Peirce College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6680 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1846 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1758 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #119 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #15 of 19 | In Philadelphia |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 790
- Graduates
- 82
- Male:Female Ratio
- 24:76
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- peirce.edu
Peirce College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Peirce College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
872 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Peirce College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 477 (55%) |
|---|---|
| White | 174 (20%) |
| Hispanic | 103 (12%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 77 (9%) |
| Asian | 22 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 11 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Peirce College is $12,905 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $10,378 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,432 |
| $48-75K | $12,560 |
| $75-110K | $16,153 |
| $110K+ | $18,260 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $14,400 | $13,896 |
| Tuition in-state | $14,400 | $13,896 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $14,400 | $13,896 |
| Fee in-district | $660 | $400 |
| Fee in-state | $660 | $400 |
| Fee out-of-state | $660 | $400 |
Peirce College majors
Peirce College has granted 191 bachelor's degrees across 12 programs and 50 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Peirce College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organizational Leadership | 7 | 19 | 29 |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 24 | 17 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 11 | 26 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 36 | ||
| Information Technology | 6 | 24 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 1 | 17 | |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 1 | 14 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 14 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 9 | ||
| Human Services, General | 8 | ||
| Accounting | 6 | ||
| General Studies | 5 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 4 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 4 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 4 | ||
| Grand Total | 45 | 191 | 50 |
Peirce College has a graduation rate of 5%, which is among the 1% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 5% | 4% | 7% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Peirce College has published 89 scientific papers with 208 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Biology, Engineering, Philosophy, Computer Science, Sociology, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 | 5 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 4 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 3 |
| 2000 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 | 54 | 2 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 | 4 |
| 2008 | 1 | 5 |
| 2009 | 2 | 3 |
| 2010 | 0 | 8 |
| 2011 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 | 7 |
| 2013 | 1 | 9 |
| 2014 | 0 | 8 |
| 2015 | 4 | 6 |
| 2016 | 3 | 12 |
| 2017 | 1 | 17 |
| 2018 | 1 | 13 |
| 2019 | 2 | 13 |
| 2020 | 1 | 10 |
Notable alumni
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Benjamin Guggenheim
- Occupations
- entrepreneur
- Biography
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Benjamin Guggenheim was an American businessman, who was a wealthy member of the Guggenheim family. He was among the most prominent American passengers aboard RMS Titanic and perished along with 1,495 others when the ship sank on her maiden voyage taking 1,496 of 2,208 on board with her.
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Anastasio Somoza García
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Anastasio Somoza García was the leader of Nicaragua from 1936 until his assassination in 1956. He was officially the 21st President of Nicaragua from 1 January 1937 to 1 May 1947 and from 21 May 1950 until his assassination on 29 September 1956, ruling for the rest of the time as an unelected military dictator. He was the patriarch of the Somoza family, which ruled Nicaragua as a family dictatorship for 42 years.
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Bill Tilden
- Occupations
- tennis coachtennis player
- Biography
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William Tatem Tilden II, nicknamed "Big Bill", was an American tennis player. Tilden was the world No. 1 amateur for six consecutive years, from 1920 to 1925, and was ranked as the world No. 1 professional by Ray Bowers in 1931 and 1932 and Ellsworth Vines in 1933. He won 14 Major singles titles, including 10 Grand Slam events, one World Hard Court Championships and three professional majors. He was the first American man to win Wimbledon, taking the title in 1920. He also won a joint-record seven U.S. Championships titles (shared with Richard Sears and Bill Larned).
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Simon Guggenheim
- Occupations
- entrepreneurpolitician
- Biography
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John Simon Guggenheim was an American businessman, politician and philanthropist.
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Christine Tartaglione
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Christine M. "Tina" Tartaglione is an American politician from Pennsylvania currently serving as a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, representing the 2nd District since 1995. The district is located in lower Northeast Philadelphia.
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Arthur Seligman
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Arthur Seligman was an American businessman and politician. He served in several offices in New Mexico, including mayor of Santa Fe and governor.
General info
| Founded | 1865 |
|---|---|
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 100 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1608 Walnut St., Suite 1900 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103-5443 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,604,000 |
| Phone | 8884673472 |