School Highlights
Commonwealth Technical Institute serves 146 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 146 students
- Private-state tuition: $16,836
- Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
- Minority enrollment: 28%
- 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 26 teachers has declined by 21% over five years.
Commonwealth Technical Institute
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
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
Year Founded
1959
Campus Size
12 acres
Total Faculty
26 staff
28 staff
School Motto
Proudly founded in 1681 as a place of tolerance and freedom.
Student Body
The student population of Commonwealth Technical Institute has grown by 9% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Commonwealth Technical Institute diversity score of 0.46 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has declined by 19% over five years.
Total Enrollment
146 students
382 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
146 students
294 students
# Part-Time Students
2 students
88 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
148 students
370 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
146 students
292 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2 students
88 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
350 students
330 students
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
3%
12%
% Black
13%
15%
% White
72%
50%
% Hawaiian
3%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Unknown races
4%
14%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
90%
61%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$18,200
$36,700
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $16,836 is less than the state average of $17,466. The private state tuition has grown by 119% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$16,836
$17,466
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
59%
89%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
Enrollment: 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Acceptance rate: 30% Minority enrollment: 24%
101 Community College Way
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 262-6400
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 262-6400
6.3 miles
Enrollment: 3,000 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $9,810 Out-state tuition: $13,740 Minority enrollment: 16%
Mount Aloysius College
Private not-for-profit
7373 Admiral Peary Hwy
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-4131
Cresson, PA 16630
(814) 886-4131
21.1 miles
Enrollment: 2,955 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Acceptance rate: 82% Minority enrollment: 18%
Triangle Tech Inc-Greensburg
Private for-profit
222 E Pittsburgh St Ste A
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-1050
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-1050
31.3 miles
Enrollment: 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Private-state tuition: $16,500 Minority enrollment: 24%
YTI Career Institute-Altoona
Private for-profit
3200 Pleasant Boulevard, Suite A
Altoona, PA 16601
(717) 757-1100
Altoona, PA 16601
(717) 757-1100
31.3 miles
Enrollment: 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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