Catholic college
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook
- LocationAmbler, PA
- Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 173 students
All-male
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Catholic churches nearby
- Saint Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church — 3.0 mi · 259 Forest Avenue, Ambler
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Academic Excellence
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Cost and value
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| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 41 |
|---|---|
| Total students | 173 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | — |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | — |
| Median federal debt at graduation | — |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 42% |
| First-year retention | 58% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $55,225 |
| Admission rate | 100% |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 7% |
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Local Church
The Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia
Formal address: “Your Excellency”
Source: catholicchurchofphila.org, catholicchurchofphila.org, catholicchurchofphila.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 216047
- Carnegie classification: Special focus: faith-related institution
- Accreditation: Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools; Middle States Commission on Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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- Is Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook a Catholic college?
- Yes. Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-Overbrook is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
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