Great Lakes Institute of Technology is a private community college located in Erie, PA. It offers 9 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

The 2025 tuition & fees of Great Lakes Institute of Technology is $45,486. Its tuition & fees is more expensive than that of Pennsylvania private community colleges' average ($20,498).

The school has 335 students, which is lower than Pennsylvania community collleges' average (1,113). In addition, 2 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (13 to 1) of Pennsylvania community colleges.


2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees is $45,486 for undergraduate programs at Great Lakes Institute of Technology. The tuition & fees at Great Lakes Institute of Technology is more expensive than the average costs ($20,498) over private community colleges in Pennsylvania.

The following tables show 2024-2025 tuition & fees at Great Lakes Institute of Technology and compare to Pennsylvania community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes of tuition costs over last 5 years. Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs. You can check more comprehensive tuition information at cost of attendance page.

2025 Cost Of Attendance
Amount
Tuition & Fees$45,486
Off-Campus Living Costs$33,810
Average Financial Aid$6,448
Cost of Attendance$79,296
Total Costs After Financial Aid$72,848
2025 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Tuition & Fees
Great Lakes Institute of Technology$45,486
Private Community Colleges in Pennsylvania$20,498
Private Community Colleges in U.S.$20,310
2025 Costs and Completion Information of Largest Programs
Program NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthsAvg. Completion Time
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician$45,486 - 114 Hours 21 Months
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist$23,750 - 1,250 Hours 10 Months
Surgical Technology/Technologist$44,688 - 112 Hours 21 Months
Medical/Clinical Assistant$19,152 - 48 Hours 10 Months
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant$19,152 - 48 Hours 10 Months
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage$18,000 - 900 Hours 9 Months

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Great Lakes Institute of Technology offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs63NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist36 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail InstructorNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Assisting/Assistant12 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 2 completers
NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant26 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Surgical Technology/TechnologistNOT OFFERED 5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianNOT OFFERED 40 completers
NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage12 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 335 students at Great Lakes Institute of Technology including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 28 male students and 275 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
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total30325350
Male Students28235
Female Students27523045

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 335 total students, 263 students enrolled through distance learning (2 students enrolled exclusively and 261 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment335
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses2
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses261
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses72

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Great Lakes Institute of Technology.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, private (for-profit)
Address5100 Peach Street, Erie, PA
Phone814-864-6666
Tuition & Fees (2024-2025) »$45,486
Student Population »335 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »64%
Retention Rate74% (Full-time)
100% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$6,448
Students to Faculty14:1 (7.14%)