Rosedale Technical Institute
Location and Contact Information
215 Beecham DrivePittsburgh, PA 15205-9791
USA
Main Tel: (412) 521-6200
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
Rosedale Technical Institute, also known as RTI, is a 2-year, co-educational, technical college, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The institute was established in 1949. The Diesel and Auto programs of RTI are Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certified Training Programs. The school offers associate’s degrees to the students.
Rosedale Technical Institute has an active student body. The school's library has technical journals, and also offers online access. Internet access is provided for online practice testing for the ASE certifications. The institute offers job placement assistance and remedial assistance to the students as well as financial assistance to those who qualify. The financial assistance forms needed are the Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in mechanics and repair and construction trades.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- High male/female ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 11,630 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,975 |
Financial Aid
Rosedale Technical Institute participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 97% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 97% | $5,084 |
| Institutional Grant | ||
| Federal Grant | 97% | $3,357 |
| Pell Grant | 68% | $3,523 |
| Other Federal Grant | 29% | $2,961 |
| State or Local Grant | 60% | $2,771 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 90% | $10,036 |
| Federal Loan | 90% | $10,036 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Rosedale Technical Institute:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | William Moore College of Technology | Memphis, TN | 177 |
| 2 | North Central Institute | Clarksville, TN | 117 |
| 3 | Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chesapeake | Chesapeake, VA | 201 |
| 4 | Ohio Technical College | Cleveland, OH | 966 |
| 5 | Triangle Tech-Greensburg | Greensburg, PA | 222 |
| 6 | Northwest Kansas Technical College | Goodland, KS | 271 |
| 7 | Triangle Tech-Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | 265 |
| 8 | Orleans Technical Institute | Philadelphia, PA | 659 |
| 9 | Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology | Boston, MA | 536 |
| 10 | San Joaquin Valley College-Fresno Aviation Campus | Fresno, CA | 47 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 36 | 3 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 2 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 17 |
Students
Student enrollment was 216 in 2009-2010 (702 full-time equivalent).
About 98% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 2% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 59% of the student body. About 5% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 75% Women 100% All 75%
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Electrician
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician