98%
2022–25 Graduate Placement Rate
16
Average Class Size
67K+
Penn College Alumni Worldwide
Pennsylvania College of Technology ranks among the best colleges in the U.S.:
| #1 | in Most Innovative Schools |
| #1 | in Best Colleges for Veterans |
| #3 | in Top Public Schools |
| #4 | in Regional Colleges North |
When you invest in a college education, you want to know that your hard work will pay off. At Penn College, it will.
What began as an effort to fight joblessness during the Great Depression has now made us a national leader in applied technology education. Learn more about our story over the last century.
Read stories about how our Wildcats have paved their own way.
Student
Emergency Management & Homeland Security
After his teammate went into cardiac arrest on the lacrosse field, Colten knew he wanted to pursue a career that would allow him to care for those in need.
Faculty
Biomedical & Prehospital
He believes that new discoveries are born from unbridled curiosity and lifelong learning is the mindset of success
Student
Aviation
Lauren thought she wanted to go to college far away from home. After touring the aviation hangar and hearing about the hands-on approach, she realized her best opportunity was closer than she imagined.
"The talent, passion and expertise on this campus is truly inspiring. Collectively, we will seek untapped opportunities, embrace change, and solve complex challenges in order to continually improve."
Forty-nine apprentices awarded completion certificates
August 27, 2026
Forty-nine apprentices earned their completion certificates from Penn College Workforce Development in one of three programs: Industrial Maintenance Mechanic,…
Sci-fi work of Paul Lehr on exhibit at The Gallery at Penn College
August 26, 2026
“Paul Lehr: A Hidden Universe,” on exhibit through Nov. 22 at The Gallery at Penn College, offers a rare look at the work of the late science fiction artist,…
Wildcat softball players make MLB history
August 25, 2026
They didn’t play in the game, but the Penn College women’s softball team made history at the 2026 MLB Little League Classic. The team formed the tarp crew for…
Penn College announces its Summer 2026 graduates
August 25, 2026
Pennsylvania College of Technology has issued its Summer 2026 list of graduates.
Penn College issues Summer 2026 dean's list
August 25, 2026
Pennsylvania College of Technology has issued its Summer 2026 dean's list.
Penn College welcomes new employees
August 24, 2026
Penn College News continues its regular feature, welcoming new full-time and regular part-time Pennsylvania College of Technology employees, as reported by the…
Student welcome activities continue
August 21, 2026
Playing with pups, crafting dorm décor, and enjoying the activities of Friday Night Fest in Rose Street Commons were among a wealth of activities available to…
Penn College welcomes Little Leaguers
August 19, 2026
On Tuesday, Penn College offered a heartfelt welcome to the 20 teams playing in the 2026 Little League World Series, serving up a picnic for players, coaches,…
Penn College students to serve World Series fans, players
August 18, 2026
Pennsylvania College of Technology students and staff are part of the legion of volunteers and paid staff taking part in supporting 20 teams and around 300,000…
WNEP-TV covers Le Jeune Chef's LLWS service
August 17, 2026
WNEP-TV reporter Mackenzie Aucker visited Penn College’s Le Jeune Chef Restaurant on Monday to catch up with a few of the staff members who are helping to feed…
Our cutting-edge facilities are where learning, creating, and innovating happen. We believe providing top-of-the-line equipment gives you the best pathway for success.
There’s lots to love about our home in Williamsport like an awesome downtown plus the College-owned performing arts venue, art gallery, and casual fine-dining restaurant.
We acknowledge that the land on which we live, work, and learn is the ancestral home of the Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee, Iroquoian-speaking Susquehannocks, and the Lenni Lenape (Delaware). We too recognize their Woodland period ancestors. We are grateful for their stewardship and management of this land over thousands of years and promote this recognition in honor and respect of that caretaking.
As a special mission affiliate of Penn State, our role is clear—to deliver transformative hands-on education that will spark meaningful opportunities for our graduates and the industries within our commonwealth.
Pennsylvania College of Technology is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE or the Commission). Pennsylvania College of Technology's accreditation status is Accreditation Reaffirmed. The Commission’s most recent action on the institution’s accreditation status on June 23, 2022 was to reaffirm accreditation.
MSCHE is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education to conduct accreditation and pre-accreditation (candidate status) activities for institutions of higher education including distance, correspondence education, and direct assessment programs offered at those institutions. The Commission’s geographic area of accrediting activities is throughout the United States.
