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The campus of Peirce College is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 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.
The school is known for its programs in law, business and management, and computer science and engineering.
Its open admissions system makes Peirce College an attractive choice for many applicants. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
In 2005, Peirce College had 1,971 students enrolled (1,275 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population. 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.
Peirce College
1420 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102-4699
General Phone: (888) 467-3472
http://www.peirce.edu
Peirce College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 239 | business management, MIS, accounting technology, marketing, business |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 81 | information science, network management, computer applications programming, system administration, computer product certification |
| Law | 61 | legal assistant, pre-law |
| Liberal Arts | 1 | general studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Peirce College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 230 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 143 | 11 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 9 | 3 |
In 2005, Peirce College had a total enrollment of 1,971 students (1,275 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 30% |
| Black | 49% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 3% |
| 20-21 | 4% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 18% |
| 35-39 | 15% |
| 40-49 | 20% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 68% |
| New Jersey | 10% |
| Delaware | 4% |
| California | 3% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| Texas | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,760 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,760 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Peirce College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 330900)
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 | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $58,172 | 4 | $52,690 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 6 | $56,120 | 4 | $58,388 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $56,804 | 9 | $58,248 |
*: 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 | 3 | $53,746 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 5 | $49,366 | 5 | $40,318 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification
Information Science/Studies
System Administration/Administrator
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Peirce College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
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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