Prism Career Institute-Upper Darby (Closed 2025)

6800 Market Street
Upper Darby, PA 19082

School Highlights

Prism Career Institute-Upper Darby served 543 students
The college's student-teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was more than the state average of 50%.

School Overview

Prism Career Institute-Upper Darby
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
0
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
4
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
21 staff
28 staff

Student Body

Total Enrollment
543 students
380 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
n/a
292 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
88 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
195 students
370 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
513 students
290 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
14 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
90 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
340 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
81%
15%
% White
5%
50%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
5%
14%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
78%
62%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,800
$34,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

In-State Tuition Fees
$22,731
$11,141
Out-State Tuition Fees
$22,731
$16,403
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,105
$12,126
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,624
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
79%
SAT Reading
n/a
470
SAT Math
n/a
489
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2013 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Prism Career Institute-Upper Darby cost?
Prism Career Institute-Upper Darby's tuition is approximately $22,731 for In-State students and $22,731 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Prism Career Institute-Upper Darby?
The acceptance rate of Prism Career Institute-Upper Darby is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 79%.

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Did You Know?

Delaware County, PA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.57, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Delaware County, PA is Valley Forge Military College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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