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Erie Business Center is located in a town not far from a more urbanized area, in New Castle, PA. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degree levels at Erie Business Center top out at the Associate's degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students at Erie Business Center often study business and management, office and administration, computer science and engineering, and medical administration.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply.
Erie Business Center offers classes to 76 students (87 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Erie Business Center South is a progressive, private institution offering programs of postsecondary education, which provide young men and women an opportunity to equip themselves for business careers.
The educational mission of Erie Business Center South is to provide students with the skills and with the knowledge necessary to obtain entry-level positions as well as to provide area employers with quality employees.
To fulfill the mission, the administration of the school directs its efforts towards creating an educational environment by making available quality curriculums and opportunities for career enhancements."
More complete details are provided below.
Erie Business Center South
170 Cascade Galleria
New Castle, PA 16101-3950
General Phone: (724) 658-9066
http://www.eriebc.edu/newcastle
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 14 | accounting, merchandising sales and marketing |
| Medical Administration | 13 | medical records tech, medical secretary |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 5 | computer programming, data processing tech |
| Law | 2 | legal secretary |
| Office and Administration | 2 | business support services |
| Hospitality | 0 | tourism promotion |
Number of programs and degrees for Erie Business Center in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 29 | 7 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 7 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Erie Business Center had a total enrollment of 76 students (87 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 25% |
| Women | 75% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 14% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of New Castle, 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 | 31 | 26 | 84% | 16 | 62% |
| Men | 7 | 6 | 86% | 4 | 67% |
| Women | 24 | 20 | 83% | 12 | 60% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | 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 | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,820 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,820 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Erie Business Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 489401)
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 | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
HOSPITALITY
Tourism Promotion Operations
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Erie Business Center Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
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