 |
|
|
|
New Castle, Pennsylvania is home to Erie Business Center. New Castle is a town not far from a more urbanized area. 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 business and management and medical adminstration.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
The school has 102 enrolled students (as of 2005).
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
Admissions Phone: (724) 658-9066
Financial Aid Phone: (724) 658-9066
http://www.eriebc.edu
Erie Business Center awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 17 | accounting, merchandising sales and marketing |
| Medical Adminstration | 15 | medical records tech, medical secretary |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer programming, data processing tech |
| Law | 1 | legal secretary |
| Office And Administration | 1 | business support services |
| Hospitality | 0 | tourism promotion |
Number of programs and degrees for Erie Business Center in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 25 | 7 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 11 | 2 |
In 2005, Erie Business Center had a total enrollment of 102 students (102 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 26% |
| Women | 74% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 17% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 95% |
| Ohio | 5% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
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 | 43 | 40 | 93% | 27 | 68% |
| Men | 10 | 9 | 90% | 7 | 78% |
| Women | 33 | 31 | 94% | 20 | 65% |
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 |
Admissions Phone Number: (724) 658-9066
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,040 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,040 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Erie Business Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 489401)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (724) 658-9066
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 | 3 | $25,925 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $25,925 | 0 | * |
*: 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 ADMINSTRATION
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 adminstration (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students On-campus library
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to Erie Business Center.
(What are QuickSchools?)
Medical Adminstration
Business And Management
Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.
Copyright © 2004-2008, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.