WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — The Pennsylvania State College of Technology is among 325 higher education institutions nationwide recognized in the Military Times 2023 "Best for Vets: Colleges" list. Penn College is listed at No. 20 in the Mid-Atlantic Region and No. 213 overall.
The "Best for Vets" survey is sent to colleges and universities annually, asking about the institutions’ programs for veterans. The survey results are analyzed along with publicly available data about colleges and universities obtained from the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Student success metrics (completion, retention, persistence, grade point average and graduation) are the most important factor, followed by the range of military-specific resources and the level of financial assistance offered. Admissions and registration policies, human resources and miscellaneous other considerations also play a role.
“Pennsylvania College of Technology prioritizes supporting its veteran students, their families and dependents,” said Chet Beaver, assistant director of student advocacy for veteran and military services. “This recognition reflects the commitment of staff, faculty and the college administration in helping our veteran students accomplish their educational goals.”
Penn College offers a wide range of benefits to current veterans, students who have served in the military, and dependents or family members of veteran students. For more, visit the college’s Veterans and Military Veterans and Military website.
Additionally, Penn College’s Army ROTC program enables students to prepare for military service as commissioned officers in the active U.S. Army or part time in the Army Reserve or Army National Guard.
Penn College also was recently ranked No. 2 in the "Best Colleges for Veterans-Regional Colleges North" category in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 "Best Colleges" rankings.
For more about Penn College, a national leader in applied technology education and a special mission affiliate of Penn State, visit www.pct.edu, email admissions@pct.edu or call toll-free 800-367-9222.