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Erie, Pennsylvania is home to Erie Business Center. Erie is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Erie Business Center go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in law, hospitality, business and management, computer science and engineering, and medical adminstration.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
The school has 399 enrolled students (as of 2005).
A lot of students at Erie Business Center attend part-time. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Erie Business Center offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Erie Business Center
246 W Ninth St
Erie, PA 16501
http://www.ErieBC.com
Erie Business Center awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 44 | marketing, accounting, retail |
| Medical Adminstration | 33 | medical records tech, medical secretary, medical transcription, medical office management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 26 | information science, computer and info science, computer programming, data processing tech |
| Law | 10 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Office And Administration | 10 | executive secretary |
| Hospitality | 6 | tourism and travel, hotel management |
| Medical Support And Technology | 5 | medical assistant |
| Therapy And Counseling | 0 | physical therapist assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Erie Business Center in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 96 | 12 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 38 | 12 |
In 2005, Erie Business Center had a total enrollment of 399 students (328 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 34% |
| Women | 66% |
| Full-Time | 75% |
| Part-Time | 25% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 22% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Other Races | 8% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 27% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
Erie Business Center offers campus housing for 21 of its 328 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Erie, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 8 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 261 | 235 | 90% | 165 | 70% |
| Men | 79 | 73 | 92% | 56 | 77% |
| Women | 182 | 162 | 89% | 109 | 67% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,870 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,870 |
| Room and board | $ 4,012 |
| Room charge | $ 2,640 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 993 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,201 |
Financial Aid:
Erie Business Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 489400)
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 | 7 | $29,838 | 7 | $26,422 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $29,838 | 7 | $26,422 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Information Science/Studies
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Office Management/Administration
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Erie Business Center Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% |  |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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