Pennsylvania College of Technology
School info
3.6
Overall Quality
Reputation
3.8
Food
3.2
Clubs
3
Facilities
3.8
Internet
3.4
Location
3.2
Opportunities
3.9
Safety
3.9
Social
2.9
Happiness
3.6
Basic Information
Location
- Williamsport, PA
Institution Overview
- Public/Private: Public college
- Established: 1914; 110 years ago (1914)
Academic information
Degree Courses
- More than 100
Key Area
- Pennsylvania College of Technology does not have a strong focus on research in the same way that a research-intensive university like Penn State does. However
- based on the programs and fields they specialize in
- here are some key areas where they might have practical and applied focus: Engineering / Engineering-Related Technologies
- Health Professions
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Construction Trades
- Homeland Security and Law Enforcement. Note that these are more about their academic and practical training programs rather than specific research areas
Student and Staff Numbers
- Students: Approximately 3,472 undergraduate students
- Undergraduates: 5,382
- Academic Staff: 479
Notable Alumni
- Jake Corman
- Gary Haluska
- Tom Marino
- Scott Wagner
- Jeff Wheeland
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Good reviews
Overall 5
We are the Wildcats the mighty mighty Wildcats. Can not go wrong with PCT. Everything is great. Sure some teachers have bad hygiene. But who can blame them for doing so much work. No one. I highly recommend this school. Sport teams though are really bad. Want a great laugh? Go watch them some time!
Overall 4.6
I loved my time at PCT. You get the experience you want by putting effort into it. There is stuff to do if you look for it, get involved in organizations or clubs. A majority of my professors were great, by far the most impact one was Mr. Flynn. They offered a lot of opportunities to help me find a job and I'm really glad I went to school there.
Overall 4.5
I am considered an adult student and absolutely love it here. I don't feel old and there are a decent amount of other students like me.
Overall 4.5
Penn College is a safe space for diversity of all kinds. Within minutes of touring the campus, it felt like my home away from home. I've had nothing but exceptional experiences here. My instructors took me in like a daughter. (That sounds weird but it's true). The school is fairly pricey, but I promise you won't be disappointed.
Overall 4.5
Very good school with very good teachers. Williamsport is alittle rough in areas but also very nice. The college itself is truly state of the art with some of the nicest buildings around. Social life is okay. The education to me is the best part. I'm a Civil Engineering major here and the education I am receiving is impressive. PCT has changed alot
Overall 4.5
This is a very good college and is not easy like people may think. I got an excellent education from this college and have a good job. The real world lessons gained from the classroom have served me well and will you also. Looking back now, wish I could relive some of those days and sometimes I still miss the campus there. College goes by too fast
Overall 4.5
Great college with great opportunities
Overall 4.4
Great school with a wide array of majors.
Overall 4.3
great school with really nice professors
Overall 4.3
Love this school I have so much fun here
Bad reviews
Overall 1
Do not attend. No help at all, horrible job placement, barely a "college", no help at at all, horrible professors.
Overall 1.4
I went through the cybersecurity program at this school. It was the most useless degree I could have taken. You would think there would be a lot of content about hacking and cyber defense... You would be dead wrong. Apparently, this degree only aims to provide you with a fancy English specialization rather than anything related to security.
Overall 1.5
This school has little aspiration for your students
Overall 1.5
Penn College is the land of broken hearts where people try their hardest to get into programs that they are assessed entrance into by unethical standards. There is virtually no assistance for disabled students. PCT disobeys federal laws that were implemented to protect students who are disabled. Shame on Pennsylvania College of Technology.
Overall 1.5
Not much to do here on the weekends.
Overall 1.8
Seriously over-rated and under funded. The programs here, some are better than others. Some, including mine are a complete joke. I would stay away, too much money for nothing.
Overall 1.8
You'll be paying university prices for a spotty community college education, segregation into small social cliques, a dry campus, and nothing to do on the weekends but sit around and watch TV since everyone goes home. Imagine your freshman year in high school coupled with $30,000+ in debt and you have your typical 4 year degree here at PCT
Overall 2
Avoid the nursing program here! Profs just read off PowerPoint slides. Graduation rate is terrible. One prof had to be removed for being abusive to students. Save your money and go somewhere else. This school even has a bad rep in the hospitals.
Overall 2
Penn College is comparable to a disappointing Christmas present. Yes, the box is big. Yes, the box is well wrapped and really pretty on the outside -- but at the end of the day its still filled with hand-me-down socks.