Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is an acclaimed residential two-year college accepting students from throughout the state of Pennsylvania as well as veterans, members of the armed forces, and their families. As an accredited technical college, we are dedicated to preparing students for high-demand careers with family-thriving wages. It was begun based on a bequest in the will of Thaddeus Stevens, a statesman who dedicated his life to creating access to education and equity among those who faced injustice.Today, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology offers two-year associate degrees in 24 programs to more than 1,400 students.
School Highlights
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology serves 1,470 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 92%.
The student population of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology has grown by 9% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology diversity score of 0.48 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,470 students
344 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
1,470 students
241 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
103 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
146 students
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,470 students
241 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
34 students
103 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
650 students
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
4%
% Asian
2%
14%
% Hispanic
12%
n/a
% Black
15%
10%
% White
65%
8%
% Hawaiian
n/a
52%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
% Unknown races
n/a
7%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5981%
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)
$40,500
$34,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $9,000 is less than the state average of $10,513. The in-state tuition has grown by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$9,000
$10,513
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,241
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,534
$6,111
Acceptance Rate
89%
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
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Track and Field, Wrestling
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a two year technical
college that provides an education in seventeen programs. Thaddeus
Stevens College of Technology is owned by the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania and is fully accredited by the Middle States
Association of Colleges and Schools. Stevens is located in
southeastern Pennsylvania in Lancaster. The 18 buildings comprising
the Stevens campus are situated on a 32.5 acre tract of land
located at the eastern edge of the City of Lancaster. These include
5 residence halls, a dining hall, a laboratory/classroom building
with computer and learning labs, and new and expanded technical
laboratory facilities. The Learning Resources Center was completed
in the summer of 1995. Also available for student use are an
athletic field with a track, and a newly renovated student center.
Two-year technical programs in the following areas lead to
Associate Degrees: Architectural Technology, Automotive Technology,
Cabinetmaking and Wood Technology, Carpentry, Collision Repair
Technology, Computer & Network Systems Administration, Electrical
Technology, Electronics Technology, Heating, Ventilation, and Air
Conditioning, Machine Tool and Computer-Aided Manufacturing,
Masonry Construction Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology,
Metals Fabrication/Welding Technology, Office Administration,
Plumbing, Graphic Communications and Printing Technology and
Respiratory Care. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology has been
changing the lives of students for over 90 years. Stevens provides
a well-rounded, two-year education that virtually guarantees a good
job and the opportunity for a better life. While most students
select one of several job offers upon graduation, some choose to
further their education.
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