Harcum College is a private nonprofit 2-year college in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania with 876 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $23,680 a year after grants and graduates 48% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Harcum College acceptance rate and admissions
Harcum College has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Harcum College application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Harcum College’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Harcum College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $33,620 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $12,600 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $44,781 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $23,680 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $23,680 a year after grants and scholarships, $21,101 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Harcum College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Harcum College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 48% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
- Former students earned a median of $47,809 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $18,500 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 39% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Trade and career programs at Harcum College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Associate degree | 30 | $70,822 | $65,526 | $18,500 |
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 15 | $51,630 | $57,557 | $20,000 |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 15 | $69,726 | n/a | $17,000 |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Associate degree | 11 | n/a | $62,144 | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 876 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 81% women, 19% men
- 6 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large suburb
- Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Harcum College?
No. Harcum College has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Harcum College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $33,620. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $23,680 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Harcum College?
48% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.
How much do Harcum College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $47,809 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.