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Walnut Hill College

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Β· City: LargeOfficial Website β†—

#3279
Nationally
#158
In Pennsylvania
95%
Acceptance Rate
Nat'l avg 70%
$19,650
Annual Tuition
per year
127
Undergrad Enrollment
Under 1,000
Overall Score & Rankings
46/100
Average
#3279 nationally
#158 in Pennsylvania
πŸŽ“Graduation Outcomes50
πŸ’°Affordability47
🎯Selectivity40
πŸ“šAcademic Environment50
πŸ”¬Program Breadth37

Scores based on IPEDS 2023–24 federal data. Methodology β†’

Walnut Hill College is a private for-profit four-year university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With 127 undergraduate students enrolled and an acceptance rate of 95%, the institution is considered accessible. Annual tuition is $19,650, significantly below average for private colleges. Families earning under $30,000 a year pay an average net price of $26,645 after grants and scholarships β€” reflecting aid availability at the institution.

Admissions
Acceptance Rate95%↓ Below avg
National avg: 70%
80
Applied
76
Admitted
42
Enrolled
Cost & Financial Aid
Annual Tuition$19,650/yr
Room & Board$13,750/yr
Total Cost of Attendance$37,300/yr
Tuition vs National Avg$19,650↑ Above avg
National avg: $38,768
Net Price After Aid by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants & scholarships, by family income

$0 – $30,000$26,645
$30,001 – $48,000$26,646
$48,001 – $75,000$33,350
$75,001 – $110,000$34,377
Over $110,000$34,570
Student Body
127
Total Undergrads
53% F / 47% M
Gender Split
Student Diversity
White 43%
Hispanic 13%
Black 22%
Asian 4%
Two or more 10%
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • βœ“Tuition ($19,650/yr) is well below the national average for private for-profit colleges
  • βœ“Open admissions policy (95% acceptance rate) β€” accessible to a wide range of students
  • βœ“Small campus environment (127 students) β€” more personal attention and close-knit community
Consider
  • Β·Net price for families earning under $30K is $26,645/yr β€” explore all aid options before applying
Who Is This College Best For?

This college is a strong fit for students seeking an accessible path to a college degree, and students who prefer smaller class sizes and closer faculty relationships.

Institution Profile
Type4-year
ControlPrivate For-Profit
LocationPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
SettingCity: Large
SizeUnder 1,000
Affordability Spotlight
$26,645
avg net price/yr for families earning under $30K

Net price is what you actually pay after grants and scholarships β€” not the sticker price. File the FAFSA every year to maximize your aid package.

State Ranking
#158
in Pennsylvania out of 7+ colleges
#3279
nationally
Data Source

All data sourced from the NCES IPEDS 2023–24 collection. Acceptance rates, test scores, and graduation rates reflect the most recent year reported. Scores are composite rankings calculated from five weighted dimensions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Data notice: All figures are sourced from IPEDS 2023–24 federal data. Tuition, acceptance rates, and enrollment figures change annually. Always verify current information directly with the institution. Net price figures are averages and individual aid packages will vary. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by SchoolRankings.org and are not affiliated with U.S. News, Forbes, or any government agency.