School Highlights
Williamson College of the Trades serves 322 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Acceptance Rate: 22%
- Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 39%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Williamson College of the Trades ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Williamson College of the Trades
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
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
Year Founded
1888
Campus Size
220 acres
Total Faculty
30 staff
28 staff
AccreditationAccred.
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Student Body
The student population of Williamson College of the Trades has grown by 32% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Williamson College of the Trades diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
322 students
382 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
322 students
294 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
322 students
370 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
322 students
292 students
% Hispanic
6%
12%
% Black
20%
15%
% White
61%
50%
% Hawaiian
7%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
67%
61%
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
89%
Acceptance Rate
22%
86%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Williamson College of the Trades?
The acceptance rate of Williamson College of the Trades is 22%, which is lower than the state average of 86%. Williamson College of the Trades's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Pennsylvania with low acceptance rates.
What is Williamson College of the Trades's ranking?
Williamson College of the Trades ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Lowest acceptance rates and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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