Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a public community college located in Lancaster, PA. It offers 27 major programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. It is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $8,450 for Pennsylvania residents and $9,050 for out-of-state students at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($13,889) of public community colleges in Pennsylvania.

It has 1,312 students that are higher than the average population (1,055 students) of community colleges in Pennsylvania. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 which is higher than the average ratio (13 to 1) of Pennsylvania community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $46,700.

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Academic Overview

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a 2-4 years, public school located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $8,450 for Pennsylvania residents and $9,050 for other students on average. It offers 27 degree programs through 4 Certificate, 23 Associate's programs. The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $46,700.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	750 E King St, Lancaster, PA
Phone	717-299-7731
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$8,450 Out-of-State$9,050
Acceptance Rate	91.09%
Student Population »	1,312 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	56%
Retention Rate	85% (Full-time) 33% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$7,293
Students to Faculty	16:1 (6.25%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$46,700

Application Requirements

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology requires to submit High School GPA, and High School Rank to its applicants. The school recommends submitting High School GPA, High School Rank, and High School Record (or Transcript). The following table summarizes the admission requirements to apply to Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology.

Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Not Considered
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Considered, if submitted
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $8,450 for Pennsylvania residents and $9,050 for out-of-state students at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($13,889) over public community colleges in Pennsylvania.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. Then, we compare its costs to Pennsylvania community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Pennsylvania Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$8,450	$9,050
Books & Supplies	$2,000
On-Campus Living Costs	$12,326
Off-Campus Living Costs	$13,926
Average Financial Aid	$7,293
Cost of Attendance	$22,776	$23,376
After Financial Aid	$15,483	$16,083
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$46,700

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Pennsylvania Residents	Out-of-State Students
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology	$8,450	$9,050
Public Community Colleges in Pennsylvania	$10,386	$13,889
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,939	$8,623

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology offers Certificate and Associate's programs - 4 Certificate, 23 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	4	23	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Architecture

what is Architecture program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Architectural Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	17 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Communications Technologies

what is Communications Technologies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (other)	NOT OFFERED	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering

what is Engineering program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer Software Engineering	NOT OFFERED	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering	NOT OFFERED	23 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Metallurgical Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	17 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Mason/Masonry	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Carpentry/Carpenter	NOT OFFERED	28 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Electrician	19 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Building Construction Technology	NOT OFFERED	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/Plumber	NOT OFFERED	18 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair	NOT OFFERED	44 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	NOT OFFERED	36 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	17 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist	NOT OFFERED	25 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	26 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Metal Fabricator	NOT OFFERED	30 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Cabinetmaking and Millwork	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 1,312 students at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,079 male students and 128 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	1,207	1,173	34
Male Students	1,079	1,051	28
Female Students	128	122	6

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