Outcomes at Penn College
Graduation Rate
53.48%
Transfer-out Rate
16.30%
Retention Rate
81.00%
The graduation rate at Pennsylvania College of Technology is 53.48% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. 630 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,178 candidates.
The transfer-out rate is 16.30% that is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The retention rate (full-time students) is 81% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Pennsylvania College of Technology and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Pennsylvania College of Technology. 630 students have completed and 192 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 17 students still enrolled and 339 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,178 | 582 | 596 |
| Completers | 630 (53.48%) | 339 | 291 |
| Transfer-out | 192 (16.30%) | 107 | 85 |
| Still Enrolled | 17 (1.44%) | 9 | 8 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 339 (28.78%) | 127 | 212 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 215 students have completed in 4 years and additional 42 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 215 (36.94%) |
163 (39.66%) |
52 (30.41%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 42 (7.22%) |
24 (5.84%) |
18 (10.53%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 7 (1.20%) |
5 (1.22%) |
2 (1.17%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 53.48% (630/1,178) | 56.09% (456/813) | 47.67% (174/365) |
| Asian | 41.67% (5/12) | 33.33% (1/3) | 44.44% (4/9) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 25.93% (7/27) | 23.53% (4/17) | 30.00% (3/10) |
| Hispanic | 40.74% (22/54) | 40.00% (14/35) | 42.11% (8/19) |
| White | 55.93% (585/1,046) | 58.47% (428/732) | 50.00% (157/314) |
| Two or More Race | 28.57% (10/35) | 33.33% (8/24) | 18.18% (2/11) |
| Unknown | 50.00% (1/2) | 50.00% (1/2) | - (0/0) |