International Academy of Design and Technology (Pittsburgh) (Closed 2008)

  • Located in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the International Academy of Design and Technology offers programs that help students prepare for successful careers in business, fashion, and criminal justice fields. Pittsburgh, once known many for its steel mills, is now one of the most charming towns in Eastern United States.

School Highlights

International Academy of Design and Technology (Pittsburgh) served 30 students
Minority enrollment was 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was less than the state average of 92%.

School Overview

International Academy of Design and Technology (Pittsburgh)
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates--Private For-profit
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 years but < 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

Total Enrollment
30 students
344 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
# Full-Time Students
n/a
241 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
103 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
18 students
241 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
12 students
103 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
4%
% Asian
n/a
14%
% Black
n/a
10%
% White
n/a
8%
% Hawaiian
n/a
52%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
% Unknown races
100%
7%
Diversity Score
n/a
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.658%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4973%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
n/a
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: 2006 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • International Academy of Design and Technology is a career-oriented academy located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Academy is dedicated to providing academic excellence. If you're looking for an exciting and rewarding career in today's rapidly expanding fields, the academy can help you get there. The goal of our Academy is to educate individuals to be self-reliant, confident and skilled, capable of performing successfully in today's workplace. We are prepared to provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary for a dynamic career in design and technology. Each student in the Academy is given an opportunity to grow vocationally, intellectually, emotionally and professionally. International Academy of Design & Technology in Pittsburgh is part of a nationwide network. International Academy of Design & Technology – Pittsburgh offers specialized associate degree and diploma programs in these business, graphic design, IT, justice and fashion fields: Visual Communications, Business Administration, Justice Technology and Fashion Merchandising.

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