Pennsylvania College of Technology Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #4924 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1379 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1301 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #90 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #2 of 2 | In Williamsport |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 4,526
- Graduates
- 49
- Male:Female Ratio
- 64:36
- 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.
1,220 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
331 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 | 3811 (83%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 263 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 213 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 112 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 91 (2%) |
| Asian | 60 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 7 (0.2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 4 (0.1%) |
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
- $8,964
- Students receiving aid
- 88%
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 | $2,790 | $2,490 |
| Fee in-state | $2,790 | $2,490 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,790 | $2,490 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,599 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,560 |
| Room charge | $7,140 |
| Meal charge | $5,420 |
Pennsylvania College of Technology majors
Pennsylvania College of Technology has granted 430 bachelor's degrees across 33 programs and 2 master's in Physician Assistant. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Pennsylvania College of Technology.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 73 | 40 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 34 | 32 | |
| Welding Technology & Welder | 53 | ||
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology & Technician | 50 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 18 | 30 | |
| Electrician | 48 | ||
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 40 | ||
| Welding Engineering Technology & Technician | 40 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 18 | 17 | |
| Human Services, General | 14 | 18 | |
| Building Construction Technology & Technician | 30 | ||
| Diesel Mechanics Technology & Technician | 28 | ||
| Drafting and Design Technology & Technician, General | 25 | ||
| Architectural Technology & Technician | 21 | ||
| Automotive Engineering Technology & Technician | 20 | ||
| Electromechanical Technologies & Technicians, Other | 20 | ||
| Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology & Technician | 20 | ||
| Machine Tool Technology & Machinist | 20 | ||
| CAD & CADD Drafting and & or Design Technology & Technician | 19 | ||
| Forest Technology & Technician | 19 | ||
| Construction Management, General | 18 | ||
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology & Technician | 18 | ||
| Construction & Heavy Equipment & Earthmoving Equipment Operation | 17 | ||
| Computer Support Specialist | 16 | ||
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology & Technician | 15 | ||
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | 14 | ||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 13 | ||
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology & Technician | 13 | ||
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | 12 | ||
| Building & Construction Site Management & Manager | 12 | ||
| Computer Engineering Technology & Technician | 5 | 7 | |
| Graphic Design | 12 | ||
| Polymer & Plastics Engineering | 12 | ||
| Accounting | 11 | ||
| Automation Engineer Technology & Technician | 11 | ||
| Autobody & Collision and Repair Technology & Technician | 9 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 9 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 6 | 3 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 9 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 8 | ||
| Baking and Pastry Arts & Baker & Pastry Chef | 7 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 7 | ||
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 7 | ||
| Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation | 7 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 6 | ||
| Concrete Finishing & Concrete Finisher | 6 | ||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 6 | ||
| Industrial and Product Design | 6 | ||
| Civil Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 5 | ||
| Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology & Technician | 4 | ||
| Metal Fabricator | 3 | ||
| Quality Control Technology & Technician | 3 | ||
| General Studies | 2 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 2 | ||
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 1 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 1 | ||
| Meeting and Event Planning | 1 | ||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | ||
| Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology & Technician | 1 | ||
| Surveying Technology & Surveying | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 644 | 430 | 2 |
Pennsylvania College of Technology has a graduation rate of 53%, which is among the 47% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 53% | 56% | 48% |
| |||
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
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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 the 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 | 1,124 |
| 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 |