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Peirce College

Peirce College


Official telephone: (215) 545-6400
Toll-free telephone: (877) 670-9190
Fax number: (215) 546-5996
Website: www.peirce.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2005

The admissions information below is valid for the 2002-03 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Director of Admissions
Contacting the office: 877-670-9190 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? no
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall: 45%
Application fee: $50
Can the application fee be waived? no
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? yes
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: no
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Campus visit is: neither required nor recommended
Interview is: neither required nor recommended
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: No Deadline
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report not considered
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations not considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Admissions is need blind: yes

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: no set date

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 1,000
Number of applicants offered admission: 900 (90%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 682 (76%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from public schools: 42%
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 58%
Admission may be deferred: no