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Bidwell is in Pittsburgh, PA. 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. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most.
Approximately 187 students study at the school (in 2007). A large number of students at Bidwell are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Bidwell Training Center Inc
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 | 47 | health unit coordinator, medical records tech, medical office management, medical secretary, medical transcription |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 27 | chef training |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 26 | computer support |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 25 | applied horticulture |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 19 | chemical tech |
| Medical Support And Technology | 8 | pharmacy tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Bidwell in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 80 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 53 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 19 | 1 |
In 2007, Bidwell had a total enrollment of 187 students (187 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 49% |
| Black | 48% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| 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 | 45 | 38 | 84% | 38 | 100% |
| Men | 20 | 16 | 80% | 16 | 100% |
| Women | 25 | 22 | 88% | 22 | 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 | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Financial Aid:
Bidwell participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3101500)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 14 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 7 | $31,448 | 14 | $35,539 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $31,448 | 14 | $35,539 |
*: 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 adminstration (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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