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Summary
Peirce College is a private institution that was founded in 1865. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,276, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 1 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Its tuition and fees are $15,900 (2011-12).
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Founded in 1865, Peirce is a private, four-year, institution in the business of transforming lives. We do so by making the benefits of higher education accessible and attainable to non-traditional college students of all ages and backgrounds. We educate, empower, and inspire our students and one another in a highly professional, career-focused academic environment defined by trust, integrity, and mutual respect. We are passionate about equipping our students to make a difference in their communities, workplaces, and the world. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1865 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | urban |
| 2011 Endowment | $166,086 |
Applying
When applying to Peirce College, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. The application fee at Peirce College is $50. It is least selective.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | least selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | N/A |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | N/A |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Peirce College is 16:1, and the school has 77.0 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Peirce College include: Business Administration and Management, General; Legal Assistant/Paralegal; and Information Science/Studies. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 86.7 percent.
Student Life
Peirce College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,276, with a gender distribution of 27.9 percent male students and 72.1 percent female students.
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| Collegiate athletic association | N/A |
Campus Info & Services
Peirce College offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring and health service. Peirce College also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, and lighted pathways/sidewalks. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Peirce College.
| Students who have cars on campus | 0% |
| Health insurance offered | No |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | Yes |
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Paying for School
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| Tuition and fees | $15,900 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | N/A |
| Financial aid statistics | N/A |
* Overview details based on 2011 data
