Peirce College
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-5443
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
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
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Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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
Programs (27)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
0%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
7
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
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Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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