Williamson College of the Trades

106 South New Middletown Road
Media, PA 19063
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings
  • 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 279 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 48%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 279 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 46%
  • Minority enrollment: 44%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Williamson College of the Trades ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Williamson College of the Trades
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
59 staff

Student Body

The student population of Williamson College of the Trades has grown by 10% over five years.
The Williamson College of the Trades diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 58% over five years.
Total Enrollment
279 students
461 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
# Full-Time Students
279 students
325 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
136 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
279 students
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
279 students
326 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
151 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
5%
11%
% Black
14%
15%
% White
56%
52%
% Hawaiian
23%
3%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
10%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.6705%
60%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
36%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,260
Acceptance Rate
46%
78%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
470
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2024 (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 46%, which is lower than the state average of 78%. 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?
Williamson College of the Trades ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Lowest acceptance rates and Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 279 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 46%
  • Minority enrollment: 44%
  • Source: Verified school update

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