Williamson College of the Trades is a private two-year college in Media, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 322 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $1,545 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $31,611. Student demographics in federal data include White (63.3%) and Black or African American (18.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $31,611
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $1,545 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: 21.88% Selective
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 322 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 82.65%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 2.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 7.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 55.8%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 323
  • Applicants (IPEDS): 508
  • Room & Board: $5,000 annual estimate

Williamson College of the Trades: what the data shows

Common questions about Williamson College of the Trades, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Williamson College of the Trades?

Williamson College of the Trades is located in Media, PA (ZIP 19063-5299).

NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.

Is Williamson College of the Trades public or private?

Williamson College of the Trades is a Private Non-profit institution.

How much does Williamson College of the Trades cost?

Published tuition: $31,611.

Average net price after aid: $1,545.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$1,545
$30,001–$48,000$1,545
$48,001–$75,000$1,545
$75,001–$110,000$1,545

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $126,444.

How hard is it to get into Williamson College of the Trades?

Admission rate: 21.88%.

Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.

How big is Williamson College of the Trades?

Total enrollment: 322 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 323 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Williamson College of the Trades?

150%-time completion rate: 82.65%.

First-year retention: 80.8%.

How much debt do students have?

66.45% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Williamson College of the Trades known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Williamson College of the Trades a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 21.88%; completion rate 82.65%; net price $1,545. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$31,611
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Williamson College of the Trades was $31,611.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$1,545
2024 Value

In 2024 Williamson College of the Trades had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $1,545.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$6,180 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$1,545 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$126,444 4-Year Tuition

$5,000 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,439 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$38,050 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$152,200 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Williamson College of the Trades.

Financial Aid by Income Level

66.45% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Williamson College of the Trades was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Williamson College of the Trades in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20182023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2018$27,571$27,571
2019$27,570$27,570$1,012
2020$28,320$28,320$6,030
2021$28,320$28,320$6,045
2022$31,640$31,640$1,317
2023$30,858$30,858$1,421

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

21.88% Acceptance Rate

508 Total Applicants

152 Students Admitted

120 First-Time Students Enrolled

78.95% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)

This institution is highly selective, accepting fewer than 3 in 10 applicants.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Williamson College of the Trades reported total enrollment of about 322 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 100% male and 0% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (63.3%), Black or African American (18.6%), and Two or More Races (10.2%). About 66.45% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Williamson College of the Trades in 2024 is 322 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 323 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

80.8%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 63.3%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

82.65% 100% Completion Time

82.65% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 82.65% of students graduating from Williamson College of the Trades completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Power Plant Technology/Technician: 100% male / 0% female
  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist: 100% male / 0% female
  • Carpentry/Carpenter: 100% male / 0% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Williamson College of the Trades.

Return on Investment

ROI data is not available for this institution.

Financial value analysis for Williamson College of the Trades.

Top Programs by Completions

5 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Power Plant Technology/Technician: 20 completions

2. Machine Tool Technology/Machinist: 19 completions

3. Carpentry/Carpenter: 17 completions

4. Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General: 15 completions

5. Mason/Masonry: 13 completions

Most popular programs at Williamson College of the Trades.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Williamson College of the Trades graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Williamson College of the Trades from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 55.8%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,892
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,107

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Williamson College of the Trades is a private non-profit institution located in Media, PA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Power Plant Technology/Technician, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Carpentry/Carpenter. Enrollment is approximately 322 students. Student body composition includes White (63.3%), Black or African American (18.6%), Two or More Races (10.2%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 21.88%. The 150%-time completion rate is 82.65%. Approximately 66.45% of students receive Pell Grants.

Institution Type

Private Non-profit

Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional

Location

Media, PA 19063-5299

Region: Mid East

Insights and Analysis

Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 82.65% graduation rate, Williamson College of the Trades demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Williamson College of the Trades located?

Williamson College of the Trades is located in Media, PA.

What is Williamson College of the Trades's acceptance rate?

The acceptance rate at Williamson College of the Trades is 21.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 508 applicants and 152 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.

How much does Williamson College of the Trades cost?

Reported tuition is $31,611 and average net price is $1,545 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $5,000 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Williamson College of the Trades?

Williamson College of the Trades reports undergraduate enrollment of about 323 students, White (63.3%), Black or African American (18.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.

What is the graduation rate at Williamson College of the Trades?

The 150%-time completion rate is 82.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

Is Williamson College of the Trades public or private?

Williamson College of the Trades is a private nonprofit institution located in Media, PA.

Is Williamson College of the Trades an HBCU?

No. Williamson College of the Trades is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Williamson College of the Trades a tribal college?

No. Williamson College of the Trades is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Williamson College of the Trades a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Williamson College of the Trades does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.2%).

Is Williamson College of the Trades religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Williamson College of the Trades in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Media, Pennsylvania city profile
  • Mid East regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Pennsylvania
  • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.