Overview
Founded in 1888, Williamson College of the Trades is a men’s junior vocational college in the Philadelphia metro area. Williamson hosts six trade-related academic programs in subjects such as Carpentry and Masonry. In addition, the school provides each student with a 3-year full scholarship that covers room and board, tuition, and textbooks. As a required part of the Williamson experience, all students must adhere to a dress code and attend daily chapel and every student is expected to follow the college’s structured daily schedule that includes morning roll call and inspection.
Acceptance Rate:
39%
Average Net Price:
$11,558
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
2.6
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $30,858 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $30,858 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $5,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1405 |
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
58%
Average Aid Per Year
$33,180
58%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,917
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$27,075
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4814
59%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,917
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$600,000
Student Loans
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
396
Students Applied
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
No
Dual Enrollment
No
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | January 22 |
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
2.6
Average GPA
Admissions Resources
Admissions: visit page
Admissions Telephone: 610-566-1776
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
278
Total Number of Undergrads
278
0
100
74%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
6
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
8
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
Student Organizations
12
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
100%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
4
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Wrestling
Williamson College of the Trades Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Washington
Baltimore
New York
Top 5 Employers
Exelon
LF Driscoll
PSEG
Williamson College of the Trades
HENSEL PHELPS
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Engineering
Business Development
Sales
Information Technology
