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Harcum College was founded by Octavius and Edith Harcum as the Harcum Post Graduate School in October of 1915. It opened as a preparatory school for women, but soon became a women’s junior college. The Junto Adult School purchased the college in 1952, and began enrolling male students in the 1970s. However, Harcum College did not officially become coeducational until 2003. The college's campus is located in Bryn Mawr, Philadelphia.
Harcum College offers majors in subjects like criminal justice, fashion design and merchandising, nursing, veterinary technology, legal studies, and radiologic technology. A number of associate's degree and certificate programs, as well as continuing education courses are offered through the following academic divisions:
The sports teams of Harcum College are nicknamed the Bears. The athletics department fields teams in basketball, track and field, and volleyball. The college is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II, Region 19.
Harcum is located in Bryn Mawr, PA (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.
Harcum does not offer open admission.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Harcum had 947 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
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. Harcum offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Harcum College seeks to provide men and women with outstanding career preparation that will meet or exceed the standards of their chosen professions. At Harcum, self- realization and preparation for participative citizenship are also of great importance. Intent upon remaining among the foremost, independent, two year colleges in America, Harcum aims at providing every student with the opportunity not only for a rewarding career but also for a fulfilling life."
More complete details are provided below.
Harcum College
750 Montgomery Ave
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3470
General Phone: (610) 525-4100
http://www.harcum.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 107 | radiographer, veterinary assistant, dental hygienist, dental assistant, medical lab tech, health service and sciences, electroencephalographic tech, allied health and medical assisting |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 67 | registered nursing |
| Education and Teaching | 16 | urban education |
| Therapy and Counseling | 12 | physical therapist assistant, psychology, massage therapy |
| Design | 9 | interior design, fashion design |
| Business and Management | 8 | business management, retail |
| Family and Social Work | 5 | child care provider |
| Liberal Arts | 4 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Law | 2 | legal studies |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 2 | criminal justice and administration |
| Animal Science and Care | 2 | animal health |
| Medical Administration | 1 | health care administration |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 1 | sports and fitness management, recreational therapy |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 0 | information science |
| Construction Trades | 0 | apparel and textile marketing |
Number of programs and degrees for Harcum in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 234 | 27 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 1 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Harcum had a total enrollment of 947 students (828 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 87% |
| Part-Time | 13% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 50% |
| Black | 34% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 90% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| Delaware | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 48 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
Harcum offers campus housing for 342 of its 828 (full-time) students.
(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 offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,357 | 398 | 29% | 180 | 45% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,510 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,510 |
| Room and board | $ 7,680 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,900 |
Financial Aid:
Harcum participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 327200)
Harcum has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | 1 | * | 3 | $64,117 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 6 | $60,825 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 15 | $50,807 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $59,450 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $56,950 | 28 | $55,614 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $45,967 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $49,100 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 16 | 20 | 36 |
| Basketball | 16 | 11 | 27 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 9 | 9 |
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
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Urban Education and Leadership
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Tech/Tech
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
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % students 40 years or older (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 20% | |
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 services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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