School Highlights
Orleans Technical College serves 215 students (80% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 92%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Acceptance Rate: 68%
- Student:teacher ratio: 4:1
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Orleans Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Orleans Technical College
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 years (below associate)
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
52 staff
58 staff
Number of Programs Offered
6
21
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Orleans Technical College has declined by 26% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 has decreased from 6:1 over five years.
The Orleans Technical College diversity score of 0.75 is more than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
215 students
344 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
172 students
241 students
# Part-Time Students
43 students
103 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
383 students
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
172 students
241 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
43 students
103 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
4%
% Asian
36%
14%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
13%
10%
% White
2%
8%
% Hawaiian
24%
52%
% Two or more races
21%
5%
% Unknown races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.7899%
0.658%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4973%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,800
$34,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,521
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,761
$6,111
Acceptance Rate
68%
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)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Orleans Technical College?
The acceptance rate of Orleans Technical College is 68%, which is lower than the state average of 78%.
What is Orleans Technical College's ranking?
Orleans Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Diversity in US community colleges and Least debt for graduating students.
In what neighborhood is Orleans Technical College located?
Orleans Technical College is located in the Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 1 other community '.college.' located in Northeast Philadelphia.
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