 |
|
|
|
Philadelphia University is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It was established in the year 1884 by a textile manufacturers group led by Theodore Search. The University was initially known as Philadelphia Textile School. Its campus spreads over an extensive area of about 100 acres. Philadelphia university grants degrees to students through the following schools:
The university's sports teams are named the Rams and Lady Rams. The Rams participate in sports such as basketball, baseball, rowing, cross country, golf, tennis, and soccer. The Lady Rams are involved in basketball, softball, volleyball, cross country, tennis, rowing, lacrosse, field hockey, and soccer.
The main campus of Philadelphia University is in Philadelphia, PA (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, fine arts, business and management, and architecture and planning.
Philadelphia University does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 480 to 555. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 490 or more.
Philadelphia University offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at the school are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007-2008, Philadelphia University had 3,349 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
http://www.philau.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 319 | business management, fashion merchandising, apparel marketing, marketing, accounting, finance, business and related services, taxation, ... |
| Architecture and Planning | 122 | architecture, interior architecture, architectural tech, landscape architecture |
| Design | 89 | fashion design, graphic design, industrial design |
| Medical Support and Technology | 51 | physician assistant |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 38 | nurse midwifery |
| Media | 32 | digital communications, organizational communications |
| Therapy and Counseling | 28 | psychology, medical psychology |
| Fine Arts | 27 | textile arts |
| Education and Teaching | 26 | instructional media design |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 22 | occupational therapy |
| Medicine | 21 | health professions |
| Science | 18 | biology, biochemistry, biopsychology |
| Medical Administration | 18 | health care administration |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 11 | information science, computer and info science |
| Engineering | 7 | textile sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Philadelphia University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 561 | 30 |
| Master's degree | 224 | 11 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 30 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 11 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 3 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Philadelphia University had a total enrollment of 3,349 students (3,299 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 32% |
| Women | 68% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 45% |
| New Jersey | 30% |
| New York | 7% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Philadelphia University offers campus housing for 1,350 of its 3,299 (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 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,895 | 2,728 | 70% | 731 | 27% |
| Men | 1,231 | 855 | 69% | 232 | 27% |
| Women | 2,664 | 1,873 | 70% | 499 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 555 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 26 |
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 | 91% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 8% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,800 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,800 |
| Room and board | $ 8,914 |
| Room charge | $ 4,408 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,506 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,600 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,040 |
Financial Aid:
Philadelphia University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 335400)
Philadelphia University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 30 | 16 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 8 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 28 | 24 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $65,273 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 5 | $57,354 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $76,456 | 9 | $60,874 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 13 | $95,367 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 28 | $76,400 | 19 | $74,638 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $58,268 | 18 | $59,428 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 61 | $74,519 | 39 | $68,624 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
| Baseball | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
| Track | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 66 | 108 | 174 |
| Basketball | 10 | 14 | 24 |
| Baseball | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Track | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 32 | 87 | 119 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural Technology/Technician
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
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
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
DESIGN
Fashion/Apparel Design
Graphic Design
Industrial Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Educational/Instructional Media Design
ENGINEERING
Textile Sciences and Engineering
FINE ARTS
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Organizational Communication, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biopsychology
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 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (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 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 Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to Philadelphia University.
Click occupation names for extensive details, including salary and other job data.
(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Philadelphia University with government-defined occupation categories)
|
|
|
Selected QuickSchools™ With Program Focus Areas Similar To Philadelphia University(What are QuickSchools?)
Architecture And Planning
Design
Business And Management
Career Stories from workers: daily activities, job tips, best/worst job aspects, training, etc.
Daily Career & Education News from our staff. We're an approved Google News provider!
Resource Center. A starting point for all CityTownInfo career and college resources.
Career Overviews of hundreds of careers: descriptions, salaries, forecasts, schools, more.
Best Careers Not Requiring Degrees: Good pay, job growth, low need for degrees.
Helpful Articles, many in "how-to" format; e.g., "How to Become a Chef".
These lists link to thousands of detailed school profiles.
Colleges by State. Nearly every college and trade school in the country.
Colleges Listed Alphabetically. About 7,000 colleges & trade schools, including online schools.
Colleges by Major City. Browse cities with multiple college options.
Online Colleges. Colleges with online degree programs.
Graduate Schools by State. Colleges offering graduate degree programs.
Graduate Schools by Major City. Find cities with multiple graduate school options.
Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.
Copyright © QuinStreet, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
