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Private Not for Profit 4-Year
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Years 1 & 2
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Years 3 & 4
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Peirce College
Peirce College
Peirce College was established in 1865 as Union Business College to provide career-focused education for soldiers returning from the Civil War and was one of the country's first schools to embrace women as students.
Today, Peirce continues its tradition of serving the unique needs of working adults and employers through the ongoing evolution of programs that provide students with academic excellence, flexibility and personalized support. In addition to online courses, students can earn credit for college-level knowledge gained through years of work, professional and military training and other experiences. Students can also embed industry-recognized professional certifications into their programs - and earn credit for those certifications.
Peirce is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, and is the only college or university in Pennsylvania dedicated exclusively to serving adults.
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Academics
Freshman Definition
Students who have fewer than 30 college level credits
College Fit
Peirce College understands the needs of adults better than any other college or university in Philadelphia. Our advisors...see morePeirce College understands the needs of adults better than any other college or university in Philadelphia. Our advisors, counselors and faculty take the time to know you and understand your unique needs and goals so we can help you finish your degree, advance your career and transform your life.
Freshman Student Catalog Year
Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Admissions and Financial Aid
Application Fee
There is a $50 application fee that can be paid online when applying for undergraduate admissions.
Transcripts
Students with fewer than 15 college level credits must submit a copy of their HS transcript/Diploma/GED. Students with ...see moreStudents with fewer than 15 college level credits must submit a copy of their HS transcript/Diploma/GED. Students with 15 or more college level credits must submit copies of their previous college transcripts. In order to have an official transfer credit evaluation completed, official college transcripts need to be sent to the Office of the Registrar.
Tests
Freshmen/First Year students who have not earned a grade of ?ǣC?ǥ or above in college-level English and mathematics ar...see moreFreshmen/First Year students who have not earned a grade of ?ǣC?ǥ or above in college-level English and mathematics are required to take the placement exam
Essay
An essay is not required.
Letter of Recommendation
A letter of recommendation is not required.
Interview
An interview is not required.
Important Dates
Freshman Application Deadline
Fall
There are no application deadlines. Students are allowed seven calendar days from the start date of a course to add a c...see moreThere are no application deadlines. Students are allowed seven calendar days from the start date of a course to add a course.
Freshman Application Deadline
Spring
There are no application deadlines. Students are allowed seven calendar days from the start date of a course to add a c...see moreThere are no application deadlines. Students are allowed seven calendar days from the start date of a course to add a course.
Freshman Financial Aid Date
There are no specific deadline; however, students who are Pennsylvania residents must file their FAFSA by May 1st each y...see moreThere are no specific deadline; however, students who are Pennsylvania residents must file their FAFSA by May 1st each year in order to be considered for the state grant program.
Freshman Priority Application Deadline
Fall
There are no application deadlines. Students are allowed seven calendar days from the start date of a course to add a c...see moreThere are no application deadlines. Students are allowed seven calendar days from the start date of a course to add a course.
Freshman Priority Application Deadline
Spring
There are no application deadlines. Students are allowed seven calendar days from the start date of a course to add a c...see moreThere are no application deadlines. Students are allowed seven calendar days from the start date of a course to add a course.
Freshman Financial Aid Date
There are no specific deadline; however, students who are Pennsylvania residents must file their FAFSA by May 1st each y...see moreThere are no specific deadline; however, students who are Pennsylvania residents must file their FAFSA by May 1st each year in order to be considered for the state grant program.
Academics
Transfer Definition
Any student who transfers 3 or more college level credits into the College.
College Fit
Peirce College understands the needs of adults better than any other college or university in Philadelphia. Our advisors...see morePeirce College understands the needs of adults better than any other college or university in Philadelphia. Our advisors, counselors and faculty take the time to know you and understand your unique needs and goals so we can help you finish your degree, advance your career and transform your life.
Transfer Student Catalog Year
Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Accepts Credits for Prior Learning
Yes. Students can earn credit for college-level knowledge acquired outside the classroom, including professional and mil...see moreYes. Students can earn credit for college-level knowledge acquired outside the classroom, including professional and military training, credit-by-exam, professional certifications and licenses, as well as college courses.
Course Transfer Criteria
College-level course earning a grade of a C or above
Admissions and Financial Aid
Application Fee
There is a $50 application fee that can be paid online when applying for undergraduate admissions.
Application Type(s)
N/A
Transcripts
Students with fewer than 15 college level credits must submit a copy of their HS transcript/Diploma/GED. Students with ...see moreStudents with fewer than 15 college level credits must submit a copy of their HS transcript/Diploma/GED. Students with 15 or more college level credits must submit copies of their previous college transcripts. In order to have an official transfer credit evaluation completed, official college transcripts need to be sent to the Office of the Registrar.
Tests
Freshmen/First Year students who have not earned a grade of ?ǣC?ǥ or above in college-level English and mathematics ar...see moreFreshmen/First Year students who have not earned a grade of ?ǣC?ǥ or above in college-level English and mathematics are required to take the placement exam
Essay
An essay is not required.
Letters of Recommendation
A letter of recommendation is not required.
Interview
An interview is not required.
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
100% of transfer students werre accepted as we are an open admission school.
Estimate
Important Dates
Transfer Application Deadline
Fall
There are no application deadlines. Students are allowed seven calendar days from the start date of a course to add a c...see moreThere are no application deadlines. Students are allowed seven calendar days from the start date of a course to add a course.
Transfer Application Deadline
Spring
There are no application deadlines. Students are allowed seven calendar days from the start date of a course to add a c...see moreThere are no application deadlines. Students are allowed seven calendar days from the start date of a course to add a course.
Transfer Financial Aid Date
There are no specific deadline; however, students who are Pennsylvania residents must file their FAFSA by May 1st each y...see moreThere are no specific deadline; however, students who are Pennsylvania residents must file their FAFSA by May 1st each year in order to be considered for the state grant program.
Transfer Priority Application Deadline
Fall
There are no application deadlines. Students are allowed seven calendar days from the start date of a course to add a c...see moreThere are no application deadlines. Students are allowed seven calendar days from the start date of a course to add a course.
Transfer Priority Application Deadline
Spring
There are no application deadlines. Students are allowed seven calendar days from the start date of a course to add a c...see moreThere are no application deadlines. Students are allowed seven calendar days from the start date of a course to add a course.
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Special Transfer Opportunities
Academic Options
Weekend/Evening Courses Available
Summer Courses Available
Concurrent Enrollment
Offers High School Dual Enrollment
Reverse Transfer
Guaranteed Admissions
Campus Services and Engagement
Campus Housing
Cultural Diversity Office
Student Clubs & Organizations
Sports
Military Friendly
Recognized Student Veteran Organization
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