School Highlights
Commonwealth Technical Institute serves 89 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 92%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Private-state tuition: $16,836
- Student:teacher ratio: 3:1
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Commonwealth Technical Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Commonwealth Technical Institute
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
33 staff
58 staff
Student Body
The student population of Commonwealth Technical Institute has declined by 53% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 has decreased from 6:1 over five years.
The Commonwealth Technical Institute diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
89 students
344 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
89 students
241 students
# Part-Time Students
2 students
103 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
221 students
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
89 students
241 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2 students
103 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
350 students
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
4%
% Asian
12%
14%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
5%
10%
% White
2%
8%
% Hawaiian
63%
52%
% Two or more races
14%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
3%
7%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.8387%
0.658%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4973%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$18,200
$34,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $16,836 is less than the state average of $17,079. The private state tuition has grown by 100% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$16,836
$17,079
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
51%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,111
Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
470
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Commonwealth Technical Institute cost?
Commonwealth Technical Institute's private state tuition is approximately $16,836.
What is Commonwealth Technical Institute's ranking?
Commonwealth Technical Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Highest completion rates.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Commonwealth Technical Institute is DLP Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center (1.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Students
DLP Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
Private for-profit
1086 Franklin St
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 534-5844
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 534-5844
1.3 miles
| 150 students
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Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 262-6400
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 262-6400
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| 2,345 students
Mount Aloysius College
Private not-for-profit
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Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-4131
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-4131
21.1 miles
| 2,706 students
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Private for-profit
222 E Pittsburgh St Ste A
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-1050
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-1050
31.3 miles
| 133 students
YTI Career Institute-Altoona
Private for-profit
3200 Pleasant Boulevard, Suite A
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 201-2208
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 201-2208
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| 110 students
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