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Walnut Hill College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 105
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Acceptance rate 79%
Students retention rate 95%
On-time graduation rate 34%

Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Walnut Hill College is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. Walnut Hill College operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

The acceptance rate of 79% indicates that Walnut Hill College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Walnut Hill College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Walnut Hill College is reported to be 34%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Pennsylvania state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 48%.

Walnut Hill College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 95% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 63%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

78.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$23,550

Cost of attendance at Walnut Hill College in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $13,083
National average $17,868

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$23,550

Cost of attendance at Walnut Hill College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $21,410
National average $17,869

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 77 of freshman students at Walnut Hill College received on average $4,755 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,755
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 105 74% $3,048 $320,000
Other Federal Grant 105 74% $3,048 $320,000
State Grant/Scholarships 60 43% $1,725 $103,500
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 45 32% $2,106 $94,770
Total Grant & Scholarships 109 77% $4,755 $518,270

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Walnut Hill College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Walnut Hill College students is 34.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 37.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 31.6%.

34.5%

  • African American 30.1% 37 students
  • white 32.7% 55 students
  • unknown 33.3% 3 students
  • hispanic 57.1% 8 students
  • Mixed Race 90.9% 10 students

Service Offerings

Walnut Hill College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Walnut Hill College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

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