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Williamson At-A-Glance
FOUNDED 1888 by Philadelphia merchant and philanthropist Isaiah V . Williamson ( 1803- 1889 ) with a $ 2 million deed of trust . Established to provide a trade education for “ poor and deserving young men .”
MISSION To prepare deserving young men to be respected leaders and productive members of society .
VISION Through scholarships that fully meet each student ’ s financial need , Williamson uniquely develops the entire student , spiritually , socially , and professionally , emphasizing academic , trade , technical , and moral education in a structured community based on Christian principles .
CORE VALUES Faith , Integrity , Diligence , Excellence , and Service
COSTS All students attend on full scholarships that cover tuition and room and board , worth more than $ 109,000 over their three years .
COURSES OF STUDY & DEGREES GRANTED Students earn an Associate in Specialized Technology Degree in one of these programs : Carpentry , Electrical , Landscape Construction and Management , Machine Tool Technology , Masonry , Power Plant Technology
LENGTH OF STUDY Three Years
ATHLETICS Baseball , Basketball , Cross Country , Football , Lacrosse , Soccer , Tennis , and Wrestling
ENROLLMENT 320 total ( approximate ). 124 seats offered to incoming freshman class of 2027 .
STUDENT / FACULTY RATIO 12:1
PLACEMENT DATA Placement rate averages 98 % ( most recent 5-yr . average ). Graduates become successful craftsmen , business owners , contractors , engineers , technicians , landscapers , nurserymen , and vocational teachers .
ALUMNI Nearly 4,000 graduates across the United States and abroad .
FINANCING Endowment income ; charitable contributions from alumni , friends , corporations & foundation ; and government grants .
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY Students must follow a firm but fair conduct code , as well as help with school maintenance and food service operations .
ACCREDITATION Williamson College of the Trades is an accredited institution and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education ( MSCHE ) and accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges ( ACCSC ).
Williamson College of the Trades won GOLD for BEST Trade / Technical School !
Williamson College of the Trades was named a 2023-2024 ACCSC
School of Excellence .