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Peirce College

1420 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102

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Overview

OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00330900
President and CEO: James J. Mergiotti
Fax: (215) 670-9366
Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
Calendar System: Semester
Highest Degree: Bachelor's
Local Area: Large City
Student Enrollment: 2,139

Peirce College

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Student Services Offered

Academic or Career Counseling Services
Employment Services

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
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.

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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

*Not all of the programs above may be offered

Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact Peirce College directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Business and Marketing Studies

	Certificate	Associate	Bachelor	More Actions
Bookkeeping Degree	-	15	-	Request Information
Business Administration Degree	-	55	159	Request Information
Human Resources Degree	-	9	-	Request Information
Management Information Systems Degree	-	9	-	Request Information
Marketing Degree	-	2	-	Request Information
Entrepreneurial Studies Degree	-	5	-	Request Information

Computer and Information Sciences

	Certificate	Associate	Bachelor	More Actions
Computer and Information Systems Security Degree	-	4	-	Request Information
Computer Programming, Vendor and Product Certification Degree	1	2	-	Request Information
Computer Support Specialist Degree	1	-	-	Request Information
Data Processing Degree	-	4	-	Request Information
Information Science Studies Degree	-	-	50	Request Information
System Administration Degree	-	12	-	Request Information

Legal Professions and Studies

	Certificate	Associate	Bachelor	More Actions
Paralegal Degree	18	31	66	Request Information
Pre-Law Studies Degree	-	8	-	Request Information

Liberal Arts and Sciences

	Certificate	Associate	Bachelor	More Actions
General Studies Degree	-	-	-	Request Information

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Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Summary

Prospective students should view the admission and application details below to get a better idea of the candidates Peirce College accepts. Some of the details provided may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be accepted.

Also, make sure to visit the admissions office webpage (http://www.peirce.edu), where you can learn more about any additional application requirements and deadlines.

The Peirce College admissions office phone number is (888) 467-3472. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

You can also apply online here: http://www.peirce.edu

Admissions Links

Admissions: www.peirce.edu
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Application Fees

Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00

College Credits Accepted

Life Experience Credit
AP Credit

Considerations for Admission

Open Admission Policy

- Accepts Any Student Who Applies

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

Total Student Enrollment: 2,139

- Undergraduate: 2,139

Student Gender

Total Student Gender

- Male: 581

- Female: 1,502

- Ratio of Men to Women: 0.4 : 1

Undergraduate Gender

- Male: 581

- Female: 1,502

- Ratio of Men to Women: 0.4 : 1

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	25	1%
American Indian	11	0.5%
Black	1,302	61%
Asian	33	2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	4	0.2%
Hispanic	135	6%
White	582	27%
Unknown	34	2%

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%

Graduation Rates

Disclaimer

The data listed below is for informational purposes only. Although graduation, transfer, and retention rates should be included in determining the performance of a school, it is only one of many factors to consider and may not provide a clear representation of the school's performance. These figures are based on a cohort or subset of students.

Graduation and Retention Rates Quick Facts

Overall Student Graduation Rate
33%
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Full-Time Students Retention Rate
50%
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Percent Graduating In 4 Years
6%
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Retention Rates

The retention rate figures represent the percentage of first time students (full-time or part-time) that complete the first year and return the following year.

Full-Time Students: 50%
Part-Time Students: 50%

Overall Graduation Rates

	(%) of Entering Class
All Students	33%

Graduation Rates By Gender

	(%) of Entering Class
Male	40%
Female	32%

Graduation Rates By Race

	(%) of Entering Class
Non-Resident Alien	40%
Black	35%
Hispanic	20%
White	33%
Unknown	29%

Graduation Rates By Number of Years to Graduate

	(%) of Entering Class
4 Years or Less	6%
5 Years	7%
6 Years	8%

Tuition & Fees

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The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition and Fees Quick Facts

First Year Estimated Total Costs
$13,046/yr
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In-State Tuition and Fees
$15,900/yr
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Out of State Tuition and Fees
$15,900/yr
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Alternative Tuition Plans Offered

Prepaid Tuition Plan
- Allows students or their families to buy college tuition for future years at current prices.
Tuition Payment Plan
- Allows tuition to be paid in installments over an agreed upon period of time.

