School Highlights
Orleans Technical College serves 269 students (70% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 39%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Acceptance Rate: 62%
- Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
- Minority enrollment: 77%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Orleans Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
Diversity
Completion Rates
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Orleans Technical College
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 years (below associate)
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
52 staff
58 staff
Number of Programs Offered
6
21
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Orleans Technical College has declined by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 has decreased from 6:1 over five years.
The Orleans Technical College diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
269 students
448 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
188 students
282 students
# Part-Time Students
81 students
166 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
383 students
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
188 students
297 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
18 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
81 students
243 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
21 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% Asian
6%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
9%
% Black
41%
12%
% White
23%
61%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
17%
11%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.59
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
85%
59%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.05%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,800
$34,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
92%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,521
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,761
$6,111
Acceptance Rate
62%
85%
SAT Reading
n/a
450
SAT Math
n/a
465
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Orleans Technical College?
The acceptance rate of Orleans Technical College is 62%, which is lower than the state average of 85%. Orleans Technical College's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Pennsylvania with low acceptance rates.
What is Orleans Technical College's ranking?
Orleans Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Lowest acceptance rates, Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown, Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.
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