Williamson College of the Trades

Williamson College of the Trades is a small private non-profit two-year college located in Media, Pennsylvania, with an undergraduate enrollment of 322. 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 an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader Pennsylvania postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 22% acceptance rate, admission is selective. Applicants are evaluated on a competitive basis, with roughly 22 out of every 100 candidates offered admission. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $1,545 per year. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level. The institution's curriculum is designed to align with regional workforce needs and provides students with access to internship pipelines, cooperative education opportunities, and career counseling services.