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Harcum College

Harcum College

Bryn Mawr, PA · Suburb · 876 students
Website Common App Scorecard
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$24,776
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
41%
Graduation rate
38% typical
$46,827
Earnings 10 years on
$40,141 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Known as the "College of Possibilities," Harcum College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, is a private, career-focused institution celebrated for its hands-on associate degree and certificate programs that prepare students for immediate careers or four-year transfers. The college is especially recognized for its highly regarded allied health offerings—including Veterinary Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Physical Therapist Assistant, and Registered Nursing—as well as specialized tracks in Fashion and Business. Offering a close-knit and supportive environment along Philadelphia’s historic Main Line, Harcum distinguishes itself as one of the few independent two-year colleges featuring on-campus residential housing and competitive NJCAA athletics.

Wikipedia:Harcum College is a private associate degree-granting college in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1915 and was the first two-year college in Pennsylvania authorized to grant associate degrees.

Location
Bryn Mawr, PA, 19010-3476 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
PHL · Philadelphia
11 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$32,000
Housing & food (on campus)$12,000
Books & supplies$1,596
Cost of attendance$42,997
Average net price$24,776
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$32,000
Housing & food (on campus)$12,000
Books & supplies$1,596
Cost of attendance$42,997
Average net price$24,776
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$21,881
$30–48k
$19,744
$48–75k
$26,450
$75–110k
$31,428
$110k+
$39,270
Grants from the school
95% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $14,360
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
41%
Pell students: 37.9% · others: 52.2% 
8 yrs after starting
41% graduated · 24% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 35% left or unknown
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$37,871
10 yrs after entry$46,827
Debt
Median at graduation$18,440
Monthly payment$195
Middle 50% owe$8k–$22.4k
90th percentile$29,500
Green marks a figure above the typical Associate's — high career & technical: 38% graduate within 6 yrs, $40,141 earned 10 yrs after entry.
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Student Body
Gender
Men 19%Women 81%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
6 : 1
Pell grant
55%
First-gen
52%
Family income
$21,061
Independent
59%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
28.0
Part-time
36%
Where first-years come from
In state (PA)
81.0%
Out of state
8.6%
International
10.3%

Most out-of-state first-years from: NJ 6 · MD 4 · NY 2 · DE 1 · DC 1

Race & ethnicity
White
28%
Hispanic
16%
Black
43%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
6%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NJCAA Multi-division
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$7M
Full-time faculty
36%
Faculty salary
$5,841/mo
Teaching spend
$13,741
per student
Federal loans
70%
Classification
Carnegie type
Associate's — high career & technical
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, medium full-time

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