- The ITT Technical Institute is an institution of higher learning that is committed to offering quality undergraduate, graduate and continuing education locally, nationally and worldwide to students of diverse backgrounds, interests and abilities. The ITT Technical Institutes are a leading private college system focused on technology-oriented programs of study. There are over 140 ITT Technical Institutes in 38 states. The ITT Technical Institutes predominantly offer career-focused, degree programs to over 70,000 students. The ITT Technical Institutes have been actively involved in the higher education community in the United States since 1969.
School Highlights
ITT Technical Institute-Bessemer served 500 students (69% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment was 57% of the student body (majority Black), which was more than the state average of 43%.
School Overview
ITT Technical Institute-Bessemer
(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Public
Total Faculty
31 staff
153 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
500 students
2,464 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
20:1
# Full-Time Students
347 students
873 students
# Part-Time Students
153 students
1,855 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
532 students
422 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
347 students
873 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
2,077 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
30 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
168 students
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
48%
27%
% White
43%
57%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.2683%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$42,800
$29,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Private State Tuition Fees
$18,048
$13,954
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$25,827
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
77%
81%
SAT Reading
n/a
530
SAT Math
n/a
545
ACT Composite
n/a
23
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
22
Source: 2015 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does ITT Technical Institute-Bessemer cost?
ITT Technical Institute-Bessemer's private state tuition is approximately $18,048.
What is the acceptance rate of ITT Technical Institute-Bessemer?
The acceptance rate of ITT Technical Institute-Bessemer is 77%, which is lower than the state average of 81%.
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