Peirce College
Philadelphia, PA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 788
Graduate Enrollment: 87
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Predominantly black institution
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, very small, primarily nonresidential
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higher part-time
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 29% / 71% (2017)
First generation college students: 55.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 13.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.2% (2017)
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 49.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 22.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 12.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 8.1% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 19.7%
Black: 55.5%
Hispanic: 11.2%
Asian: 2.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 1.4%
Non-resident alien: 0.3%
Unknown race: 9.0%
Black: 55.5%
Hispanic: 11.2%
Asian: 2.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 1.4%
Non-resident alien: 0.3%
Unknown race: 9.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $18,260
In-State tuition: $15,060Out-of-State tuition: $15,060
Estimated books and supplies: $1,600 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board:
Estimated on-campus other fees:
Estimated off-campus room & board: $6,376 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $0 (2022)
Average Family Income: $33,719 (2017)
Median Family Income: $22,866 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 51.2%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 68.7%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $31,250 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $331 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $12,822 |
| $30k-48k | $16,388 |
| $48k-75k | $0 |
| $75k-110k | $0 |
| $110k+ | $0 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 0%6-year graduation rate: 11%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 92.2% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $31,250 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $14,459 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $21,875 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $22,394 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 39.0% (2015) |
| @3 year | 49.3% (2017) |
| @5 year | 59.4% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 19.5% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 22.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $47,640 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $54,560 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 20 | $45,062 | $336 | $45,561 ($3,797) | $50,296 ($4,191) |
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 13 | $44,631 | $371 | $49,935 ($4,161) | $60,552 ($5,046) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 19 | $46,440 | $304 | $48,017 ($4,001) | |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 8 | $31,750 | |||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 32 | $444 | $62,709 ($5,226) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 11 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 8 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 15 | $52,829 | $336 | $52,102 ($4,342) | $66,818 ($5,568) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Legal Support Services. | 12 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Legal Support Services. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Legal Support Services. | 24 | $47,341 | $356 | $38,602 ($3,217) | $45,401 ($3,783) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Legal Professions and Studies, Other. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 28 | $45,119 | $343 | $42,605 ($3,550) | $52,711 ($4,393) |
| Master's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 8 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 30 | $41,555 | $409 | $44,356 ($3,696) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 56 | $43,500 | $360 | $52,266 ($4,356) | $53,859 ($4,488) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 6 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $61,875Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $3,309,000 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $4,086,797 (2022)