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Peirce College

Peirce College

Peirce College was originally established as the Union Business College in the year 1865 by Thomas May Peirce. It was named Peirce College of Business, and then Peirce School of Business Administration in 1917. In 1964, the institute was renamed Peirce Junior College. It finally became the Peirce College in 1997. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Peirce College's recent enrollments have been more than 1,500 students every year.

Students of Pierce College are offered associate’s, and bachelor’s degrees, as well as certificate programs to choose from. One can opt for courses in information technology, business administration, or paralegal studies.

A number of student clubs and organizations are sponsored by Pierce College including the Chi Alpha Epsilon Honor Society, Paralegal Student Association, and Delta Mu Delta Honor Society.

Overview of Peirce College

The campus of Peirce College is in Philadelphia, PA, which is a large city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Peirce College include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in law, business and management, and computer science and engineering.

Peirce College Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes Peirce College an attractive choice for many applicants.

Student Body

In 2007, the school had 2,181 students enrolled (1,395 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at Peirce College are 40 years old or older.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Founded in 1865, Peirce is a private, four-year, specialized institution providing practical, leading-edge curricula to primarily working adult learners."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Peirce College

Peirce College
1420 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102-4699
General Phone: (888) 467-3472
http://www.peirce.edu

Peirce College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management294business management, accounting technology, MIS, marketing, human resources, entrepreneurship
Law104legal assistant, pre-law
Computer Science And Engineering101information science, system administration, data processing tech, computer security, computer product certification, computer applications programming

Number of programs and degrees for Peirce College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree25113
Bachelor's degree2393
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years96

Student Body

In 2007, Peirce College had a total enrollment of 2,181 students (1,395 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White31%
Black54%
Hispanic6%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown6%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-193%
20-215%
22-249%
25-2920%
30-3419%
35-3916%
40-4922%
50-646%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Pennsylvania85%
New Jersey9%
Indiana1%
Maryland1%
Georgia1%
California1%
North Carolina1%

Peirce College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time60 %
Part-Time60 %

Peirce College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Philadelphia, 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.

Peirce College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 13,750
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 13,750
Books and supplies$ 1,000

Financial Aid:
Peirce College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 330900)

Peirce College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1416

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year2*4$77,732
Associate professorcalendar year6$65,6865$64,893
Assistant professorcalendar year1*2*
All faculty totalcalendar year9$69,56311$68,307

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year3$58,8741*
Associate professoracademic year1*1*
Assistant professoracademic year1*3$42,457
All faculty totalacademic year5$52,9375$44,325

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Peirce College Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification
Computer and Information Systems Security
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Information Science/Studies
System Administration/Administrator

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Pre-Law Studies

Peirce College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Peirce College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Peirce College % of degrees in business and management
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Peirce College % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Peirce College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% of degrees in law
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Peirce College % of degrees in law
Minority % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 12%Peirce College Minority % of student body
Number of students
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Peirce College Number of students
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Peirce College Female % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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