Walnut Hill College: Review & Facts
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Walnut Hill College is a very small four-year, private for-profit school with 160 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1974 and is one of the 34 colleges and schools located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.Academic Offerings
Majors
Offered
Offered
4
Few
Walnut Hill College will give you the option to obtain an associate's degree or bachelor's degree.Walnut Hill College implements a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and provides 4 majors. The most popular concentrations are Culinary, Resort and Hospitality, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings compared to other colleges.
It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
Student Retention
16%
Bad
The student retention rate at Walnut Hill College is extremely low at 16% (way below Pennsylvania average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.The graduation rate at Walnut Hill College is very low: 26%.
Student to faculty ratio at Walnut Hill College is reasonably decent: 21:1. Learn more regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Tuition and fees per year
$23,600
High
Average tuition pricing is high, around $19,700 per academic year. The additional fees at Walnut Hill College (not included in tuition costs) are about $3,900; this totals $23,600 per year.Read the details about Walnut Hill College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
Acceptance
Rate
Rate
75%
As reported in recent data, 404 applications were submitted and 302 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.This school might accept dual credits at entry.
Dual Credits
Accepted
Accepted
Yes
To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Walnut Hill College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (215) 222-4200 or check Walnut Hill College Website.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
Annual Price
$7,800
High
There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Walnut Hill College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.
Safety
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A
Safe
Walnut Hill College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 200 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high: roughly $7,800 a year.Based on the college crime information, Walnut Hill College appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
Walnut Hill College Location and Maps
Post Address: Walnut Hill College, 4207 Walnut St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, USA
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