School Highlights
Great Lakes Institute of Technology serves 335 students (87% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Acceptance Rate: 76%
- Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 24%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Great Lakes Institute of Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Great Lakes Institute of Technology
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
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 for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
22 staff
28 staff
Number of Programs Offered
8
14
Student Body
The student population of Great Lakes Institute of Technology has declined by 38% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Great Lakes Institute of Technology diversity score of 0.40 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 19% over five years.
Total Enrollment
335 students
380 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
290 students
292 students
# Part-Time Students
45 students
88 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
380 students
368 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
290 students
290 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
45 students
90 students
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
12%
% Black
12%
15%
% White
76%
50%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Unknown races
2%
14%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
50%
61%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,700
$34,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,512
$12,602
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,617
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
76%
85%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Dr. Dinesh Patel, Dentist -
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Great Lakes Institute of Technology?
The acceptance rate of Great Lakes Institute of Technology is 76%, which is lower than the state average of 85%.
Who are famous alumni from Great Lakes Institute of Technology?
Great Lakes Institute of Technology famous alumni include: Dr. Dinesh Patel, Dentist.
What is Great Lakes Institute of Technology's ranking?
Great Lakes Institute of Technology ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Least debt for graduating students.
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