Pennsylvania College of Technology Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #4805 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1344 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1267 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #89 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #2 of 2 | In Williamsport |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 4,234
- Graduates
- 7
- 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.
1,482 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
369 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 | 3635 (86%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 221 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 155 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 116 (3%) |
| Asian | 62 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 38 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1 (0%) |
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
- $7,254
- Students receiving aid
- 89%
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 | $12,130 |
| Room charge | $6,920 |
| Meal charge | $5,210 |
Pennsylvania College of Technology majors
Pennsylvania College of Technology has granted 557 bachelor's degrees across 39 programs and 17 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 | 53 | 62 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 16 | 56 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 33 | 26 | |
| Building Construction Technology & Technician | 45 | ||
| Electrician | 43 | ||
| Welding Engineering Technology & Technician | 41 | ||
| Welding Technology & Welder | 41 | ||
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology & Technician | 36 | ||
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 33 | ||
| Human Services, General | 20 | 13 | |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 14 | 14 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 27 | ||
| Polymer & Plastics Engineering | 26 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 25 | ||
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology & Technician | 25 | ||
| Building & Construction Site Management & Manager | 24 | ||
| Construction & Heavy Equipment & Earthmoving Equipment Operation | 24 | ||
| Architectural Technology & Technician | 23 | ||
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | 22 | ||
| Autobody & Collision and Repair Technology & Technician | 21 | ||
| Construction Management, General | 21 | ||
| Diesel Mechanics Technology & Technician | 21 | ||
| Machine Tool Technology & Machinist | 21 | ||
| Drafting and Design Technology & Technician, General | 20 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 2 | 17 | |
| Automotive Engineering Technology & Technician | 18 | ||
| Baking and Pastry Arts & Baker & Pastry Chef | 17 | ||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 16 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 16 | ||
| Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology & Technician | 15 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 14 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 8 | 6 | |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 14 | ||
| Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training | 13 | ||
| Forest Technology & Technician | 12 | ||
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | 12 | ||
| Applied Horticulture & Horticulture Operations, General | 11 | ||
| Computer Support Specialist | 11 | ||
| Electromechanical Technologies & Technicians, Other | 11 | ||
| Industrial and Product Design | 11 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 11 | ||
| Computer Engineering Technology & Technician | 1 | 9 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 10 | ||
| Graphic Design | 10 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 10 | ||
| Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation | 10 | ||
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 10 | ||
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology & Technician | 9 | ||
| Civil Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 9 | ||
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 9 | ||
| Surveying Technology & Surveying | 9 | ||
| CAD & CADD Drafting and & or Design Technology & Technician | 8 | ||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 8 | ||
| Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology & Technician | 8 | ||
| Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology & Technician | 7 | ||
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 7 | ||
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology & Technician | 7 | ||
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 7 | ||
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 6 | ||
| Metal Fabricator | 5 | ||
| Automation Engineer Technology & Technician | 4 | ||
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 4 | ||
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 4 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 4 | ||
| Concrete Finishing & Concrete Finisher | 3 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 3 | ||
| Accounting | 2 | ||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 2 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 2 | ||
| Meeting and Event Planning | 2 | ||
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management & Manager | 2 | ||
| Vehicle and Vehicle Parts and Accessories Marketing Operations | 2 | ||
| Brewing Science | 1 | ||
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 1 | ||
| Engineering & Engineering-Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 1 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | ||
| General Studies | 1 | ||
| Industrial Electronics Technology & Technician | 1 | ||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 1 | ||
| Mason & Masonry | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 711 | 557 | 17 |
Pennsylvania College of Technology has a graduation rate of 49%, which is among the 39% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 54% | 35% |
| |||
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
- politicianbusinessperson
- 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 | 1,014 |
| 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 |