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The main campus of Philadelphia University is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (a large city). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Philadelphia University offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to design, business and management, architecture and planning, and medical assistant and technician.
Philadelphia University does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 490 to 570. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 490 or more. Students attending Philadelphia University come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, Philadelphia University had 3,193 enrolled students.
The school makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school belong to the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Philadelphia University
School House Lane and Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144-5497
General Phone: (215) 951-2700
Admissions Phone: (215) 951-2800
Financial Aid Phone: (215) 951-2940
http://www.philau.edu
Philadelphia University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 312 | business management, fashion merchandising, marketing, finance, apparel marketing, taxation, accounting, human resources, ... |
| Architecture And Planning | 102 | architecture, architectural services, interior architecture, landscape architecture |
| Design | 94 | graphic design, fashion design, industrial design, interior design |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 51 | physician assistant |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 23 | nurse midwifery |
| Science | 21 | chemistry, biology, biopsychology, conservation biology, biochemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 20 | psychology, medical psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 17 | instructional media design |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | information science, computer and info science |
| Fine Arts | 12 | textile arts, fine arts studies |
| Media | 11 | digital communications, organizational communications, communication and journalism |
| Engineering | 7 | textile sciences, engineering, industrial engineering, architectural engineering |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 7 | occupational therapy |
| Medical Adminstration | 6 | health care administration |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | industrial production tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Philadelphia University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 508 | 38 |
| Master's degree | 187 | 12 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 4 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 4 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 0 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 8 |
In 2005, Philadelphia University had a total enrollment of 3,193 students (2,864 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 33% |
| Women | 67% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 84% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 49% |
| New Jersey | 25% |
| Maryland | 6% |
| New York | 5% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 62 % |
Philadelphia University offers campus housing for 1,218 of its 2,864 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,180 | 2,682 | 64% | 699 | 26% |
| Men | 1,294 | 832 | 64% | 234 | 28% |
| Women | 2,886 | 1,850 | 64% | 465 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 590 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 96% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 4% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (215) 951-2800
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,140 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,140 |
| Room and board | $ 7,936 |
| Room charge | $ 3,910 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,026 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,516 |
Financial Aid:
Philadelphia University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 335400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (215) 951-2940
Philadelphia University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 6 | $64,349 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $68,961 | 6 | $64,349 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $80,653 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 24 | $64,746 | 13 | $58,402 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 25 | $53,613 | 21 | $51,771 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 58 | $62,416 | 35 | $54,848 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
| Baseball | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
| Track | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 59 | 105 | 164 |
| Basketball | 10 | 13 | 23 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 31 | 92 | 123 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
Architecture and Related Services, Other
Interior Architecture
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
International Marketing
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
DESIGN
Fashion/Apparel Design
Graphic Design
Industrial Design
Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Educational/Instructional Media Design
ENGINEERING
Architectural Engineering
Engineering, General
Industrial Engineering
Textile Sciences and Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
FINE ARTS
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Organizational Communication, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Physician Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biopsychology
Chemistry, General
Conservation Biology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Health/Medical Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Philadelphia University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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