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Harcum is located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Harcum is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine and medical assistant and technician.
Harcum does not offer open admission. The school admitted just 46% of applicants in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 354. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 329 and 428.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Harcum had 787 enrolled students in 2005. A very high share of students at the school are female.
A lot of students at Harcum attend part-time. The school has a residential or campus feel. Harcum offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Harcum College
750 Montgomery Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3470
General Phone: (610) 525-4100
Admissions Phone: (610) 526-6050
Financial Aid Phone: (610) 526-6098
http://WWW.Harcum.Edu
Harcum awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 69 | veterinary assistant, dental hygienist, dental assistant, medical lab tech, health service and sciences, allied health and medical assisting, radiographyer |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 48 | registered nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 12 | physical therapist assistant, massage therapy, psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 7 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Business And Management | 7 | business management, retail |
| Design | 5 | interior design, fashion design |
| Animal Science And Care | 3 | animal health |
| Family And Social Work | 3 | child care provider |
| Law | 0 | legal studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 0 | criminal justice and administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | information science |
| Medical Adminstration | 0 | health care administration |
| Construction Trades | 0 | apparel and textile marketing |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | recreational therapy |
Number of programs and degrees for Harcum in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 153 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Harcum had a total enrollment of 787 students (621 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 26% |
| Women | 74% |
| Full-Time | 85% |
| Part-Time | 15% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 92% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 66 % |
Harcum offers campus housing for 349 of its 621 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 428 | 195 | 46% | 164 | 84% |
| Men | 98 | 55 | 56% | 42 | 76% |
| Women | 330 | 140 | 42% | 122 | 87% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 354 | 453 |
| SAT Math | 329 | 428 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 57% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (610) 526-6050
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,472 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,472 |
| Room and board | $ 6,900 |
| Books and supplies | $ 985 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,428 |
Financial Aid:
Harcum participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 327200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (610) 526-6098
Harcum has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 5 | $48,448 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $39,807 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 12 | $48,883 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $52,828 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 0 | * | 6 | $42,165 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 5 | $43,464 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 1 | * | 15 | $45,253 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Health
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
DESIGN
Fashion/Apparel Design
Interior Design
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Physical Therapist Assistant
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Harcum Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching
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