Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
Official telephone: (610) 892-1500
Toll-free telephone: (800) 422-0025
Fax number: (610) 892-1510
Website:
www.pit.edu
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| Screen last updated on: January 2009 |
| Year established: |
1953 |
| Type of school: |
private (nonprofit) |
| Programs: |
2-year undergraduate |
| Religious affiliation: |
no |
| Campus enrollment: |
369 students |
| Coeducational information: |
coeducational institution, founded as coeducational institution |
| Location description: |
in or near a major city (pop. 300,000 or more) |
| Application fee: |
$25 |
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| Street address: |
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
800 Manchester Avenue
Media, PA 19063-4098 |
| Main telephone numbers: |
610 892-1500
800 422-0025 (toll free)
610 892-1510 (fax) |
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| Main homepage: |
www.pit.edu |
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| SAT number: |
2675 |
| FAFSA number: |
010998 |
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| CAMPUS SUMMARY |
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The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, founded 1953, is located on a twelve acre campus in Media, Pennsylvania. Media is situated between the cities of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Wilmington, Delaware. The campus, located minutes from Interstate 95 and Interstate 476 is also accessible by public transportation. The Rose Valley-Moylan Station of the Septa R3 Rail Line is directly across from the campus. P.I.T. also operates a shuttle to the Septa 101 Trolley Line.
The primary mission of the college is to provide an opportunity for career education enabling graduates to work or pursue advanced degrees. The broader mission of the College is to assist all committed learners, including all recent high school graduates, General Eqivalency Diploma (GED) recipients, individuals in the midst of career change or updating their skills, and persons continuing their education to be more self-sufficient through career education, and to develop an appreciation for life long learning. The College's instructional programs emphasize small classes with individualized attention. |
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| UNIQUE/SPECIAL PROGRAMS |
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Students can obtain both a degree and industry certification through either Microsoft or Cisco. The College offers an onsite Testing Center for both certification academies.
In addition, College fast facts are as follows:
-95% Job Placement Rate for Available Graduates
-Average Class Size of 10
-New Student Resource Center
-New Microsoft and Cisco Academy Testing Centers |
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