PEIRCE COLLEGE
- 1420 Pine Street
- Philadelphia, PA 19102
- OPEID College Code: 00330900
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- General Phone: (888) 467-3472
- President and Ceo: James J. Mergiotti
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 2,083
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Peirce College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Website
- www.peirce.edu
- Mission Statement
- Founded in 1865, Peirce is a private, four-year, specialized institution providing practical, leading-edge curricula to primarily working adult learners.
Accreditation
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Four-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
Peirce College Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.peirce.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 100% | 60% | 40% | 20% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $8,638 | $4,305 | $2,476 | $2,073 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.5% | 6.4% | 5.6% |
| Number in Default | 61 | 62 | 57 |
| Number in Repayment | 936 | 957 | 1,002 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $14,850 | $14,350 | $13,750 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $14,850 | $14,350 | $13,750 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $14,850 | $14,350 | $13,750 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Other Expenses | $3,500 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,500 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $15,850 | $15,350 | $14,750 |
| In-State | $15,850 | $15,350 | $14,750 |
| Out of State | $15,850 | $15,350 | $14,750 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $24,350 | $23,850 | $23,250 |
| In-State | $24,350 | $23,850 | $23,250 |
| Out of State | $24,350 | $23,850 | $23,250 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $19,350 | $18,850 | $18,250 |
| In-State | $19,350 | $18,850 | $18,250 |
| Out of State | $19,350 | $18,850 | $18,250 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
| Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | |||
| Bookkeeping Degree | - | 15 | - |
| Business Administration Degree | - | 94 | 173 |
| Human Resources Degree | - | 9 | - |
| Management Information Systems Degree | - | 6 | - |
| Marketing Degree | - | 5 | - |
| Entrepreneurial Studies Degree | - | 2 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security Degree | - | 5 | - |
| Computer Programming, Vendor and Product Certification Degree | 1 | 10 | - |
| Data Processing Degree | - | 3 | - |
| Information Science Studies Degree | - | - | 72 |
| System Administration Degree | 3 | 15 | - |
| Legal Professions and Studies | |||
| Paralegal Degree | 11 | 29 | 46 |
| Pre-Law Studies Degree | - | 9 | - |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,083 Undergraduate: 2,083
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 581 Female: 1,502
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 581 Female: 1,502
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 831 Part-Time: 1,252
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 831 Part-Time: 1,252
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 45 | 2% |
| American Indian | 8 | 0.4% |
| Black | 1,238 | 59% |
| Asian | 25 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 106 | 5% |
| White | 591 | 28% |
| Unknown | 70 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 59 | 3% |
| Ages 20-21 | 92 | 4% |
| Ages 22-24 | 226 | 11% |
| Ages 25-29 | 367 | 18% |
| Ages 30-34 | 408 | 20% |
| Ages 35-39 | 330 | 16% |
| Ages 40-49 | 438 | 21% |
| Ages 50-65 | 162 | 8% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.05% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 262 | 130 | 132 |
| Faculty Status | 145 | 30 | 115 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 145 | 30 | 115 |
| Primarily Instruction | 145 | 30 | 115 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 33 | 33 | - |
| Other Professionals | 49 | 35 | 14 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 35 | 32 | 3 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 19 | 16 | 3 |
| Skilled Crafts | 3 | 3 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 4 | 4 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,410 (9) | $54,636 (4) | $47,030 (5) |
| Professor | $57,569 (4) | $63,628 (2) | $51,511 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $48,106 (1) | $48,106 (1) | - (-) |
| Assistant Professor | $43,827 (4) | $43,181 (1) | $44,042 (3) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $75,275 (21) | $75,379 (10) | $75,181 (11) |
| Professor | $83,648 (11) | $89,837 (4) | $80,112 (7) |
| Associate Professor | $65,801 (7) | $63,971 (4) | $68,241 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $66,681 (3) | $69,277 (2) | $61,489 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,236 (30) | $59,664 (14) | $56,987 (16) |
| Professor | $65,542 (15) | $70,212 (6) | $62,428 (9) |
| Associate Professor | $53,122 (8) | $51,494 (5) | $55,835 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,426 (7) | $52,182 (3) | $45,609 (4) |
- Retention Rates
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 6% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | - |
| Female | 7% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 10% |
| Unknown | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
