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The campus of Orleans Technical Institute is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Orleans Technical Institute include, at the school's highest level, the Certificate.
The school is known for its programs in cooking and culinary arts and construction trades.
Its open admissions system makes Orleans Technical Institute an attractive choice for many applicants.
In 2005, the school had 481 students enrolled (394 full-time equivalent). Orleans Technical Institute has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at the school are male.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Orleans Technical Institute, a non-profit career school, is committed to providing: (1) quality education through a program of continuous improvement; (2) a student centered environment devoted to helping adults develop the skills they need to succeed in today's workplace; (3) employer responsive training that changes as technology and the job market change; (4) a supportive work environment where our talented and dedicated staff can develop to their fullest potential, while motivating students to succeed."
More complete details are provided below.
Orleans Technical Institute
1330 Rhawn St.
Philadelphia, PA 19111-2899
General Phone: (215) 728-4400
Admissions Phone: (215) 728-4700
Financial Aid Phone: (215) 728-4702
http://www.orleanstech.edu
Orleans Technical Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | 321 | property management, electrician, carpentry, plumbing |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 72 | restaurant and catering management |
| Mechanics And Repair | 40 | HVAC |
| Office And Administration | 30 | general office occupations |
Number of programs and degrees for Orleans Technical Institute in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 463 | 7 |
In 2005, Orleans Technical Institute had a total enrollment of 481 students (394 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 17% |
| Black | 55% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Other Races | 20% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 99% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 78 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 72% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Philadelphia, 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.
Admissions Phone Number: (215) 728-4700
Financial Aid:
Orleans Technical Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2183000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (215) 728-4702
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Orleans Technical Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library
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