Pennsylvania Institute Of Taxidermy is in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Ebensburg, PA. The school is classified as a private, for-profit college. Students at Pennsylvania Institute Of Taxidermy earn degrees up to the Certificate.
The most common major fields study at the school include production trades.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Pennsylvania Institute Of Taxidermy offers open admission.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 17 students (46 full-time equivalent). The student body at Pennsylvania Institute Of Taxidermy is overwhelmingly male.
The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Train students to become professional, commercial taxidermists. Upon completion of the entire course students will have the knowledge to mount any type of specimen and the necessary business and personal skills training needed to operate a successful taxidermy studio."
More complete details are provided below.
Pennsylvania Institute Of Taxidermy
118 Industrial Pk Rd
Ebensburg, PA 15931-4106
General Phone: (814) 472-4510
http://www.studytaxidermy.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Production Trades | 17 | precision production |
Number of programs and degrees for Pennsylvania Institute Of Taxidermy in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 17 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Pennsylvania Institute Of Taxidermy had a total enrollment of 17 students (46 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 39% |
Pennsylvania Institute Of Taxidermy offers campus housing for 22 of its 46 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Ebensburg, 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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,650 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,650 |
| Room and board | $ 2,995 |
| Room charge | $ 2,995 |
| Books and supplies | $ 5,650 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,500 |
Financial Aid:
Pennsylvania Institute Of Taxidermy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2574800)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pennsylvania Institute Of Taxidermy Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
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