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Peirce College

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Start: 2026-06-05T14:00:00
Location: 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)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

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

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