Lansdale School of Business

290 Wissahickon Avenue
North Wales, PA 19454
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • Lansdale School of Business is a private co-educational institution dedicated to offering practical career education in business to promote the occupational competence, professional awareness, and personal growth of its students. Lansdale School of Business assists students in selecting the career paths best suited to their goals and interests.

School Highlights

Lansdale School of Business serves 131 students (70% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the state average of 92%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 131 students
  • Private-state tuition: $9,720
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 92%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Lansdale School of Business ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Lansdale School of Business
(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 for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
20 staff
58 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Lansdale School of Business has grown by 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The Lansdale School of Business diversity score of 0.67 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 32% over five years.
Total Enrollment
131 students
344 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
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# Full-Time Students
92 students
241 students
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# Part-Time Students
39 students
103 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Lansdale School of Business.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Pennsylvania.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
68 students
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
92 students
241 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
39 students
103 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
7%
4%
% Asian
24%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lansdale School of Business and the percentage of Asian community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
2%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lansdale School of Business and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
8%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lansdale School of Business and the percentage of Black community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lansdale School of Business and the percentage of White community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
50%
52%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
% Unknown races
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lansdale School of Business.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
Diversity Score
0.67
0.68
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.7143%
0.658%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Lansdale School of Business and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4973%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,600
$34,900
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Lansdale School of Business and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Pennsylvania by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $9,720 is less than the state average of $17,079. The private state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$9,720
$17,079
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Lansdale School of Business and the private community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
91%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Lansdale School of Business and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,882
$13,000
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Lansdale School of Business and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,771
$6,111
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Lansdale School of Business and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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)

School Notes

  • Lansdale School of Business was founded April 1, 1918, by Walter E. Wireback and Wilbur M. Frantz. Founded to teach courses which would prepare serviceman to re-enter the job force after military service during World War I, the school offered bookkeeping and secretarial skills classes. Although times have changed, LSB's philosophy has remained the same: to prepare students for the rapidly changing world of business. Lansdale School of Business has experienced increasing enrollments since 1918 and has moved several times to accommodate the growing needs of the students and expanding curricula. By updating and adding courses in economics, psychology, business organization, and small business management, the school continued to grow. Lansdale School of Business offers Carrer programs in Allied Health, Business Administration and Computer Technologies. LSB offers Certificate, Diploma, and Associate in Specialized Business degree programs. Lansdale School of Business is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award diploma and associate degrees.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Lansdale School of Business cost?
Lansdale School of Business's private state tuition is approximately $9,720.
What schools are Lansdale School of Business often compared to?
Lansdale School of Businessis often viewed alongside schools like Montgomery County Community College by visitors of our site.
What is Lansdale School of Business's ranking?
Lansdale School of Business ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Diversity in US community colleges.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 131 students
  • Private-state tuition: $9,720
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 92%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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