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Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

#1196 in US ranking Lancaster, PA
Type:
Public
Programs:
2 to 4 years

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Cost

Cost / year
$19,898
Tuition & fees
$9,050
Avg. aid
$11,237
Receiving aid
81%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
71%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
71%
Median salary
$48,825
1 yr after graduation

What does Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology offer in terms of athletics?

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology offers intercollegiate athletics and is reported as affiliated with the National Junior College Athletic Association, or NJCAA. Reported sports include basketball, cross-country, football, track and field, and wrestling.

A prospective athlete should verify the current team roster, competition schedule, eligibility rules, and recruiting process for the specific sport. A sport appearing in an institutional listing does not establish that it is offered in every season or for every student group. Varsity competition also differs from informal recreation: students who want exercise without a team commitment should ask separately about fitness facilities and any current intramural activities.

What student groups and Associations are available at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology?

Student involvement at Thaddeus Stevens includes student leadership and organizations connected to academic interests. Reported examples include Student Congress, Residence Hall Council, Phi Theta Kappa, the American Institute of Architectural Students, and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers.

These groups serve different purposes. Student Congress and Residence Hall Council concern student representation and residential life, while academic and professional organizations may connect students with peers in related fields. Phi Theta Kappa is an honor society rather than a club open on identical terms to every student. Because organization activity can change from year to year, interested students should check current membership requirements, meeting schedules, and whether a chapter is active.

Who studies at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology?

Thaddeus Stevens enrolled approximately 1,470 students in the reported institutional count. It is a small college focused on undergraduate technical education rather than a university with a substantial graduate-student population.

The reported first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduate group numbered 676. About 99% of students in the geographic-origin measure were Pennsylvania residents, so the college draws predominantly from its home state. Reported ethnicity counts include 930 White students, 232 Hispanic or Latino students, and 182 Black or African American students; other students reported additional racial or ethnic identities. These figures describe enrollment, not the experiences or interests of individuals.

The college reports a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1. That institution-wide ratio does not specify the size of a particular shop, laboratory, or general education class. Prospective students concerned about access to equipment or instruction should ask about the class and lab arrangements in their intended major.

How does student life look like at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology?

Daily life at Thaddeus Stevens combines technical coursework with a mix of residential and commuter routines. Reported figures indicate that about 45% of students live on campus and 55% commute, so participation in activities may depend as much on travel and work schedules as on what the college offers.

Orientation gives new students an initial opportunity to learn campus procedures and meet classmates. The college also reports access to personal or psychological counseling and a women's center. Students should check current hours, appointment procedures, and the scope of each service rather than assuming every service operates like one at a larger university. With 1,470 students reported overall, program classmates and lab partners may be a particularly important part of a student's day-to-day campus experience.

What libraries are available to students at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology?

The college's main library is the K. W. Schuler Learning Resources Center. It gives students a place to study and access learning materials alongside the technical resources used in their programs.

Reported library information indicates that students can reserve study rooms. The library is not reported to provide study areas open 24 hours a day, so students who rely on late-night space should check current opening hours. For a research assignment, the most useful questions are whether the center provides access to the needed databases or publications, how to obtain help locating sources, and what can be accessed remotely when a student is off campus.

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

1470

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

674

Member of Athletic Associations

NJCAA

Total staff

91 full time, 22 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 1,470

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 1,447
Part-time: 23

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 69
Men: 605

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 232
Black or African American: 182
White: 930
American Indian or Alaska Native: 5
Asian: 19
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1
Two or more races: 70
Unknown: 5

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NJCAA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Basketball

Men––

Cross-country running

Men––

Football

Men––

Track and field

Men––

Wrestling

Men––

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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