aid Per Year

$3,192

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

20%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,420

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$8,891

$30K - $48K

$8,697

$48K - $75K

$6,133

$75K - $110K

$2,925

> $110K

$589

In case the students at Pennsylvania College of Technology face any financial issues concerning the fees and cost of living, and find the same to be high, they can seek help from the financial aid department of the varsity. It focuses on settling the issues that students face, and candidates can be assisted with scholarships, grants, and student loans. The average federal grant that comes from the college is around $4,631, whereas the financial aid is $5,425. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $3,198 as well as institutional aid worth $5,425.

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