Great Lakes Institute of Technology: Review & Facts

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Great Lakes Institute of Technology is a very small two-year, private for-profit school with 350 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1965 and is one of the 5 schools located in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Academic Offerings

Great Lakes Institute of Technology will give you the option to obtain a 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Majors
Offered
10
Great Lakes Institute of Technology follows a continuous curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 10 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical Assistant, Cosmetology, Nursing, Medical, and Massage Therapy and Chiropractic. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Great Lakes Institute of Technology is fair at 71% (close to Pennsylvania average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
71%
Fair
The graduation rate at Great Lakes Institute of Technology is good: 74%.

Student to faculty ratio at Great Lakes Institute of Technology is good -- 11:1. Learn more information regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
97%
As reported in recent government data, 183 applications were submitted and 178 were accepted, so it is very easy to get accepted at this school.

Great Lakes Institute of Technology might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at Great Lakes Institute of Technology is $25.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Great Lakes Institute of Technology and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (814) 864-6666 or check Great Lakes Institute of Technology Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Great Lakes Institute of Technology offers evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Great Lakes Institute of Technology, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
Currently there is no on-campus housing at Great Lakes Institute of Technology.

Based on the college crime numbers, Great Lakes Institute of Technology seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Great Lakes Institute of Technology Location and Address

Postal Address:
Great Lakes Institute of Technology
5100 Peach Street
Erie, Pennsylvania
16509-2482, USA
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