Harcum College
Tel:
(610)526-6050
- Founded in Bryn Mawr, PA in 1915 by Edith and Octavius Harcum, Harcum College has for over a century educated students in the arts and occupational skills, respecting each student as an individual with personal needs, interests, aptitudes, and aspirations.
School Highlights
- Harcum College serves 1,588 students (66% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the state community college average of 25:1.
- Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 37%.
- Harcum College is one of 5 community colleges within Delaware County, PA.
- The nearest community college to Harcum College is Valley Forge Military College (4.5 miles away).
Top Placements
Harcum College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
School Overview
- The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 59% over five years.
| Harcum College | (PA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 52 staff | 25 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 1,588 students | 618 students |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 31:1 | 25:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,045 students | 372 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 543 students | 246 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 300 | 300 |
| % Asian | 3% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% |
| % Black | 35% | 14% |
| % White | 49% | 63% |
| % Unknown races | 7% | 10% |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.57 |
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| College Completion Rate | 18% | 55% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $36,700 | $34,800 |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 4 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field, VolleyballBasketball, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball, |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Harcum has more than 20 majors in the liberal arts and professional studies, including dental hygiene, early childhood education, physical therapy, law & justice, and nursing, among others. The College offers Continuing Education and Professional Development courses, and degree programs at various partnership sites across the Delaware Valley. For admissions information call 610-526-6050 or email
- enroll@harcum.edu
- About 1,600 students from a variety of racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds attend Harcum. Roughly 5% of students live on campus.There are dozens of student clubs and organizations in academic fields, sports, the arts, international and multicultural activities, community service, student government, publications and media, and other areas. Student life is lively off campus as well, as students take advantage of sports, cultural, and recreational opportunities on the suburban Main Line and in nearby Philadelphia.
- Harcum College has a respected and strong reputation in NJCAA Division I Athletics. Women`s basketball, men`s basketball, and women`s volleyball have all made it to their respective national championships.
- Here are some quick facts about Harcum Athletics:
- Men's Teams: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track & Field (Indoor & Outdoor)
- Women's Teams: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track & Field (Indoor & Outdoor), Volleyball
- Conference: NJCAA Region 19
- Nickname: Bears
- Colors: Purple and White
- Athletic Director: Drew Kelly
- Athletic Dept. Phone: 610-526-6669
- Athletic Dept. Fax: 610-526-6176
- Athletic Director Email: dkelly@harcum.edu
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Harcum College is Valley Forge Military College (4.5 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Valley Forge Military CollegePrivate, non-profit322 students | 4.50 Mi1001 Eagle Rd
Wayne, PA 19087
(610)989-1200 4.50322 - Kaplan Career Institute-BroomallPrivate, for profit337 students | 4.70 Mi1991 Sproul Road Suite 42
Broomall, PA 19008
(610)353-7630 4.70337 - 12,459 students | 5.70 Mi901 S Media Line Rd
Media, PA 19063
(610)359-5000 5.7012,459 - Antonelli InstitutePrivate, for profit188 students | 7.20 Mi300 Montgomery Ave
Glenside, PA 19038
(215)836-2222 7.20188 - 396 students | 7.40 Mi4207 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215)222-4200 7.40396
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