Penn Commercial began as a business school in Washington, Pennsylvania in June 1929. Over its more than 75 years of existence, Penn Commercial has provided quality educational programs to the job-seeking community members. Since founded in 1929 and incorporated into the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1979, Penn Commercial has expanded and broadened its programs and facilities to meet the ever-changing requirements and needs of students and businesses alike.
School Highlights
Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School serves 461 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 48%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 461 students
Private-state tuition: $21,000
Acceptance Rate: 78%
Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
Minority enrollment: 32%
Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
The student population of Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School has grown by 94% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School diversity score of 0.51 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 79% over five years.
Total Enrollment
461 students
361 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
461 students
310 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
134 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
461 students
300 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
461 students
300 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
134 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
2%
11%
% Black
8%
15%
% White
68%
52%
% Hawaiian
15%
3%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
10%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.8767%
0.6111%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3822%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,900
$34,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $21,000 is more than the state average of $17,177. The private state tuition has grown by 73% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$21,000
$17,177
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
70%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$13,620
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$6,234
Acceptance Rate
78%
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 Administrators
School Notes
Penn Commercial purchased a building located in the Oak Spring
Plaza in Washington, Pennsylvania in May 2001. The school
immediately began renovations on the 65,000 square feet the school
would occupy. The new facility provided many benefits for the
students including state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, a
licensed in-house day care center, classrooms located on one floor,
and free ample parking for all students, staff, and visitors. The
new Penn Commercial opened its doors to students in September 2001
and was officially introduced into the community with a
ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 24, 2001. Penn Commercial offers
Associate Degree in Information Technology and Security, Medical
Assistant, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning &
Refrigeration and Computer Aided Drafting and Design. Penn
Commercial offers many programs during evening school as well. In
spite of continuing changes in the medical and technical fields,
Penn Commercial's commitment to provide quality education to its
students remains the same. Penn Commercial's curriculum helps
students develop their individual potential, discover their
strengths, and prepare themselves for lives that are both
personally and professionally satisfying. With this mission in
mind, Penn Commercial moves confidently into the future. The
college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career
Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) to award diplomas and occupational
associate degrees.
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