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Peirce College

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-5443

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Business-focusedTight-knitUrban

Known for business — close-knit campus

Peirce College is a private institution in Philadelphia with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A small campus of 789 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

5% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $50,660 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,905.

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Acceptance
SAT Avg
789Students
11:1Student:Faculty
5%Grad Rate
$50,660Earnings 10yr
$12,905Net Price

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$15,060
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$18,260
Average Net Price$12,905
Median Debt at Graduation$31,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$331

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,378
$30–48K$15,432

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

38.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

0.0%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,875

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

7

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (27)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

0%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
789
Gender Split
76% / 24%
Women / Men
First Generation
55%
Pell Grant Recipients
52%

Race & Ethnicity

White 19%
Black 54%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 3%
Two+ 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate5.3%
Freshman Retention0.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$41,647
10 Years$50,660

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • Originally housed within Handel and Haydn Hall on Spring Garden Street, the college moved to its present location at 1420 Pine Street in 1915.
  • 20th century In 1917, the school was renamed the Peirce School of Business Administration.
  • In 1964, Peirce School was renamed Peirce Junior College as it received approval to grant associate degrees.
  • In 1997, the college was approved to grant Bachelor of Science degrees and was renamed Peirce College.
  • 21st century In 2000, the college began offering online courses.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112High

Estimated from PA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
0 mi(0 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
81 mi(140 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
257 mi(445 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

PHL Philadelphia PHL7 mi
TTN Trenton-Mercer29 mi
ACY Atlantic City46 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA271 mi · ~7h 50m drive
New York, NY81 mi · ~2h 20m drive
Hartford, CT181 mi · ~5h 14m drive
Providence, RI235 mi · ~6h 47m drive
Albany, NY201 mi · ~5h 48m drive
Syracuse, NY220 mi · ~6h 21m drive
Rochester, NY255 mi · ~7h 22m drive
Buffalo, NY279 mi · ~8h 4m drive
Philadelphia, PA0 mi · ~0 min drive
Pittsburgh, PA257 mi · ~7h 25m drive
Harrisburg, PA94 mi · ~2h 43m drive
Newark, NJ75 mi · ~2h 10m drive
Trenton, NJ29 mi · ~50 min drive
Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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