School Highlights
Commonwealth Technical Institute serves 146 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 146 students
- Private-state tuition: $16,836
- Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
- Minority enrollment: 28%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Commonwealth Technical Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 21% over five years.
Commonwealth Technical Institute
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
26 staff
28 staff
Student Body
The student population of Commonwealth Technical Institute has declined by 25% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Commonwealth Technical Institute diversity score of 0.46 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
146 students
380 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
146 students
292 students
# Part-Time Students
2 students
88 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
132 students
368 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
146 students
290 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2 students
90 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
350 students
340 students
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
3%
12%
% Black
13%
15%
% White
72%
50%
% Hawaiian
3%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Unknown races
4%
14%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
90%
61%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$18,200
$34,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $16,836 is less than the state average of $17,224. The private state tuition has grown by 119% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$16,836
$17,224
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
59%
89%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Commonwealth Technical Institute cost?
Commonwealth Technical Institute's private state tuition is approximately $16,836.
What is Commonwealth Technical Institute's ranking?
Commonwealth Technical Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Highest completion rates.
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