Harcum College
Tel:
(610) 525-4100
- 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 1,343 students (70% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 44%.
Top Placements
Harcum College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Harcum College | (PA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | Private not-for-profit |
| Total Faculty | 52 staff | 36 staff |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 4 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field, VolleyballBasketball, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball, |
Source: 2019 (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 (4.3 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Valley Forge Military CollegePrivate not-for-profit306 students | 4.30 Mi1001 Eagle Rd
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 989-1450 4.30306 - Antonelli InstitutePrivate, for profit188 students | 7.30 Mi300 Montgomery Ave
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 836-2222 7.30188 - 396 students | 7.40 Mi4207 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222-4200 7.40396 - 533 students | 7.80 Mi3600 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 382-1553 7.80533 - 16,672 students | 8.80 Mi1700 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 751-8000 8.8016,672
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