- : South Hills School of Business & Technology is a central Pennsylvania career school with campuses in State College and Altoona, Pennsylvania.
School Highlights
South Hills School of Business & Technology serves 260 students (91% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Private-state tuition: $16,521
- Acceptance Rate: 97%
- Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 9%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 73% over five years.
South Hills School of Business & Technology
(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 for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
22 staff
28 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of South Hills School of Business & Technology has declined by 27% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 4:1 over five years.
The South Hills School of Business & Technology diversity score of 0.17 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
260 students
380 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
236 students
292 students
# Part-Time Students
24 students
88 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
277 students
368 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
236 students
290 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
24 students
90 students
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
91%
50%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
61%
61%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,500
$34,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $16,521 is less than the state average of $17,224. The private state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$16,521
$17,224
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$16,000
$13,310
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$6,297
Acceptance Rate
97%
81%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does South Hills School of Business & Technology cost?
South Hills School of Business & Technology's private state tuition is approximately $16,521.
What is the acceptance rate of South Hills School of Business & Technology?
The acceptance rate of South Hills School of Business & Technology is 97%, which is higher than the state average of 81%.
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