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ITT Technical Institute-Bensalem
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ITT Technical Institute-Bensalem Academics
Opened in December 2000, ITT Technical Institute-Bensalem offers diploma programs of study in Business Administration and Criminal Justice and associate in specialized technology degree programs in Electronics and Communications Engineering Technology, Computer Drafting and Design, Information Technology – Computer Network Systems and Information Technology – Multimedia.
ITT Technical Institute- Bensalem is accredited to award diplomas and associate in specialized technology degrees by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Selected programs are approved by the Pennsylvania State Department of Education for the training of veterans.
ITT Technical Institute- Bensalem is also a member with the American Design Drafting Association (Student Chapter), Bucks County Chamber of Commerce, Bucks County Transportation Management Association, Career College Association, Eastern Technology Council, Electronics Technicians Association and the Pennsylvania Association of Private School Administrators.
ITT Technical Institute-Bensalem Admissions
ITT Technical Institute- Bensalem operates on a four-quarter schedule: Spring (March), Summer (June), Fall (September) and Winter (December).
Applicants for admission to ITT Technical Institute- Bensalem must be at least 16 years old and have either a high school diploma or equivalent (GED). In some limited cases, students may be required to complete an entrance exam and individual interview with a school official.
ITT Technical Institute-Bensalem Financial Aid
The ITT Technical Institute- Bensalem financial aid office offers student assistance in obtaining federal and state grants and loans. Limited loan programs include the Chase Selective Private Loan Program and the Wells Fargo Collegiate Alternative Loan Program. For non-institutional scholarships, ITT Technical Institute- Bensalem students can apply for two: The Champagne Scholarship awards four $3,000 scholarships (one awarded each quarter to a different student) to encourage higher education for working adults, and the Imagine America – Military Award Program awards $1,000 to 20 eligible active duty military personnel and honorably discharged veterans. This program is administered by the Career College Foundation.
Many ITT Technical Institute- Bensalem students receive some amount of financial aid.
ITT Technical Institute-Bensalem Students
Students can take advantage of ITT Technical Institute-Bensalem’s free Learning Resource Center, where they have full access to the equipment and instructional materials used for every class on campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The Bensalem campus is housed in a 25,000 square foot brick and glass building at the Glenview Corporate Center. The building is used for theory classrooms and laboratories, the student Learning Resource Center, a student lounge and administrative offices.
ITT Technical Institute-Bothell does not operate any on- or off-campus housing, but it does offer a listing of housing accommodations near the school’s vicinity.
ITT Technical Institute-Bothell strongly encourages school-sanctioned student activities at its campus, all of which help develop a student’s individual initiative, group leadership and cooperation.
Information Summary
Ranks 2987th overall and 188th in Pennsylvania
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
36.9 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$15,600 |
| Admission
Success rate |
44% |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
39 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
60% / 27% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
363 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Bensalem, PA 19020-2030
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 53,564 (53,564 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 20,702 (2.57 people per house) |
| Families | 13,842 (3.14 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 3,438 |
| Pop. — Asian | 4,057 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 59 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 301 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 45,380 |
| Pop. — Other | 1,294 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Private For-profit
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Medium full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Very small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | At least 2, but less than 4 academic yrs |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Quarter |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning |  |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending ITT Technical Institute-Bensalem?
Ranks 1949th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $15,300 | $15,300 | $15,300 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $300 | $300 | $300 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $425 | $425 | $425 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $15,600 | $15,600 | $15,600 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $25,725 | $25,725 | $25,725 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $22,458 | $22,458 | $22,458 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $14,196  $15,600 |
$14,196  $15,600 |
$14,196  $15,600 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $6,120  $6,579 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,764  $3,546 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $5,842  $6,858 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | N/A |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 288 (217 male / 71 female) |
| Admitted | 128 (97 male / 31 female) |
| Admission rate | 44% |
| First-time Enrollment | 127 (96 male / 31 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 119 (92 male / 27 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 8 (4 male / 4 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 363 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does ITT Technical Institute-Bensalem use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A /  |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does ITT Technical Institute-Bensalem accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
ITT Technical Institute-Bensalem Ranks 119th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,376 | 41 |  51% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $3,111 | 21 |  26% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Student Loan Aid | $10,380 | 81 |  100% |
| Any financial aid type | 81 |  100% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at ITT Technical Institute-Bensalem?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 79 | 14 | 93 |
Hispanic | 38 | 7 | 45 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 13 | 3 | 16 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 179 | 26 | 205 |
Race Unknown | 4 | N/A | 4 |
| Total | 313 | 50 | 363 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at ITT Technical Institute-Bensalem.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 3 | 27 | |
| 13 | 4 | 17 | |
| 10 | 5 | 15 | |
| 3 | 1 | 4 | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
ITT Technical Institute-Bensalem Ranks 2349th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $46,827 ($47,775 male / $44,457 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 7 (5 male / 2 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 24 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.3 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $45,369 |
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