Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook is a small independent baccalaureate institution located in Ambler, Pennsylvania, with an undergraduate enrollment of 38. The institution primarily awards associate degrees and career certificates, providing affordable workforce training and structured transfer pathways to four-year universities for students in the surrounding region. As a self-governed institution, it operates within the broader Pennsylvania postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. Admission follows an open-enrollment model, meaning no minimum academic credentials are required for entry into most programs — applicants who meet basic eligibility requirements are accepted. The 4-year graduation rate is 52%, 7 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Among completers who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $55,225. The student-to-faculty ratio is 4:1. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level.