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Students attend American College in Bryn Mawr, PA, a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. American College degrees go up to the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in business and management.
American College is selective and does not offer open admission.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The full-time faculty at American College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 391 students at the school (as of 2007-2008). 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.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of The American College is to raise the level of professionalism of its students and, by extension, the financial services industry as a whole. By imparting expert knowledge--and by emphasizing that such knowledge must be regularly renewed and ethically applied--the College seeks to strengthen not only its students' preofessionalism, but also the financial security of individuals, families, businesses, and the society they serve."
More complete details are provided below.
American College
270 Bryn Mawr Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-2196
General Phone: (610) 526-1000
http://www.theamericancollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 74 | financial planning, business management |
Number of programs and degrees for American College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 74 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, American College had a total enrollment of 391 students (228 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 44% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 52% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 22-24 | 0% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 12% |
| 40-49 | 30% |
| 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.
Financial Aid:
American College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3317300)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $106,755 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $106,702 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $93,069 | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $101,259 | 2 | * |
*: 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% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Offers distance learning Career counseling On-campus library
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