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Penn Commercial is in Washington, PA. Washington is a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Penn Commercial issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include engineering technician, therapy and counseling, medical administration, and construction trades.
Not all applicants to Penn Commercial are accepted.
Approximately 435 students study at the school (in 2007-2008).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Penn CommercialĘs mission is to provide the best available instruction for individual needs in the shortest time possible and at the lowest practical cost. Our training is aimed at men and women who desire to prepare themselves for a business, medical, or technological career, and also retrain those who desire to reenter the job market.
While the emphasis at Penn Commercial is on providing quality instruction in technical skills, our educational philosophy recognizes the need for students to develop a foundation of related skills that will make them adaptable to an ever-changing job market and provide support for our students in achieving their career goals. We strive to provide quality programs that will prepare our students for the best available jobs."
More complete details are provided below.
Penn Commercial
242 Oak Spring Road
Washington, PA 15301
General Phone: (724) 222-5330
http://www.penncommercial.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 31 | medical coding, phlebotomy |
| Construction Trades | 25 | construction |
| Medical Administration | 25 | medical office assistant, medical secretary, medical transcription |
| Business and Management | 18 | business management, accounting |
| Therapy and Counseling | 17 | massage therapy |
| Engineering Technician | 17 | HVAC tech, drafting, computer systems tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 10 | computer networking, information technology |
| Law | 2 | legal secretary |
| Office and Administration | 0 | administrative assistant, office data entry |
Number of programs and degrees for Penn Commercial in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 69 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 64 | 6 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 12 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Penn Commercial had a total enrollment of 435 students (338 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 31% |
| Women | 69% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 6% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 19% |
| 35-39 | 20% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Washington, 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 | 239 | 147 | 62% | 147 | 100% |
| Men | 101 | 45 | 45% | 45 | 100% |
| Women | 138 | 102 | 74% | 102 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| 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 | $ 16,750 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,750 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Penn Commercial participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 490200)
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 | 7 | $28,400 | 8 | $28,903 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $28,400 | 8 | $28,903 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Penn Commercial Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library
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