Williamson College of the Trades is a private men's junior vocational college in Media, Pennsylvania. The school was founded on December 1, 1888, by Philadelphia merchant and philanthropist Isaiah Vansant Williamson.
School Highlights
Williamson College of the Trades serves 322 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 50%.
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Student Body
The student population of Williamson College of the Trades has grown by 27% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Williamson College of the Trades diversity score of 0.58 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 50% over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
Patrick Rounds, 2015 Princeton University graduate -
Daniel Rounds, 2017 Princeton University graduate -
Thomas Rounds, 2019 United States Military Academy graduate -
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Williamson College of the Trades?
The acceptance rate of Williamson College of the Trades is 22%, which is lower than the state average of 81%. Williamson College of the Trades's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Pennsylvania with low acceptance rates.
Who are famous alumni from Williamson College of the Trades?
Williamson College of the Trades famous alumni include: Patrick Rounds, 2015 Princeton University graduate, Daniel Rounds, 2017 Princeton University graduate and Thomas Rounds, 2019 United States Military Academy graduate.
What is Williamson College of the Trades's ranking?
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