Pennsylvania Institute of Technology: Review & Facts

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Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is a small two-year, private not-for-profit school with 655 students enrolled. This school was established in 1953 and is one of the 2 colleges and schools located in Media, Pennsylvania.

Academic Offerings

At Pennsylvania Institute of Technology you can receive your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered
19
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology deploys a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 19 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Medical Assistant, Medical, Physical Therapy, and Retailing and Wholesaling. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important 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 positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

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

Student Retention
40%
Bad
The graduation rate at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is low - 39%.

Student to faculty ratio at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is pretty decent, 15:1. Learn more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are close to the nationwide median, about $12,900 a year. The additional fees at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $1,400; which comes to a total of $14,300 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 this 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 provides 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
At the present moment, 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 Address

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