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Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Most applicants get into Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology — 71.2% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology sits in Lancaster proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Faculty pay averages $120,420 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1020 and 1215 — below the PA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1020–1215 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 490 | 550 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 570 | 595 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology received 1,942 applications and admitted 1,028 (52.9%), with 708 enrolling.
How Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology compares
| Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology | Pennsylvania median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 71.2% | 82% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,050 | $33,730 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $54,681 | $62,101 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology's median earnings are $54,681 — below the Pennsylvania benchmark of $62,101. Weigh that against the $9,050 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology prices by residency: $9,050 in-state versus $9,050 out-of-state — a $0 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
With 1,446 undergraduates, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1020–1215 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 71.2% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology's acceptance rate?
52.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,028 admitted from 1,942 applicants.
How much does Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology cost?
In-state tuition is $9,050; out-of-state students pay $9,050. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $54,681 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
- Susquehanna University — 81.4% admitted
- Temple University — 80.4% admitted
- Thiel College — 71.5% admitted
- Thomas Jefferson University — 81% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.