Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Tuition &
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a public community college in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 1,446 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $14,104 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $9,050. Student demographics in federal data include White (64.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $9,050
- 2024 Average Net Price: $14,104 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 71.22% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,446 98.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 70.73%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 45.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 7.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 36.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 80.5%
- Average SAT Score: 1120
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,524
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,942
- Room & Board: $10,670 annual estimate
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology: what the data shows
Common questions about Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology?
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is located in Lancaster, PA (ZIP 17602-3198).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology public or private?
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a Public institution.
How much does Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology cost?
Published tuition: $9,050.
Average net price after aid: $14,104.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,981 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,230 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,176 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $16,504 |
| $110,001+ | $18,359 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $36,200.
How hard is it to get into Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology?
Admission rate: 71.22%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1120.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology?
Total enrollment: 1,446 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,524 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology?
150%-time completion rate: 70.73%.
First-year retention: 75.2%.
What do graduates of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology earn?
Median earnings: $48,985 six years after entry; $54,681 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,990.
43.30% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Carpentry/Carpenter (38 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (36 completions)
- Electrician (35 completions)
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General (34 completions)
- Computer Software Engineering (31 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (30 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (27 completions)
- Metal Fabricator (24 completions)
- Architectural Technology/Technician (20 completions)
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering (17 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 71.22%; completion rate 70.73%; median earnings $54,681 at 10 years; net price $14,104. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$9,050
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology was $9,050.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$14,104
2024 Value
In 2024 Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,104.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$56,416 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$14,104 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$36,200 4-Year Tuition
$10,670 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$21,720 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$86,880 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology.
Financial Aid by Income Level
43.30% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
55.67% 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 Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology 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 Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology 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 | $7,230 | $7,230 | $6,530 |
| 2014 | $7,430 | $7,430 | $6,968 |
| 2015 | $7,430 | $7,430 | $7,831 |
| 2016 | $7,630 | $7,630 | $7,508 |
| 2017 | $7,830 | $7,830 | $7,828 |
| 2018 | $8,030 | $8,030 | $7,872 |
| 2019 | $8,250 | $8,250 | $8,108 |
| 2020 | $8,450 | $8,450 | $9,421 |
| 2021 | $8,400 | $8,400 | $9,797 |
| 2022 | $8,450 | $8,450 | $9,762 |
| 2023 | $9,050 | $9,050 | $13,291 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
71.22% Acceptance Rate
1,942 Total Applicants
1,028 Students Admitted
708 First-Time Students Enrolled
68.87% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1120
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology reported total enrollment of about 1,446 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 88% male and 12% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (64.3%), Hispanic or Latino (16.0%), and Black or African American (12.6%). About 43.30% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 45.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in 2024 is 1,446 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,524 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
75.2%
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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 64.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
64.97% 100% Completion Time
70.73% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 64.97% of students graduating from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Carpentry/Carpenter: 89% male / 11% female
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 97% male / 3% female
- Electrician: 97% male / 3% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology.
Return on Investment
$9,990 Median Student Debt
$54,681 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
18.27% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
869.25% Return on Investment
1.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 26 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Carpentry/Carpenter: 38 completions
2. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 36 completions
3. Electrician: 35 completions
4. Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General: 34 completions
5. Computer Software Engineering: 31 completions
6. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 30 completions
7. Welding Technology/Welder: 27 completions
8. Metal Fabricator: 24 completions
9. Architectural Technology/Technician: 20 completions
Most popular programs at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 80.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,035
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,495
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a public institution located in Lancaster, PA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Carpentry/Carpenter, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Electrician. Enrollment is approximately 1,446 students. Student body composition includes White (64.3%), Hispanic or Latino (16.0%), Black or African American (12.6%). The admission rate is 71.22%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1120. The 150%-time completion rate is 70.73%. Approximately 43.30% of students receive Pell Grants. About 45.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
Lancaster, PA 17602-3198
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology located?
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is located in Lancaster, PA.
What is Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is 71.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,942 applicants and 1,028 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology cost?
Reported tuition is $9,050 and average net price is $14,104 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,670 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology?
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,524 students, White (64.3%), Hispanic or Latino (16.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology?
About 45.1% of students at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology reports midpoint SAT about 1120.
What do graduates of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology earn?
Median earnings are $48,985 six years after entry and $54,681 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology?
The 150%-time completion rate is 70.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,990.
Is Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology public or private?
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a public institution located in Lancaster, PA.
Is Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology an HBCU?
No. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology a tribal college?
No. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
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
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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.