School Highlights
Great Lakes Institute of Technology serves 346 students (72% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 48%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Acceptance Rate: 76%
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Great Lakes Institute of Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
Great Lakes Institute of Technology
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
58 staff
Student Body
The student population of Great Lakes Institute of Technology has declined by 26% over five years.
The Great Lakes Institute of Technology diversity score of 0.49 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 81% over five years.
Total Enrollment
346 students
361 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
# Full-Time Students
248 students
310 students
# Part-Time Students
98 students
134 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
300 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
248 students
300 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
98 students
134 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
n/a
% Asian
15%
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
11%
% Black
9%
15%
% White
3%
52%
% Hawaiian
69%
3%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
10%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.6114%
0.6111%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3822%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,700
$34,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,512
$12,602
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,617
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
76%
84%
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: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Great Lakes Institute of Technology?
The acceptance rate of Great Lakes Institute of Technology is 76%, which is lower than the state average of 84%.
What is Great Lakes Institute of Technology's ranking?
Great Lakes Institute of Technology ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Average community college minority breakdown and Least debt for graduating students.
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