Williamson College of the Trades

106 South New Middletown Road
Media, PA 19063
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings

School Highlights

Williamson College of the Trades serves 243 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 92%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 243 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 46%
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Williamson College of the Trades ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Williamson College of the Trades
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
n/a
58 staff

Student Body

The student population of Williamson College of the Trades has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Williamson College of the Trades diversity score of 0.31 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
243 students
344 students
This chart displays the total enrollment of Williamson College of the Trades and community college average number of enrollment of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
# Full-Time Students
243 students
241 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time students enrollment of Williamson College of the Trades and average number of community college Full-time students enrollment of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Part-Time Students
n/a
103 students
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Williamson College of the Trades.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Pennsylvania.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
243 students
241 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Williamson College of the Trades and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
103 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
4%
% Asian
9%
14%
% Black
7%
10%
% White
2%
8%
% Hawaiian
82%
52%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
% Unknown races
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Williamson College of the Trades.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
Diversity Score
0.31
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.6111%
0.658%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Williamson College of the Trades and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4973%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
91%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Williamson College of the Trades and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,111
Acceptance Rate
46%
78%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Williamson College of the Trades and the community college average percent admitted of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
470
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: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Williamson College of the Trades?
The acceptance rate of Williamson College of the Trades is 46%, which is lower than the state average of 78%. 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 243 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 46%
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Pennsylvania public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $10,513 per year for in-state students and $15,152 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,079 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 78%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Pennsylvania community colleges have a diversity score of 0.68, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Pennsylvania is ASPIRA City College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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