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Schuylkill Technology Center

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 8 to 1
Students retention rate 67%
On-time graduation rate 85%

Located in Frackville, Pennsylvania, Schuylkill Technology Center is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Schuylkill Technology Center is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Schuylkill Technology Center is accredited by the Pennsylvania State Board of Vocational Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, Schuylkill Technology Center emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Schuylkill Technology Center is 67% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Pennsylvania is 75%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Schuylkill Technology Center do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Pennsylvania State Board of Vocational Education

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Schuylkill Technology Center are Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor, Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation, Ground Transportation, Other. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation

Program Length 3 months
Tuition and Fees $10,934
Books and Supplies $360
Total Cost $11,294

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Schuylkill Technology Center was $7,454. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Schuylkill Technology Center net price calculator

$7,454

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, public colleges in Pennsylvania and nationwide.

Pennsylvania's average $17,850
National average $12,007
Below is the net price of Schuylkill Technology Center for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $7,454 $692 (8%) $7,454
2021 $8,146 $3,700 (31%) $5,394 $10,898
2020 $11,846 $255 (2%) $9,425 $13,562 $17,662
2019 $12,101 $3,402 (22%) $9,945 $8,896 $17,776 $17,776
2018 $15,503 $3,580 (30%) $15,503
2017 $11,923 $1,104 (10%) $11,409 $13,176
2016 $10,819 $649 (6%) $10,295 $10,950
2015 $11,468 $239 (2%) $10,079 $13,204
2014 $11,707 -- $9,967 $13,058

How does Schuylkill Technology Center's $7,454 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of public, Less than 2 year institutions is $12,007. However, for Pennsylvania colleges, that number is $17,850. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Somerset County Technology Center logo Somerset County Technology Center
Somerset PA
Public $10,429 40% Expensive

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Schuylkill Technology Center during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 82 of freshman students at Schuylkill Technology Center received on average $7,649 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,649
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 6 27% $6,914 $41,484
Other Federal Grant 6 27% $6,914 $41,484
State Grant/Scholarships 13 59% $7,169 $93,198
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 2 9% $1,500 $3,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 18 82% $7,649 $137,682

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 41% of freshman students at Schuylkill Technology Center received $3,666 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,666
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 9 41% $3,666 $32,990
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 9 41% $3,666 $32,990

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$15,250
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Schuylkill Technology Center sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 30

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Undergraduate Certificate 30 students

Transportation and Logistics

Total number of students graduated under this category 24

Ground Transportation

Undergraduate Certificate 10 students

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 8 students

Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation

Undergraduate Certificate 6 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 34 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 29 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 29 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

85.3%

Transferred Out

Out of 34 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 5 students transferred out of the school.

14.7%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Moderate

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Schuylkill Technology Center is greatly skewed towards women students, with 75.9% of undergraduate students being women and 24.1% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 58, with 44 women and 14 men.

  • men 24.1% 14 students
  • women 75.9% 44 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 22% 13 students
  • 30-34 19% 11 students
  • 35-39 14% 8 students
  • 20-21 10% 6 students
  • 18-19 9% 5 students
  • 22-24 9% 5 students
  • 40-49 9% 5 students
  • 50-64 9% 5 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Schuylkill Technology Center provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Schuylkill Technology Center offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational
  • High school education

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)