Lancaster County Career and Technology Center campus
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Lancaster County Career and Technology Center

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Students retention rate 83%
On-time graduation rate 84%

Located in Willow Street, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County Career and Technology Center is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Lancaster County Career and Technology Center is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Lancaster County Career and Technology Center is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Lancaster County Career and Technology Center boasts an impressive student retention rate of 83% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 61%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education
The most popular programs at Lancaster County Career and Technology Center are Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, Welding Technology/Welder, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

Welding Technology/Welder

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 48 of freshman students at Lancaster County Career and Technology Center received on average $7,151 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,151
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 28 39% $5,775 $161,689
Other Federal Grant 28 39% $5,775 $161,689
State Grant/Scholarships 17 24% $4,792 $81,461
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 34 48% $7,151 $243,150

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lancaster County Career and Technology Center students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Lancaster County Career and Technology Center students is 83.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 80.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 93.3%.

83.6%

  • African American 85.7% 6 students
  • white 81.8% 36 students
  • hispanic 88.9% 8 students
  • Mixed Race 85.7% 6 students

Service Offerings

Lancaster County Career and Technology Center provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Lancaster County Career and Technology Center offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families