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Bidwell is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Bidwell issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include landscaping and horticulture, computer science and engineering, medical adminstration, cooking and culinary arts, and science and laboratory technician.
Not all applicants to Bidwell are accepted.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most.
Approximately 143 students study at Bidwell (in 2005). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Bidwell Training Center Inc
1815 Metropolitan St
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
http://www.bidwell-training.org
Bidwell awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Adminstration | 50 | health unit coordinator, medical records tech, medical office management, medical secretary, medical transcription |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 28 | computer support |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 21 | applied horticulture |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 20 | chef training |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 16 | chemical tech |
| Medical Support And Technology | 9 | pharmacy tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Bidwell in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 72 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 56 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 16 | 1 |
In 2005, Bidwell had a total enrollment of 143 students (143 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 35% |
| Women | 65% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 47% |
| Black | 51% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 8% |
| 22-24 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 18% |
| 40-49 | 18% |
| 50-64 | 16% |
| 65+ | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 124 | 124 | 100% | 111 | 90% |
| Men | 42 | 42 | 100% | 39 | 93% |
| Women | 82 | 82 | 100% | 72 | 88% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
Financial Aid:
Bidwell participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3101500)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 5 | $36,290 | 15 | $33,533 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $36,290 | 15 | $33,533 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Office Management/Administration
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bidwell Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education On-campus library
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