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Pennco Tech-Bristol

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 16
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Students retention rate 80%
On-time graduation rate 75%

Located in Bristol, Pennsylvania, Pennco Tech-Bristol 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-Bristol 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-Bristol 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Pennco Tech-Bristol emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Pennco Tech-Bristol boasts an impressive student retention rate of 80% , 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 67%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing
The most popular programs at Pennco Tech-Bristol are Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary, Electrician, 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.

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

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

Program Length 5 months
Tuition and Fees $9,500
Books and Supplies $765
Total Cost $10,265

Electrician

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 68 of freshman students at Pennco Tech-Bristol received on average $5,927 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.

$5,927
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 216 61% $4,852 $1,047,957
Other Federal Grant 216 61% $4,967 $1,072,807
State Grant/Scholarships 69 19% $3,972 $274,067
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 69 19% $1,267 $87,403
Total Grant & Scholarships 242 68% $5,927 $1,434,277

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Pennco Tech-Bristol 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-Bristol students is 75.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 75.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 74.8%.

75.1%

  • asian 87.5% 14 students
  • African American 61.7% 58 students
  • white 81.2% 108 students
  • hispanic 75.5% 37 students
  • Mixed Race 90.9% 10 students

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

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

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)