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Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology

Overview of Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology

Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology is in a small city, in Lancaster, PA. 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, 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 2007, 36% were accepted. Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology attracts a fair number of students from out of state.

Faculty

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

Student Body

Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology, in 2007, had 769 students (769 full-time equivalent). The student body at the school is overwhelmingly male.

Student Life

Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology 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 17602-3198
General Phone: (717) 299-7730
http://www.stevenscollege.edu

Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Engineering Technician58electronics tech, architectural drafting, automotive tech, engineering technician
Construction Trades38carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrician
Production Trades36cabinetmaking, sheet metal tech, machine shop assistant
Mechanics And Repair20autobody repair, HVAC
Computer Science And Engineering12computer support
Office And Administration10executive secretary
Media10graphic communications courses
Medical Support And Technology8respiratory care tech

Number of programs and degrees for Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree18816
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years41

Student Body

In 2007, Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology had a total enrollment of 769 students (769 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men91%
Women9%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White76%
Black13%
Hispanic7%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Unknown2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-1917%
20-2119%
22-245%
25-292%
30-341%
35-390%
40-491%
50-640%

Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time79 %

Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology Room and Board (2007)

Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology offers campus housing for 415 of its 769 (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 (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1,58956936%51190%
Men1,36851338%46691%
Women2215625%4580%

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

Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 5,670
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,670
Room and board$ 5,592
Room charge$ 2,200
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,392
Books and supplies$ 500
Other expenses$ 276

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

Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology Faculty

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

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured389
Non-tenured, but on tenure track42

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

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 (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year10$69,1524$71,977
Associate professoracademic year8$62,5931*
Assistant professoracademic year9$60,4872*
Instructoracademic year14$60,7623$57,872
All faculty totalacademic year41$63,10510$64,732

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

Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology Degree Programs (2007)

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

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
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 4%Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology Male % of student body
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology % of degrees in production trades
% of degrees in media
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 7%Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology % of degrees in media
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology % of degrees in engineering technician
Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology % of degrees in construction trades
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 10%Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology Dorm rooms per full-time student
Number of students
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 13%Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology Number of students
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology Salaries of full-time faculty
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology Number of degree programs
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(colleges not offering open-admission)
Top 18%Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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

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