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Rosedale Technical College

Pittsburgh, PA · Suburb · 475 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Suburb
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Rosedale Technical College in Pittsburgh is highly regarded for its hands-on, career-focused education, specializing in high-demand associate degree and certificate programs such as Diesel, Automotive, Electrical, and HVAC technology. The campus culture is defined by a supportive, tight-knit community where students gain practical experience in state-of-the-art shop environments that closely mimic real-world job sites. What truly sets Rosedale apart is its robust network of regional employer partnerships and its commitment to student success, highlighted by flexible day and evening class schedules as well as lifetime job placement assistance for all graduates.

Location
Pittsburgh, PA, 15205-9791 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
PIT · Pittsburgh
7 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$29,468
Avg net price
$19,760
Tuition
$17,402
Books & supplies
$2,500/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$16,171
$30–48k
$19,277
$48–75k
$19,935
$75–110k
$22,286
$110k+
$27,428
Admissions
Admit rate
75%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
80%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
79%
Transferred
2%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
20%
Median earnings (6yr)
$45,219
Median earnings (10yr)
$47,880
Median debt
$12,000
Monthly loan payment
$127
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500$16,538
Debt (90th percentile)
$20,000
Student Body
Men 91%Women 9%
15
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
61%
First-generation
38%
Median family income
$25,898
Independent students
49%
Veterans
11%
Avg age at entry
25.0
Part-time students
0%
Race & ethnicity
White
74%
Hispanic
3%
Black
16%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
AI/AN
1%
Institutional
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly full-time
Full-time faculty
85%
Avg faculty salary
$5,398/mo
Instructional spend/student
$5,721
Federal loan rate
74%

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