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Rosedale Technical College

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 2-year

School Size & Setting

Large | Suburb

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

23:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

General Information

Address

Rosedale Technical College

215 Beecham Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15205

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Website
www.rosedaletech.org/

Mission Statement

The purpose of Rosedale Technical Institute can best be described as preparation of individuals for employment in positions related to the transportation, hvac, trucking and electrical industries. students attending this school are assumed to have made a general selection of the career which they wish to pursue. The courses at the school are directed to preparing them for the maximum number of employment opportunities within that career field. All the courses given at the school are selected and scheduled to contribute to that objective. Surveys of the industries which employ our graduates are conducted to determine what changes or modifications should be made in our training to give the best possible preparation for a career in the fields in which we train. Policies of the school are determined to a large extent by the requirements of employers who hire our graduates. These policies are determined within a framework of the regulations of the various governmental agencies which regulate the school. Input for policy determinations also comes from various committees made up of students, faculty, staff members and industry representatives.

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Mission Statement

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The purpose of Rosedale Technical Institute can best be described as preparation of individuals for employment in positions related to the transportation, hvac, trucking and electrical industries. students attending this school are assumed to have made a general selection of the career which they wish to pursue. The courses at the school are directed to preparing them for the maximum number of employment opportunities within that career field. All the courses given at the school are selected and scheduled to contribute to that objective. Surveys of the industries which employ our graduates are conducted to determine what changes or modifications should be made in our training to give the best possible preparation for a career in the fields in which we train. Policies of the school are determined to a large extent by the requirements of employers who hire our graduates. These policies are determined within a framework of the regulations of the various governmental agencies which regulate the school. Input for policy determinations also comes from various committees made up of students, faculty, staff members and industry representatives.

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$15,663

Out of state

$15,663
Graduate

In state

No information

Out of state

No information

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
63%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 49.0% $5,847
State/local grants 51.0% $7,298
Institutional grants 8.0% $2,991
Loans 53.0% $15,361

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

Not Available

Books & Supplies

$2,500 per year

Personal Expenses

Not Available

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Electrician
  • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

  • CONSTRUCTION TRADES
    • Electrician
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain, and repair electric apparatus and systems such as residential, commercial, and industrial electric-power wiring; and DC and AC motors, controls, and electrical distribution panels. Includes instruction in the principles of electronics and electrical systems, wiring, power transmission, safety, industrial and household appliances, job estimation, electrical testing and inspection, and applicable codes and standards. See other colleges that offer this major
  • MECHANIC AND REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
    • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, install, service and maintain the operating condition of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Includes instruction in diagnostic techniques, the use of testing equipment and the principles of mechanics, electricity, and electronics as they relate to the repair of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair and maintain industrial machinery and equipment such as cranes, pumps, engines and motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machinery, marine deck machinery, and steam propulsion, refinery, and pipeline-distribution systems. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, reconstruct and finish automobile bodies, fenders, and external features. Includes instruction in structure analysis, damage repair, non-structural analysis, mechanical and electrical components, plastics and adhesives, painting and refinishing techniques, and damage analysis and estimating. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air condition systems. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain diesel engines in vehicles such as automobiles, buses, ships, trucks, railroad locomotives, and construction equipment; as well as stationary diesel engines in electrical generators and related equipment. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
74.63%
  • Apply 268
  • Accepted 200
  • Attend 121

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$40
Graduate
No information

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Not applicable

  • Recommendation letter

    Not applicable

  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable

  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Not applicable

  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Not applicable

  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Not applicable
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
7%
Male Students
93%
Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian81.53%
  2. Black12.47%
  3. Hispanic/Latino2.88%
  4. Two Or More Ethnicities2.4%
  5. Asian0.48%
  6. American Indian/Alaska Native0.24%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

692

Undergraduate students

692

Full Time Students
38%
Part Time Students
62%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children
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