Pennsylvania Institute of Technology: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - Below AverageSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - OustandingCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Very Good
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Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is a small two-year, private not-for-profit school with 455 students enrolled. This school was established in 1953 and is one of the 2 colleges and schools located in Media, Pennsylvania.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
16
Fair
At Pennsylvania Institute of Technology you can receive your 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology deploys a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 16 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical Assistant, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Medical, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings versus other colleges and schools.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before 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 good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
40%
Bad
The student retention rate at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is very low at 40% (way below Pennsylvania average). Considering this statistic, apparently students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is low - 39%.

Student to faculty ratio at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is good - 11:1. Read more details about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$14,000
Medium
Average tuition costs are close to the nationwide median, around $10,800 per year. The additional fees at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology not covered by tuition are approximately $3,200, which makes it a total of $14,000 per year.

Read the details about Pennsylvania Institute of Technology additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology might accept dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is $25.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to Pennsylvania Institute of Technology and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (800) 422-0025 or check Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Website.

Opportunities and Services



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

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania Institute of Technology.

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

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Location and Maps



Post Address: Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, 800 Manchester Ave, Media, Pennsylvania 19063-4098, USA
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