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The campus of Bidwell is in Pittsburgh, PA, which is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Bidwell include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in landscaping and horticulture, computer science and engineering, medical administration, cooking and culinary arts, and science and laboratory technician.
Admission at Bidwell is selective, not open to all who apply.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
In 2007-2008, Bidwell had 187 students enrolled (211 full-time equivalent). Many of the students at the school are in their forties, or even older.
More complete details are provided below.
Bidwell Training Center
1815 Metropolitan St
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
General Phone: (412) 323-4000
http://www.bidwell-training.org
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Administration | 44 | medical records tech, health unit coordinator, medical office management, medical secretary, medical transcription |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 26 | chemical tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 20 | computer support |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 19 | chef training |
| Medical Support and Technology | 17 | pharmacy tech |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 10 | applied horticulture |
Number of programs and degrees for Bidwell in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 62 | 4 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 48 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 26 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Bidwell had a total enrollment of 187 students (211 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 65% |
| Women | 35% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 45% |
| Black | 53% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 13% |
| 40-49 | 19% |
| 50-64 | 11% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 89 % |
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 | 29 | 23 | 79% | 23 | 100% |
| Men | 18 | 15 | 83% | 15 | 100% |
| Women | 11 | 8 | 73% | 8 | 100% |
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 |
| Other Standardized Tests | 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 (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 9 | $32,272 | 13 | $35,765 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $32,272 | 13 | $35,765 |
*: 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 ADMINISTRATION
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education On-campus library
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