Peirce College
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here; fewer than half of freshmen return for sophomore year. 52% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Peirce College is a private nonprofit institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with approximately 789 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $12,905 per year. The graduation rate is 5%, and the typical graduate earns $50,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
Peirce College was a private college in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It focused on adult education. It was announced in August 2024 that the school would be acquired by Lackawanna College with the merger being completed by mid-2026.
The numbers here are deeply concerning — a 5% graduation rate and 0% freshman retention rate suggest most students who enroll do not complete their degree, which makes the $12,905/year net price hard to justify regardless of how affordable it looks. Beyond the data, Peirce is currently in the process of being absorbed by Lackawanna College, with a merger expected by mid-2026, meaning the school as it exists today will essentially cease to operate. Prospective students should explore other options rather than enroll in an institution mid-transition with such troubling completion outcomes.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
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