Peirce College

Located in Center City Philadelphia, Peirce College is a private institution specializing in career-focused education for working adults. The urban campus occupies a historic building on Pine Street, originally established in 1865 as Union Business College to provide business education opportunities for Civil War veterans. The college maintains a focus on professional studies, offering programs in business administration, healthcare administration, information technology, and legal studies through both on-campus and online formats. Peirce College operates primarily as a commuter campus, with courses scheduled to accommodate working professionals, and provides comprehensive student support services tailored to adult learners.

Peirce College is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.