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688 Western Ave
Canonsburg, PA 15317
p. 724-746-2890
w. www.wactc.net
Canonsburg, PA 15317
p. 724-746-2890
w. www.wactc.net
Western Area Career and Technology Center
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Information Summary
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
Insufficient Data |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
53% |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
N/A |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
100% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
60 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Canonsburg, PA 15317
| Surrounding community | Fringe rural area (less than 5 mi. from an urban area) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 31,992 (28,338 urban / 3,654 rural) |
| Households | 12,357 (2.53 people per house) |
| Families | 9,152 (2.98 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 958 |
| Pop. — Asian | 316 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 17 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 61 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 30,777 |
| Pop. — Other | 107 |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | At least 1, but less than 2 academic yrs |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Differs by program |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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/
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College |  |
| Teacher Certification | |
Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $20 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 101 (13 male / 88 female) |
| Admitted | 54 (2 male / 52 female) |
| Admission rate | 53% |
| First-time Enrollment | 51 (2 male / 49 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 51 (2 male / 49 female) |
| PT Enrollment | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 60 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Western Area Career and Technology Center use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A /  |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations |  |
| Formal competency demo | |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Western Area Career and Technology Center 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?
Western Area Career and Technology Center Ranks 1962nd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,250 | 11 |  41% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,655 | 16 |  59% |
| Any financial aid type | 20 |  74% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Western Area Career and Technology Center?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | N/A | 5 | 5 |
Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | N/A | N/A |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 5 | 50 | 55 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 5 | 55 | 60 |
Most Popular Programs
Western Area Career and Technology Center has over 1 programs available.
| Program Name | Contact Hours | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert | 1582 | $7,949 | $1,611 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Western Area Career and Technology Center.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 34 | 38 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert | 3 | 35 | 38 | |||||
| Total | 3 | 35 | 38 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 3 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | N/A |
| Total Benefits | N/A |
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