Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology
Location and Contact Information
750 E King StLancaster, PA 17602-3198
USA
Main Tel: (717) 299-7730
Web Site
The campus is in a small city.
Overview
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, also known as TSCT, was established in 1905 and named after a politician called Thaddeus Stevens. It is a two-year technical college and is co-educational. The college has a campus area of over 30 acres and houses over 15 buildings and is owned by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology offers the students a selection of programs in areas such as architectural technology, automotive technology, business administration, and mechanical engineering. The college also offers continuing education and workforce development trainings to students.
The Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology has an active Greek life consisting of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society. The college also has a number of special interest groups such as Boxing Club, Outdoors Club, American Institute of Architectural Students, and the Latino Scholar’s Alliance.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in construction trades, media, production trades, architecture and planning, engineering technician, office and administration, and mechanics and repair.
- High male/female ratio.
- Selective admissions.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High faculty salary.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 6,250 |
| Room | $ 3,800 |
| Board | $ 3,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other | $ 300 |
Financial Aid
Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 87% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 62% | $6,597 |
| Institutional Grant | 39% | $5,318 |
| Federal Grant | 39% | $2,915 |
| Pell Grant | 38% | $2,966 |
| Other Federal Grant | 1% | $850 |
| State or Local Grant | 33% | $2,837 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 37% | $5,431 |
| Federal Loan | 37% | $5,183 |
| Other Loan | 1% | $6,442 |
(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 Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moraine Park Technical College | Fond du Lac, WI | 8,168 |
| 2 | SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | Alfred, NY | 3,276 |
| 3 | Northern Maine Community College | Presque Isle, ME | 959 |
| 4 | Hibbing Community College-A Technical and Community College | Hibbing, MN | 1,505 |
| 5 | SUNY College of Technology at Delhi | Delhi, NY | 2,971 |
| 6 | SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry | Syracuse, NY | 2,523 |
| 7 | Hazard Community and Technical College | Hazard, KY | 4,070 |
| 8 | Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College | Cumberland, KY | 4,864 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 193 | 18 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 11 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 49 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 4 |
Students
Student enrollment was 789 in 2009-2010 (779 full-time equivalent).
About 91% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 9% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 74% of the student body. About 1% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 28% Women 19% All 27%
Room and Board
Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology provides on-campus housing for 472 of its 779 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
- Architectural Technology/Technician
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Electrician
- Mason/Masonry
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
- Graphic Communications
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