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Pennco Tech-Blackwood

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Students retention rate 76%
On-time graduation rate 72%

Located in Blackwood, New Jersey, Pennco Tech-Blackwood is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Pennco Tech-Blackwood 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.

Pennco Tech-Blackwood is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, 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.

Pennco Tech-Blackwood boasts an impressive student retention rate of 76% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 81% and 67%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
The most popular programs at Pennco Tech-Blackwood are Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary, Electrician. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

Program Length 5 months
Tuition and Fees $9,500
Books and Supplies $840
Total Cost $10,340

Electrician

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 72 of freshman students at Pennco Tech-Blackwood received on average $5,227 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.

$5,227
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 399 66% $5,104 $2,036,658
Other Federal Grant 399 66% $5,206 $2,077,333
State Grant/Scholarships 6 1% $10,570 $63,420
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 115 19% $1,020 $117,250
Total Grant & Scholarships 432 72% $5,227 $2,258,003

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Pennco Tech-Blackwood 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 Pennco Tech-Blackwood students is 71.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 78.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 70.1%.

71.5%

  • asian 100.0% 5 students
  • African American 57.3% 71 students
  • white 79.6% 152 students
  • hispanic 72.5% 66 students
  • Mixed Race 77.8% 7 students

Service Offerings

Pennco Tech-Blackwood provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Pennco Tech-Blackwood offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

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