Pennsylvania Gunsmith School
Pennsylvania Gunsmith School is a private for-profit trade school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 64 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 87.50% at 150% of normal time.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $31,452 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 64 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 87.50%
Pennsylvania Gunsmith School: what the data shows
Common questions about Pennsylvania Gunsmith School, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Pennsylvania Gunsmith School?
Pennsylvania Gunsmith School is located in Pittsburgh, PA (ZIP 15202-2637).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Pennsylvania Gunsmith School public or private?
Pennsylvania Gunsmith School is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Pennsylvania Gunsmith School cost?
Average net price after aid: $31,452.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $30,097 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $28,721 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $35,840 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $33,516 |
| $110,001+ | $35,840 |
How big is Pennsylvania Gunsmith School?
Total enrollment: 64 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Pennsylvania Gunsmith School?
150%-time completion rate: 87.50%.
First-year retention: 93.8%.
What do graduates of Pennsylvania Gunsmith School earn?
Median earnings: $36,635 six years after entry; $40,747 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
33.71% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Pennsylvania Gunsmith School known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- CIP 470402 (36 completions)
- Other/Unknown Programs (36 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Pennsylvania Gunsmith School a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 87.50%; median earnings $40,747 at 10 years; net price $31,452. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pennsylvania Gunsmith School was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$31,452
2024 Value
In 2024 Pennsylvania Gunsmith School had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $31,452.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$125,808 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$31,452 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Pennsylvania Gunsmith School.
Financial Aid by Income Level
33.71% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
44.94% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Pennsylvania Gunsmith School was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Pennsylvania Gunsmith School in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $20,103 |
| 2014 | — | — | $22,102 |
| 2015 | — | — | $23,081 |
| 2016 | — | — | $22,294 |
| 2017 | — | — | $23,572 |
| 2018 | — | — | $24,503 |
| 2019 | — | — | $26,461 |
| 2020 | — | — | $27,487 |
| 2021 | — | — | $28,456 |
| 2022 | — | — | $28,158 |
| 2023 | — | — | $30,056 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Pennsylvania Gunsmith School in 2024 is 64 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
93.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
79.17% 100% Completion Time
87.50% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 79.17% of students graduating from Pennsylvania Gunsmith School completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Pennsylvania Gunsmith School.
Return on Investment
$40,747 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
223.88% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Pennsylvania Gunsmith School.
Top Programs by Completions
2 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 47.0402: 36 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 36 completions
Most popular programs at Pennsylvania Gunsmith School.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Pennsylvania Gunsmith School graduates.
About
Pennsylvania Gunsmith School is a private for-profit institution located in Pittsburgh, PA, offering 2 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 64 students. The institution maintains a 87.50% graduation rate. Approximately 33.71% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Pittsburgh, PA 15202-2637
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 87.50% graduation rate, Pennsylvania Gunsmith School demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
FAQ
How much does Pennsylvania Gunsmith School cost?
Reported in-state tuition is N/A and average net price is $31,452 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Pennsylvania Gunsmith School earn?
Median earnings are $36,635 six years after entry and $40,747 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Pennsylvania Gunsmith School?
The 150%-time completion rate is 87.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How big is Pennsylvania Gunsmith School?
Total enrollment is about 64 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Pennsylvania Gunsmith School public or private?
Pennsylvania Gunsmith School is a private for-profit institution located in Pittsburgh, PA.
Is Pennsylvania Gunsmith School an HBCU?
No. Pennsylvania Gunsmith School is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Pennsylvania Gunsmith School a tribal college?
No. Pennsylvania Gunsmith School is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Pennsylvania Gunsmith School a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Pennsylvania Gunsmith School does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.0%).
Is Pennsylvania Gunsmith School religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Pennsylvania Gunsmith School in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.