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Immaculata University was established in 1920 by the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and is located in Malvern, Pennsylvania. This university was originally known as Villa Maria College and was the first Catholic women’s college in Philadelphia. The college gained university status in 2002 and offers its students degrees, certificates and online courses through its academic divisions including:
The athletic teams in the university are known as Mighty Macs. The male students of Immaculata University are involved in sports such as soccer, basketball, golf, lacrosse and tennis. The female students of this university participate in sports including basketball, field hockey, softball, volleyball and tennis.
Immaculata is in Immaculata, PA. Immaculata is a large suburb. The school is classified as a Roman Catholic college. Immaculata is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree.
Fields of study in vogue at Immaculata include business and management, nursing and emergency medicine, and therapy and counseling.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. The top quarter of students at Immaculata scored at least 530 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 400 to 500 in 2007-2008.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 4,057 students study at Immaculata (in 2007-2008). Many of the students at the school are in their forties, or even older. Immaculata is a largely female school.
The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at Immaculata can take advantage of the school's meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Immaculata University is a Catholic, comprehensive, coeducational institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Its programs, rooted in academic rigor, ethical integrity and Christian core values, encourage a commitment to lifelong learning and professional excellence. With belief in the dignity and potential of all men and women, Immaculata integrates students into a community of service and empowers them to assume meaningful roles in a diverse and changing world. Contributing to the development of the whole person of any faith, Immaculata affirms liberal education as an integrative process in the formation of a truly educated person who is value-oriented and committed to truth, service, justice, and peace."
More complete details are provided below.
Immaculata University
1145 King Rd
Immaculata, PA 19345-0702
General Phone: (610) 647-4400
http://www.immaculata.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 212 | business management, human resources management, MIS, financial management, business administration, accounting, fashion merchandising, finance |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 207 | registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing science |
| Education and Teaching | 81 | educational administration, family/home economics teaching, multilingual education, teacher education and development, music teaching |
| Therapy and Counseling | 80 | counseling psychology, psychology, clinical psychology, music therapy, school psychology, organizational psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 30 | English, history, interdisciplinary studies, sociology, international relations, Spanish language, French language, political science, ... |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 19 | exercise science, clinical nutritionist, dietitian |
| Media | 10 | communication and journalism, communication studies |
| Science | 8 | biology, chemistry, biopsychology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 7 | information science |
| Music | 6 | music |
| Medicine | 5 | medical preparatory, pre-med |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 3 | criminal justice and safety, criminology |
| Religion and Philosophy | 3 | religious education, theology, religious music |
| Medical Administration | 2 | health care administration |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 0 | institutional food workers |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics and computer science, mathematics |
| Family and Social Work | 0 | public policy analysis |
Number of programs and degrees for Immaculata in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 500 | 41 |
| Master's degree | 117 | 9 |
| Doctor's degree | 31 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 25 | 12 |
In 2007-2008, Immaculata had a total enrollment of 4,057 students (2,959 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 29% |
| Women | 71% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 66% |
| Graduate | 34% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 17% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 23% |
| 50-64 | 11% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 63% |
| New Jersey | 25% |
| Delaware | 3% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| New York | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,335 | 1,071 | 80% | 286 | 27% |
| Men | 438 | 347 | 79% | 84 | 24% |
| Women | 897 | 724 | 81% | 202 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 500 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 99% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 9% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 24,575 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,575 |
| Room and board | $ 10,400 |
| Room charge | $ 5,590 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,810 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,306 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,409 |
Financial Aid:
Immaculata participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 327600)
Immaculata has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $77,186 | 8 | $70,456 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $69,300 | 12 | $61,879 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $51,500 | 25 | $52,063 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $48,916 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 27 | $63,752 | 49 | $57,213 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Fashion Merchandising
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
Finance, General
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Institutional Food Workers
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Policy Analysis
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biopsychology
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Music Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Immaculata Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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