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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.
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 does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to the school in 2005, 41% were accepted.
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.
The school, in 2005, had 674 students (674 full-time equivalent). The student body at Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology 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 makes available student meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technician | 57 | electronics tech, architectural drafting, automotive tech, engineering technician |
| Construction Trades | 51 | carpentry, plumbing, masonry |
| Production Trades | 32 | cabinetmaking, sheet metal tech, machine shop assistant |
| Mechanics And Repair | 27 | HVAC, autobody repair |
| Media | 17 | graphic communications courses |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | computer support |
| Office And Administration | 9 | executive secretary |
| Medical Support And Technology | 4 | respiratory care tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 212 | 16 |
In 2005, Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology had a total enrollment of 674 students (674 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 91% |
| Women | 9% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,242 | 515 | 41% | 424 | 82% |
| Men | 1,200 | 475 | 40% | 386 | 81% |
| Women | 42 | 40 | 95% | 38 | 95% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| 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 |
Admissions Phone Number: (717) 299-7701
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 36 | 10 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 3 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 38 | $56,091 | 10 | $54,866 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 38 | $56,091 | 10 | $54,866 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
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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