- Orleans Technical College is a private technical school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is operated by the JEVS Human Services agency and has been in operation since 1974.
School Highlights
Orleans Technical College serves 340 students (74% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Acceptance Rate: 80%
- Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
- Minority enrollment: 82%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Orleans Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 65% over five years.
Orleans Technical College
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
18 staff
28 staff
Number of Programs Offered
6
14
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Orleans Technical College has declined by 24% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The Orleans Technical College diversity score of 0.64 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 15% over five years.
Total Enrollment
340 students
380 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
252 students
292 students
# Part-Time Students
88 students
88 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
368 students
368 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
252 students
290 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
88 students
90 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
23%
12%
% Black
52%
15%
% White
18%
50%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Unknown races
2%
14%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
82%
61%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,800
$34,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,521
$13,310
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,761
$6,297
Acceptance Rate
80%
81%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Orleans Technical College?
The acceptance rate of Orleans Technical College is 80%, which is lower than the state average of 81%.
What is Orleans Technical College's ranking?
Orleans Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Average community college minority breakdown and Least debt for graduating students.
In what neighborhood is Orleans Technical College located?
Orleans Technical College is located in the Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 1 other community '.college.' located in Northeast Philadelphia.
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