# Peirce College

> Peirce College is a private nonprofit college in Philadelphia, PA, with 799 students. The six-year graduation rate is 26.1%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $51,149.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/peirce-college-2089
- Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States
- Setting: Large city
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Classification: Baccalaureate college
- Official website: https://www.peirce.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 214883
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $15,060 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $15,060 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 64% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 26.1% |
| First-year retention rate | 100% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $51,149 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 799 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is Peirce College tuition?

Tuition at Peirce College is $15,060 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What is the graduation rate at Peirce College?

26.1% of first-time, full-time students at Peirce College graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to Peirce College?

The closest matches are Keystone College, University of Valley Forge, and Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/peirce-college-2089. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.