Pennsylvania College of Technology Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5015 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1397 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1319 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #94 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #2 of 2 | In Williamsport |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 4,287
- Graduates
- 20
- Male:Female Ratio
- 65:35
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.pct.edu
Pennsylvania College of Technology Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Pennsylvania College of Technology has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
1,514 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
404 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
The Pennsylvania College of Technology has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3703 (86%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 223 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 157 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 109 (3%) |
| Asian | 61 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 39 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 7 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $7,285
- Students receiving aid
- 87%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $15,450 | $15,450 |
| Tuition in-state | $15,450 | $15,450 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $23,190 | $23,190 |
| Fee in-district | $2,490 | $2,490 |
| Fee in-state | $2,490 | $2,490 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,490 | $2,490 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,710 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,214 |
| Room charge | $7,000 |
| Meal charge | $5,214 |
Pennsylvania College of Technology majors
Pennsylvania College of Technology has granted 533 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs and 20 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Pennsylvania College of Technology.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 59 | 55 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 17 | 49 | |
| Welding Technology & Welder | 59 | ||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 31 | 26 | |
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 56 | ||
| Human Services, General | 20 | 31 | |
| Electrician | 46 | ||
| Building Construction Technology & Technician | 45 | ||
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology & Technician | 42 | ||
| Welding Engineering Technology & Technician | 39 | ||
| Diesel Mechanics Technology & Technician | 35 | ||
| Forest Technology & Technician | 25 | ||
| Drafting and Design Technology & Technician, General | 23 | ||
| Electromechanical Technologies & Technicians, Other | 23 | ||
| CAD & CADD Drafting and & or Design Technology & Technician | 22 | ||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 22 | ||
| Construction Management, General | 21 | ||
| Graphic Design | 21 | ||
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | 20 | ||
| Building & Construction Site Management & Manager | 19 | ||
| Computer Support Specialist | 19 | ||
| Construction & Heavy Equipment & Earthmoving Equipment Operation | 19 | ||
| Polymer & Plastics Engineering | 18 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 16 | ||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 16 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 16 | ||
| Automation Engineer Technology & Technician | 14 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 14 | ||
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | 14 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 4 | 10 | |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology & Technician | 13 | ||
| Architectural Technology & Technician | 13 | ||
| Automotive Engineering Technology & Technician | 13 | ||
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology & Technician | 13 | ||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 12 | 1 | |
| Concrete Finishing & Concrete Finisher | 12 | ||
| Surveying Technology & Surveying | 12 | ||
| Accounting | 11 | ||
| Autobody & Collision and Repair Technology & Technician | 11 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 11 | ||
| Metal Fabricator | 11 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 8 | 3 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 11 | ||
| Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology & Technician | 10 | ||
| Computer Engineering Technology & Technician | 1 | 9 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 10 | ||
| Machine Tool Technology & Machinist | 10 | ||
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 9 | ||
| Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology & Technician | 9 | ||
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 8 | ||
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology & Technician | 8 | ||
| Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training | 8 | ||
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 7 | ||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 7 | ||
| Industrial and Product Design | 7 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 7 | ||
| Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology & Technician | 7 | ||
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 6 | ||
| Civil Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 5 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 4 | ||
| Meeting and Event Planning | 4 | ||
| Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation | 4 | ||
| Nursing Education | 4 | ||
| Baking and Pastry Arts & Baker & Pastry Chef | 3 | ||
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 3 | ||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 2 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 2 | ||
| General Studies | 1 | ||
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 729 | 533 | 20 |
Pennsylvania College of Technology has a graduation rate of 50%, which is among the 41% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 50% | 55% | 40% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Pennsylvania College of Technology has published 103 scientific papers with 626 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Computer Science, Business, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Art & Design, Engineering Management, Medicine, Mathematics, Information Technology, and Math Teachers.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 3 |
| 1997 | 4 | 6 |
| 1998 | 1 | 8 |
| 1999 | 5 | 5 |
| 2000 | 3 | 4 |
| 2001 | 11 | 5 |
| 2002 | 6 | 10 |
| 2003 | 0 | 5 |
| 2004 | 3 | 2 |
| 2005 | 7 | 13 |
| 2006 | 5 | 23 |
| 2007 | 7 | 19 |
| 2008 | 6 | 27 |
| 2009 | 5 | 56 |
| 2010 | 1 | 66 |
| 2011 | 7 | 52 |
| 2012 | 4 | 63 |
| 2013 | 4 | 67 |
| 2014 | 7 | 36 |
| 2015 | 3 | 45 |
| 2016 | 4 | 62 |
| 2017 | 3 | 39 |
| 2018 | 5 | 29 |
| 2019 | 8 | 41 |
| 2020 | 7 | 38 |
| 2021 | 4 | 31 |
Notable alumni
-
Scott Wagner
- Occupations
- businesspersonpolitician
- Biography
-
Scott R. Wagner is an American businessman and politician from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He represented the 28th district in the Pennsylvania State Senate. He was the Republican nominee for Governor of Pennsylvania in the 2018 election, losing by more than 800,000 votes to incumbent Democrat Tom Wolf.
General info
| Alternative names | PCT Penn College |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 |
| Motto | Degrees that work |
| Colors | blue, gray |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 1,059 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's |
Location and contacts
| Address | One College Ave Williamsport, Pennsylvania, 17701-5799 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 28,000 |
| Phone | 5703263761 |