Engine City Technical Institute is found in South Plainfield, NJ. South Plainfield is a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Certificate at Engine City Technical Institute.
The school is known for its programs in mechanics and repair.
Engine City Technical Institute accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 118 in 2007-2008 at the school. A very high share of students at Engine City Technical Institute are male.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Engine City Technical Institute will strive to be the most complete and successful pure diesel industry technical school in the US. We will strive to recruit and train students with the values and skills necessary to succeed in the diesel industry. We will partner with the trucking/busing, construction/industrial, power generation, transport refrigeration, marine and related fields to serve the public and the industry with the highest quality and ethics."
More complete details are provided below.
Engine City Technical Institute
901 Hadley Road
South Plainfield, NJ 07080-2424
http://www.enginecity.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repair | 87 | diesel mechanics |
Number of programs and degrees for Engine City Technical Institute in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 87 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Engine City Technical Institute had a total enrollment of 118 students (156 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 29% |
| Asian | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 42% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 67% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of South Plainfield, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Jersey Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Engine City Technical Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2291000)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Engine City Technical Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Offers credit for life experience
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus library
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