- Acceptance rate: 71% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $5,866 a year (2022–23)
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Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology reported an acceptance rate of 71% for fall 2024.
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Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology GPA requirements
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology acceptance rate
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology admitted 1,037 of 1,456 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 71%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is a public 2-year college in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with 1,470 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $5,866 a year at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology?
Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology admitted 71% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA does Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology look for?
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology?
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology's acceptance rate was 71% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,037 of 1,456 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology require the SAT or ACT?
Check Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
How much does GPA matter at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology?
A lot: Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers recommendations, test scores and other tests if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, essay or personal statement, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can I get into Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology admitted 71% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Does it matter at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology if a parent went there?
No. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $5,866 a year at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology require an essay?
No. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology's official website: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Thaddeus Stevens College of TechnologyU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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