Pennsylvania College of Technology
About Pennsylvania College of Technology
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport is an affiliate of Penn State that teaches bachelor's degrees the way a trade school teaches: in workshops and labs rather than lecture halls. Nursing, industrial production and electromechanical technology are its biggest programs, and it admits every qualified applicant.
Founded
1914
Location
Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Students
4,513
Institution
Public
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
53.5%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$18,240
Out-of-state: $25,980
Avg Net Price
$25,110
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$52,567
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Average
53.5% complete their degree within six years
Retention
80.5%
4-Year Grad
44%
6-Year Grad
55%
Teaching Quality
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
55.9%
$/Student
$20.7K
Class Size
Medium
The 44% graduation rate is below average, but 80.5% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$18,240
In-State
$25,980
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$12,818
Books & Supplies
$1,400
Total Cost of Attendance
$33,192
After Financial Aid
$25,110
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$20,065
Receive Grants
33.1%
Take Loans
59.8%
The total cost of attendance runs about $33,192/yr, including $12,818 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $25,110.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Pennsylvania College of Technology fund their education.
While in School
33.1%
Get Grants
Free money
59.8%
Take Loans
Must repay
$54,391
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$23,961
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$254/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
Students typically graduate with $23,961 in debt, below the national median. That's a manageable amount for most career paths.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Pennsylvania College of Technology.
Gender
35.3%
Female
65%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
4,464
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
49
Graduates
36.3%
First-Gen
22 yrs
Avg Age
14.5%
Age 25+
Men make up the majority at 65% of the student body. 36.3% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Small
Campus Quick Facts
4,464
Students
public
Institution
Small
Campus Size
Mixed
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
Yes
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Pennsylvania College of Technology fields 11 varsity teams with 349 student athletes, about 8% of the student body.
Division
NCAA
Division III without football
Conference
United East
The league its teams compete in
Varsity Sports
11
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
349
8% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
73% / 27%
254
Men
95
Women
9
Men's Teams
7
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Pennsylvania College of Technologyearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$52,567
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$78K
55 grads
1yr Earnings
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
$60K
49 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$45K
49 grads
1yr Earnings
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians
$63K
37 grads
1yr Earnings
Human Services, General
$36K
31 grads
1yr Earnings
Design and Applied Arts
$46K
28 grads
1yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $48K six years out, growing to $53K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.