Pittsburgh Technical College Acceptance Rate

Last Updated on December 24, 2022

Pittsburgh Technical College

1111 McKee Road
Oakdale, PA 15071Tel: (412) 809-5100www.ptcollege.edu

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Pittsburgh Technical College’s convenient locations on the outskirts of Pittsburgh mean you avoid the congestion but won’t miss the action.

  • With more than 30 degree and non-degree programs, Pittsburgh Technical College provides education that prepares our students for career success. The learning is immersive, project-based, and as real as it gets. 
  • All degree-seeking, on-site students have internships or clinical rotations before they graduate; 2 out of 3 available PTC students accepted job offers from their internship employers, and 97% of available graduates work in their career field.* 
  • PTC is a nonprofit institution. 
  • *Showcases graduates from 2017 classes. Data includes those who were available for work and were offered and/or received career search assistance from 1/1/2017-4/30/2018. Includes full-time, part-time, or freelance positions. Visit PTCollege.edu/employmentstats to learn more.

School Highlights

Pittsburgh Technical College serves 1,651 students (100% of students are full-time).The college’s student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 44%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 96 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Pittsburgh Technical College(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate/Associate’s Colleges: Associate’s DominantAssociates Colleges
Institution LevelFour or more yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate not-for-profitPrivate not-for-profit
Total Faculty96 staff36 staff

Student Body

The student population of Pittsburgh Technical College has declined by 19% over five years.The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.The Pittsburgh Technical College diversity score of 0.52 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school’s diversity has declined by 7% over five years

Total Enrollment1,651 students571 students
This chart display the total enrollment of Pittsburgh Technical College and community college average number of enrollment of PA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio17:123:1
# Full-Time Students1,651 students361 students
This chart display the Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Pittsburgh Technical College.This chart display community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of PA.
 Total Dormitory Capacity790330
 % Asian1%3%
 % Hispanic1%9%
 % Black7%16%
 % White67%56%
 % Hawaiian
 % Two or more races4%3%
 % Non Resident races4%2%
 % Unknown races16%11%
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pittsburgh Technical College.This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in PA.
Diversity Score0.520.64
This chart display the diversity score of Pittsburgh Technical College and the community college average diversity score of PA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
College Completion Rate54%55%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$37,300$34,800

Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $15,657 is less than the state average of $17,025. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

Private State Tuition Fees$15,657$17,025
This chart display tuition fees for an in-state student of Pittsburgh Technical College and the private community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of PA by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid96%92%
Median Debt for Graduates$16,166$12,495
Median Debt for Dropouts$6,069$5,500
Acceptance Rate85%85%

Pittsburgh Technical College Rankings

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#10120 of 14,160In the World
#2152 of 2,624In North America
#2055 of 2,523In the United States
#140 of 155In Pennsylvania

Quick Review

Avg. cost to attend $24,228 /y

Aid receiving 97%

Undergraduates1,744

Male:Female Ratio56:44

ControlPrivate
not-for-profit

Highest DegreeBachelor’s degree

Websiteptcollege.edu

Acceptance rate77%*

* Pittsburgh Technical College is among the institutions that don’t provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because a university has programs where an applicant only needs to meet admission requirements to enroll and doesn’t necessarily competes with others.

We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely-ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.

Pittsburgh Technical College Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics

220 students enrolled in some distance education courses.

211 enrolled exclusively in distance education.

Admissions requirements

Pittsburgh Technical College 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 by race or ethnicity

White941 (54%)
Race or Ethnicity unknown586 (34%)
Black or African American121 (7%)
Two or more races62 (4%)
Hispanic17 (1%)
Asian11 (0.6%)
American Indian or Alaska Native4 (0.2%)
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander1 (0.1%)

Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees

Net average cost to attend $24,228/yearAverage aid awarded$8,024Students receiving aid97%

Average costs by household income

<$30K$22,986
$30-48K$23,094
$48-75K$24,889
$75-110K$28,513
$110K+$29,692

Tuition and fees

Undergraduates
Tuition in-district$14,832
Tuition in-state$14,832
Tuition out-of-state$14,832
Fee in-district$1,800
Fee in-state$1,800
Fee out-of-state$1,800

Room and board price

Dormitory capacity808
Room charge$6,270

Pittsburgh Technical College Majors

MajorAssociate’s degreeBachelor’s
Computer Technology & Computer Systems Technology7628
Business Administration and Management, General2914
Drafting and Design Technology & Technician, General42
Surgical Technology & Technologist37
Welding Technology & Welder36
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician33
Computer Programming & Programmer, General33
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General30
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other29
Computer Graphics28
Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse25
Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design24
Hotel & Motel Administration & Management20
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology &18
Medical & Health Management and Clinical Assistant & Specialist15
Medical Office Assistant & Specialist15
Electrical & Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General4
Grand Total49442
TotalMenWomen
Graduation rate57%56%58%
Full-time retention rate – 62%

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