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Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students

The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.

	2010-11	2009-10	2008-09
Average Net Price	$13,046	$16,132	$16,641
$0 - $30,000	$11,114	$15,404	$16,225
$30,000 - $48,000	$15,525	$16,614	$16,759
$48,001 - $75,000	$17,593	$17,000	$16,429
$75,001 - $110,000	$17,719	-	-

Undergraduate Student Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

	2011-12	2010-11	2009-10
In-District Tuition and Fees	$15,900	$15,300	$14,850
In-State Tuition and Fees	$15,900	$15,300	$14,850
Out of State Tuition and Fees	$15,900	$15,300	$14,850
Books and Supplies	$1,500	$1,000	$1,000

Undergraduate Housing Expenses

	2011-12	2010-11	2009-10
Off Campus
Room and Board	$5,724	$5,000	$5,000
Other Expenses	$1,300	$3,500	$3,500
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses	$1,300	$3,500	$3,500

Undergraduate Total Expenses

	2011-12	2010-11	2009-10
On Campus
In-District	$17,400	$16,300	$15,850
In-State	$17,400	$16,300	$15,850
Out of State	$17,400	$16,300	$15,850
Off Campus
In-District	$24,424	$24,800	$24,350
In-State	$24,424	$24,800	$24,350
Out of State	$24,424	$24,800	$24,350
Off Campus with Family
In-District	$18,700	$19,800	$19,350
In-State	$18,700	$19,800	$19,350
Out of State	$18,700	$19,800	$19,350

Financial Aid

Disclaimer

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Quick Facts

% Receiving Any Financial Aid
84%
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Avg. Grant or Scholarship Amount
$7,139/yr
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Avg. Student Loan Amount
$8,839/yr
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Financial Aid Office Phone Number

The Peirce College financial aid office phone number is (888) 467-3472. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

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Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

	# Receiving Aid	% Receiving Aid	Average Amount
Any Financial Aid	16	84%	-
Any Grant or Scholarship Aid	13	68%	$7,139
All Federal Grants	13	68%	$4,898
Pell Grants	12	63%	$4,577
Other Federal Grants	7	37%	$1,250
State/Local Grants & Scholarships	4	21%	$3,038
Institutional Grants & Scholarships	8	42%	$2,122
All Student Loans	15	79%	$8,839
Federal Student Loans	15	79%	$8,839

Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

	2009	2008	2007
Default Rate (%)	9.3%	6.5%	6.4%
Number in Default	93	61	62
Number in Repayment	992	936	957

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

	Total	Full-Time	Part-Time
Total Employees	257	138	119
Faculty Status	140	36	104
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service	140	36	104
Primarily Instruction	140	36	104
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial	31	31	-
Other Professionals	52	39	13
Technical and/or Paraprofessional	34	32	2
Clerical And Secretarial	17	15	2
Skilled Crafts	3	3	-
Service and/or Maintenance	5	5	-

Full-Time Faculty Average Salary Breakdown

	Total	Male	Female
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty	$52,911 (11)	$56,935 (5)	$49,558 (6)
Professor	$59,751 (4)	$66,657 (2)	$52,845 (2)
Associate Professor	$50,526 (3)	$50,786 (1)	$50,396 (2)
Assistant Professor	$47,861 (4)	$50,287 (2)	$45,435 (2)
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty	$77,812 (25)	$80,223 (10)	$76,204 (15)
Professor	$86,618 (11)	$96,464 (4)	$80,991 (7)
Associate Professor	$70,788 (12)	$68,347 (5)	$72,532 (7)
Assistant Professor	$71,518 (2)	$74,638 (1)	$68,397 (1)
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty	$60,379 (36)	$62,737 (15)	$58,695 (21)
Professor	$67,905 (15)	$74,837 (6)	$63,284 (9)
Associate Professor	$56,440 (15)	$55,066 (6)	$57,357 (9)
Assistant Professor	$51,412 (6)	$53,881 (3)	$48,944 (3)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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