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 197 students (76% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 197 students
  • Private-state tuition: $9,720
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 72%
  • 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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Attribute

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
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
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
20 staff
58 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Lansdale School of Business has grown by 58% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The Lansdale School of Business diversity score of 0.75 is more than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 48% over five years.
Total Enrollment
197 students
361 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
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# Full-Time Students
150 students
310 students
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# Part-Time Students
47 students
134 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Lansdale School of Business.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
197 students
300 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
150 students
300 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
47 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
3%
5%
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% Hispanic
11%
11%
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
35%
15%
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
28%
52%
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
20%
3%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
10%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
Diversity Score
0.75
0.68
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.7143%
0.6111%
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 2023-24 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3822%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,600
$34,900
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $9,720 is less than the state average of $17,177. The private state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$9,720
$17,177
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 2023-24 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
$13,620
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
$6,234
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: 2024 (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: Least expensive tuition and Diversity in US community colleges.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 197 students
  • Private-state tuition: $9,720
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 72%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

Montgomery County, PA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.58, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Montgomery County, PA is Lansdale School of Business. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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