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  • 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 266 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is same as 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: 266 students
  • Private-state tuition: $21,000
  • Acceptance Rate: 78%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • 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
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
25 staff
58 staff
This chart displays total faculty of Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School and community college average number of faculty in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Student Body

The student population of Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School has grown by 12% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School diversity score of 0.35 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 23% over five years.
Total Enrollment
266 students
344 students
This chart displays the total enrollment of Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School and community college average number of enrollment of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart displays the student staff ratio of Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School and community college average student staff ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Students
266 students
241 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time students enrollment of Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School and average number of community college Full-time students enrollment of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Part-Time Students
n/a
103 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Pennsylvania.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
312 students
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
266 students
241 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
103 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
4%
% Asian
14%
14%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
1%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School and the percentage of Black community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School and the percentage of White community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
79%
52%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Unknown races
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
Diversity Score
0.35
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School and the community college average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.6986%
0.658%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School 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)
$29,900
$34,900
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School 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 $21,000 is more than the state average of $17,079. The private state tuition has grown by 72% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$21,000
$17,079
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School 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
70%
91%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School 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
$12,000
$13,000
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School 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
$4,750
$6,111
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School 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
78%
78%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School and the community college average percent admitted of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School cost?
Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School's private state tuition is approximately $21,000.
What is the acceptance rate of Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School?
The acceptance rate of Penn Commercial BusinessTechnical School is 78%, which is equal to the state average of 78%.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 266 students
  • Private-state tuition: $21,000
  • Acceptance Rate: 78%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Verified school update

Did You Know?

For Pennsylvania public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $10,513 per year for in-state students and $15,152 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,079 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 78%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Pennsylvania community colleges have a diversity score of 0.68, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Pennsylvania is ASPIRA City College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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