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Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a small two-year, public school with 840 students enrolled. This college was established in 1905 and is one of the 9 colleges and schools located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
21
At Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology you can earn your 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

TSCT implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 21 majors. The most popular concentrations are Industrial Technologies, Electrical and Electronics, Engineering, Construction, and Installation and Repair. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see prorgam Ratings compared to other colleges and schools.
It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
64%
The rate of student retention at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is relatively low at 64% (below Pennsylvania average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is average: 62%.

Student to faculty ratio at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is pretty decent: 15:1. Learn more details about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$6,900
Average tuition prices are low, $6,800 a year. The additional fees at TSCT beyond tuition are around $100; which comes to a total of $6,900 per year.

Read the details about Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelyhood of repayning them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
27%
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

According to government data, 2,219 applications were submitted and 590 were accepted (27%); so it is challenging to become a student at this school.

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is $25.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (717) 299-7731 or check Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Website.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$3,800
There are options for on-campus part-time employment at TSCT, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 500 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low - roughly $3,800 a year.

Based on the college crime information, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

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Post Address: Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, 750 E King St, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17602-3198, USA
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