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Private For-Profit2-year

Penn Commercial Business/Technical School

Washington, Pennsylvania Β· Suburb: LargeOfficial Website β†—

#554
Nationally
#42
In Pennsylvania
73%
Acceptance Rate
Nat'l avg 80%
$12,654
Annual Tuition
per year
223
Undergrad Enrollment
Under 1,000
Overall Score & Rankings
56/100
Good
#554 nationally
#42 in Pennsylvania
πŸŽ“Graduation Outcomes50
πŸ’°Affordability73
πŸ“šAcademic Environment50
πŸ”¬Program Breadth41

Scores based on IPEDS 2023–24 federal data. Methodology β†’

Penn Commercial Business/Technical School is a private for-profit two-year community college located in Washington, Pennsylvania. With 223 undergraduate students enrolled and an acceptance rate of 73%, the institution is considered moderately selective. Annual tuition is $12,654, significantly below average for private colleges. Families earning under $30,000 a year pay an average net price of $14,351 after grants and scholarships β€” reflecting aid availability at the institution.

Admissions
Acceptance Rate73%↑ Above avg
National avg: 80%
90
Applied
66
Admitted
42
Enrolled
Cost & Financial Aid
Annual Tuition$12,654/yr
Room & Board$2,950/yr
Total Cost of Attendance$16,604/yr
Tuition vs National Avg$12,654↑ Above avg
National avg: $38,768
Net Price After Aid by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants & scholarships, by family income

$0 – $30,000$14,351
$30,001 – $48,000$13,155
$48,001 – $75,000$17,467
$75,001 – $110,000$19,360
Student Body
223
Total Undergrads
61% F / 39% M
Gender Split
Student Diversity
White 78%
Hispanic 0%
Black 14%
Asian 2%
Two or more 4%
Native / Other 1%
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • βœ“Tuition ($12,654/yr) is well below the national average for private for-profit colleges
  • βœ“Reasonable room and board costs at $2,950/yr
  • βœ“Small campus environment (223 students) β€” more personal attention and close-knit community
Consider
  • Β·Data on some metrics is not yet available β€” contact the admissions office for details
Who Is This College Best For?

This college is a strong fit for students planning to transfer to a 4-year university, working adults seeking career-focused certificates and degrees, and students who prefer smaller class sizes and closer faculty relationships.

Institution Profile
Type2-year
ControlPrivate For-Profit
LocationWashington, Pennsylvania
SettingSuburb: Large
SizeUnder 1,000
Affordability Spotlight
$14,351
avg net price/yr for families earning under $30K

Net price is what you actually pay after grants and scholarships β€” not the sticker price. File the FAFSA every year to maximize your aid package.

State Ranking
#42
in Pennsylvania out of 7+ colleges
#554
nationally
Data Source

All data sourced from the NCES IPEDS 2023–24 collection. Acceptance rates, test scores, and graduation rates reflect the most recent year reported. Scores are composite rankings calculated from five weighted dimensions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Data notice: All figures are sourced from IPEDS 2023–24 federal data. Tuition, acceptance rates, and enrollment figures change annually. Always verify current information directly with the institution. Net price figures are averages and individual aid packages will vary. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by SchoolRankings.org and are not affiliated with U.S. News, Forbes, or any government agency.