Eastern Center for Arts and Technology Tuition & Outcomes
Eastern Center for Arts and Technology is a public certificate and vocational school in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 180 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 100.00% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $56,446 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $25,158 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 80.81% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 180 47.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 100.00%
- First-Generation Students: 57.1%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 16.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 212
- Applicants (IPEDS): 4
Eastern Center for Arts and Technology: what the data shows
Common questions about Eastern Center for Arts and Technology, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Eastern Center for Arts and Technology?
Eastern Center for Arts and Technology is located in Willow Grove, PA (ZIP 19090).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Eastern Center for Arts and Technology public or private?
Eastern Center for Arts and Technology is a Public institution.
How much does Eastern Center for Arts and Technology cost?
Average net price after aid: $25,158.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $25,075 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $25,378 |
How hard is it to get into Eastern Center for Arts and Technology?
Admission rate: 80.81%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Eastern Center for Arts and Technology?
Total enrollment: 180 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 212 students.
About 47% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Eastern Center for Arts and Technology?
150%-time completion rate: 100.00%.
First-year retention: 75.0%.
What do graduates of Eastern Center for Arts and Technology earn?
Median earnings: $55,817 six years after entry; $56,446 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,200.
27.04% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Eastern Center for Arts and Technology known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (74 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Eastern Center for Arts and Technology a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 80.81%; completion rate 100.00%; median earnings $56,446 at 10 years; net price $25,158. 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 Eastern Center for Arts and Technology was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$25,158
2024 Value
In 2024 Eastern Center for Arts and Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,158.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$100,632 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$25,158 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 Eastern Center for Arts and Technology.
Financial Aid by Income Level
27.04% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
28.76% 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 Eastern Center for Arts and 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 Eastern Center for Arts and 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 | — | — | $15,799 |
| 2014 | — | — | $14,788 |
| 2015 | — | — | $17,820 |
| 2016 | — | — | $14,615 |
| 2017 | — | — | $17,991 |
| 2018 | — | — | $19,266 |
| 2019 | — | — | $21,707 |
| 2020 | — | — | $18,507 |
| 2021 | — | — | $23,894 |
| 2022 | — | — | $25,664 |
| 2023 | — | — | $21,350 |
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
80.81% Acceptance Rate
4 Total Applicants
4 Students Admitted
4 First-Time Students Enrolled
100.00% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
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
Eastern Center for Arts and Technology reported total enrollment of about 180 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 9% male and 91% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (68.9%), White (15.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (6.1%). About 27.04% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 57.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
47.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Eastern Center for Arts and Technology in 2024 is 180 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 212 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
75.0%
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 Black or African American at 68.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
100.00% 100% Completion Time
100.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 100.00% of students graduating from Eastern Center for Arts and Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 8% male / 92% 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: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Eastern Center for Arts and Technology.
Return on Investment
$11,200 Median Student Debt
$56,446 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
19.84% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
460.92% Return on Investment
2.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Eastern Center for Arts and Technology.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 74 completions
Most popular programs at Eastern Center for Arts and Technology.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Eastern Center for Arts and Technology graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Eastern Center for Arts and Technology from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,650
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Eastern Center for Arts and Technology is a public institution located in Willow Grove, PA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Enrollment is approximately 180 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (68.9%), White (15.6%), Hispanic or Latino (6.1%). The admission rate is 80.81%. The 150%-time completion rate is 100.00%. Approximately 27.04% of students receive Pell Grants. About 57.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Willow Grove, PA 19090
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 100.00% graduation rate, Eastern Center for Arts and Technology demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Eastern Center for Arts and Technology located?
Eastern Center for Arts and Technology is located in Willow Grove, PA.
What is Eastern Center for Arts and Technology's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Eastern Center for Arts and Technology is 80.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 4 applicants and 4 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Eastern Center for Arts and Technology cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $25,158 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Eastern Center for Arts and Technology?
Eastern Center for Arts and Technology reports undergraduate enrollment of about 212 students, Black or African American (68.9%), White (15.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Eastern Center for Arts and Technology?
About 57.1% of students at Eastern Center for Arts and Technology are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Eastern Center for Arts and Technology earn?
Median earnings are $55,817 six years after entry and $56,446 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Eastern Center for Arts and Technology?
The 150%-time completion rate is 100.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Eastern Center for Arts and Technology students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,200.
Is Eastern Center for Arts and Technology public or private?
Eastern Center for Arts and Technology is a public institution located in Willow Grove, PA.
Is Eastern Center for Arts and Technology an HBCU?
No. Eastern Center for Arts and Technology is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Eastern Center for Arts and Technology a tribal college?
No. Eastern Center for Arts and Technology is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Eastern Center for Arts and Technology a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Eastern Center for Arts and Technology does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.1%).
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.