Students attend American College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. American College degrees go up to the Master's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. American College is known for its programs in business and management.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission.
The full-time faculty at American College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 790 students at the school (as of 2005). A large number of students at American College are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are male.
More complete details are provided below.
American College
270 Bryn Mawr Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-2196
General Phone: (610) 526-1000
Admissions Phone: (610) 526-1462
Financial Aid Phone: (610) 526-1501
http://www.theamericancollege.edu
American College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 28 | financial planning, business management |
Number of programs and degrees for American College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 28 | 2 |
In 2005, American College had a total enrollment of 790 students (302 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 39% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 0% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 33% |
| 50-64 | 34% |
| 65+ | 2% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (610) 526-1462
Financial Aid:
American College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3317300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (610) 526-1501
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 7 | $97,174 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 6 | $101,528 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 16 | $94,843 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Financial Planning and Services
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets American College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
Notable:
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
On-campus library
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