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Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology, Pennsylvania

Overview of Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology

Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology is in a small city, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The most common major fields study at the school include media, engineering technician, construction trades, mechanics and repair, and production trades.

Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology Selectivity

Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to the school in 2005, 41% were accepted.

Faculty

One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology are higher than most.

Student Body

The school, in 2005, had 674 students (674 full-time equivalent). The student body at Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology is overwhelmingly male.

Student Life

The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology

Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology
750 E King St
Lancaster, PA 17602
General Phone: (717) 299-7730
Admissions Phone: (717) 299-7701
Financial Aid Phone: (717) 299-7796
http://www.stevenscollege.edu

Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology Programs and Degrees (2005)

Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Engineering Technician57electronics tech, architectural drafting, automotive tech, engineering technician
Construction Trades51carpentry, plumbing, masonry
Production Trades32cabinetmaking, sheet metal tech, machine shop assistant
Mechanics And Repair27HVAC, autobody repair
Media17graphic communications courses
Computer Science And Engineering15computer support
Office And Administration9executive secretary
Medical Support And Technology4respiratory care tech

Number of programs and degrees for Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree21216

Student Body

In 2005, Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology had a total enrollment of 674 students (674 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men91%
Women9%
Full-Time100%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White74%
Black13%
Hispanic8%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Other Races4%

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

ResidencePercent
Pennsylvania100%

Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time54 %

Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology Room and Board (2005)

Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology offers campus housing for 340 of its 674 (full-time) students.

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

The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.

Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1,24251541%42482%
Men1,20047540%38681%
Women424095%3895%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsrequired
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: (717) 299-7701

Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 5,195
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,195
Room and board$ 4,872
Room charge$ 1,816
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,056
Books and supplies$ 1,000
Other expenses$ 540

Financial Aid:
Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 791200)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (717) 299-7796

Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology Faculty

Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured3610
Non-tenured, but on tenure track31

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year1*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year1*1*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year38$56,09110$54,866
All faculty totalacademic year38$56,09110$54,866

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology Degree Programs (2005)

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Mason/Masonry
Plumbing Technology/Plumber

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Graphic Communications, Other

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking

Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology Male % of student body
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology % of degrees in production trades
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology % of degrees in construction trades
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology % of degrees in engineering technician
Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in media
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology % of degrees in media
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 13%Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology Number of degree programs
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology Salaries of full-time faculty
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(colleges not offering open-admission)
Top 19%Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers campus housing
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching

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