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Pennco Tech, New Jersey

Overview of Pennco Tech

Students attend Pennco Tech in Blackwood, New Jersey, a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Pennco Tech degrees go up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in mechanics and repair.

Pennco Tech Selectivity

Pennco Tech is selective and does not offer open admission.

Student Body

There are 459 students at the school (as of 2005). A very high share of students at Pennco Tech are male.

Student Life

A lot of students at the school attend part-time.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Development of an individual by formal education and training leads to a more fruitful life for that individual, promotes morale and intelligence, conserves humas resources and efforts, aids in the production of wealth, and contributes to economic stability and progress. From a practical point of view this philosophy indicates that, since learning takes place within the student, the school is dedicated to helping the student learn. Further, since the school is sensitive to the student's ultimate objective, employment, and employer's needs, learning involves not only technical information, but the other qualities and attitudes that develop the total human being. Thus the student is made aware of the need for self-discipline, neat appearance, clear and concise writing, confident speech, cooperation, honesty, and the many other characteristics that the employer finds desirable in a good employee."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Pennco Tech

Pennco Tech
99 Erial Road, PO Box 1427
Blackwood, NJ 08012
General Phone: (856) 232-0310
Admissions Phone: (856) 232-0310
Financial Aid Phone: (856) 232-0310
http://www.penncotech.com

Pennco Tech Programs and Degrees (2005)

Pennco Tech awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Mechanics And Repair231HVAC, autobody repair, automobile mechanics, marine mechanic, diesel mechanics, computer repair
Engineering Technician30drafting and design tech
Medical Adminstration18medical secretary
Medical Assistant And Technician8pharmacy tech

Number of programs and degrees for Pennco Tech in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years2088
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years555
Award of less than 1 academic year242

Student Body

In 2005, Pennco Tech had a total enrollment of 459 students (366 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men88%
Women12%
Full-Time71%
Part-Time29%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White69%
Black21%
Hispanic8%
Asian2%
American Indian0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
New Jersey94%
Pennsylvania5%
Delaware2%

Pennco Tech Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time78 %
Part-Time74 %

Pennco Tech Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Blackwood, New Jersey for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Pennco Tech Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total22720088%200100%
Men20017788%177100%
Women272385%23100%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPAnot required
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordnot required
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)not required
Other Standardized Testsrequired

Admissions Phone Number: (856) 232-0310

Pennco Tech Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Financial Aid:
Pennco Tech participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2131600)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (856) 232-0310

Pennco Tech Degree Programs (2005)

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

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Pennco Tech Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Pennco Tech Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Pennco Tech % of accepted students who choose to enroll
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Pennco Tech Male % of student body
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Pennco Tech % of degrees in mechanics and repair
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Pennco Tech % of freshmen enrolled part-time
Number of students
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 11%Pennco Tech Number of students
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Pennco Tech Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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