Automotive Training Center-Exton Tuition & Outcomes (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Automotive Training Center-Exton is a private for-profit trade school in Exton, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 366 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 68.22% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $51,112 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $12,578 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 366 98.9% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 68.22%
  • First-Generation Students: 50.2%
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 19.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 568

Automotive Training Center-Exton: what the data shows

Common questions about Automotive Training Center-Exton, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Automotive Training Center-Exton?

Automotive Training Center-Exton is located in Exton, PA (ZIP 19341-1310).

NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.

Is Automotive Training Center-Exton public or private?

Automotive Training Center-Exton is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Automotive Training Center-Exton cost?

Average net price after aid: $12,578.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$11,554
$30,001–$48,000$11,220
$48,001–$75,000$13,062
$75,001–$110,000$17,872
$110,001+$18,397

How big is Automotive Training Center-Exton?

Total enrollment: 366 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 568 students.

About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Automotive Training Center-Exton?

150%-time completion rate: 68.22%.

First-year retention: 66.7%.

What do graduates of Automotive Training Center-Exton earn?

Median earnings: $43,576 six years after entry; $51,112 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $15,665.

65.15% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Automotive Training Center-Exton known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Automotive Training Center-Exton a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 68.22%; median earnings $51,112 at 10 years; net price $12,578. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Automotive Training Center-Exton was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$12,578
2024 Value

In 2024 Automotive Training Center-Exton had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,578.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$50,312 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$12,578 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.

4-year total cost breakdown for Automotive Training Center-Exton.

Financial Aid by Income Level

65.15% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53.72% 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 Automotive Training Center-Exton 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 Automotive Training Center-Exton 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——$11,649
2014——$12,357
2015——$12,856
2016——$12,449
2017——$13,376
2018——$12,830
2019——$12,077
2020——$12,568
2021——$14,271
2022——$14,493
2023——$11,732

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

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 & Student Demographics

Automotive Training Center-Exton reported total enrollment of about 366 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 91% male and 9% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (46.7%), Hispanic or Latino (41.0%), and Black or African American (8.2%). About 65.15% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 50.2% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

98.9% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Automotive Training Center-Exton in 2024 is 366 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 568 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

66.7%
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 46.7%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

63.08% 100% Completion Time

68.22% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 63.08% of students graduating from Automotive Training Center-Exton completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 91% male / 9% female
  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician: 92% male / 8% female
  • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician: 94% male / 6% 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 Automotive Training Center-Exton.

Return on Investment

$15,665 Median Student Debt

$51,112 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

30.65% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

915.90% Return on Investment

3.1 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Automotive Training Center-Exton.

Top Programs by Completions

3 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 81 completions

2. Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician: 36 completions

3. Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician: 34 completions

Most popular programs at Automotive Training Center-Exton.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Automotive Training Center-Exton graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Automotive Training Center-Exton from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,701

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Automotive Training Center-Exton is a private for-profit institution located in Exton, PA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 366 students. Student body composition includes White (46.7%), Hispanic or Latino (41.0%), Black or African American (8.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 68.22%. Approximately 65.15% of students receive Pell Grants. About 50.2% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Exton, PA 19341-1310

Region: Mid East

Insights and Analysis

Automotive Training Center-Exton 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 Automotive Training Center-Exton located?

Automotive Training Center-Exton is located in Exton, PA.

How much does Automotive Training Center-Exton cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $12,578 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Automotive Training Center-Exton?

Automotive Training Center-Exton reports undergraduate enrollment of about 568 students, White (46.7%), Hispanic or Latino (41.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Automotive Training Center-Exton?

About 50.2% of students at Automotive Training Center-Exton are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Automotive Training Center-Exton earn?

Median earnings are $43,576 six years after entry and $51,112 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Automotive Training Center-Exton?

The 150%-time completion rate is 68.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Automotive Training Center-Exton students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $15,665.

Is Automotive Training Center-Exton public or private?

Automotive Training Center-Exton is a private for-profit institution located in Exton, PA.

Is Automotive Training Center-Exton an HBCU?

No. Automotive Training Center-Exton is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Automotive Training Center-Exton a tribal college?

No. Automotive Training Center-Exton is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Automotive Training Center-Exton a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Automotive Training Center-Exton reports 41.0% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is Automotive Training Center-Exton religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Automotive Training Center-Exton in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Pennsylvania trade schools profile
  • Mid East regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Pennsylvania

    • 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.