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Pennco Tech

Overview of Pennco Tech

Students attend Pennco Tech in Blackwood, NJ, 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 construction trades and mechanics and repair.

Pennco Tech Selectivity

Pennco Tech is selective and does not offer open admission. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

There are 539 students at Pennco Tech (as of 2007). A very high share of students at the school are male.

Student Life

A lot of students at Pennco Tech 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
Blackwood, NJ 08012
General Phone: (856) 232-0310
http://www.penncotech.com

Pennco Tech Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Mechanics And Repair236HVAC, automobile mechanics, autobody repair, diesel mechanics, marine mechanic
Construction Trades73electrician
Medical Administration41medical secretary
Engineering Technician20drafting and design tech
Medical Support And Technology14pharmacy tech

Number of programs and degrees for Pennco Tech in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years2628
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years705
Award of less than 1 academic year522

Student Body

In 2007, Pennco Tech had a total enrollment of 539 students (431 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men88%
Women12%
Full-Time84%
Part-Time16%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White60%
Black25%
Hispanic14%
Asian2%
American Indian0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-1917%
20-2122%
22-2417%
25-2922%
30-3411%
35-394%
40-495%
50-641%

Pennco Tech Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time75 %
Part-Time78 %

Pennco Tech Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

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

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Pennco Tech Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total27424991%249100%
Men24021891%218100%
Women343191%31100%

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

Pennco Tech Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

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

Pennco Tech Degree Programs (2007)

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other

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

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

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 4%Pennco Tech Male % of student body
Number of students
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 6%Pennco Tech Number of students
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Pennco Tech % of degrees in mechanics and repair
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Pennco Tech % of degrees in construction trades
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Pennco Tech % of freshmen enrolled part-time
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Pennco Tech Number of degree programs
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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

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