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Peirce College

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-5443

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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Peirce College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$12,905

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3800.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/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

Programs (27)

Student Life

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
8 Years$44,368
10 Years$50,660

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$47,200
Men
$58,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

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)

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