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Rosemont College is located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania (a large suburb). The school is a Roman Catholic school. Rosemont College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Master's degree.
Rosemont College has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in media, art studies, and business and management.
Rosemont College does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 430 and 530. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Rosemont College had 1,048 enrolled students in 2005. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at Rosemont College are female.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Rosemont College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Rosemont College is a community of learners dedicated to excellence and joy in the pursuit of knowledge. Rosemont College seeks to develop in all members of the community open and critical minds and the ability to make reasoned moral decisions. Rooted in Catholicism and guided by the educational principles of Cornelia Connelly and the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, Rosemont College values: -Trust in and reverence for the dignity of each person -Diversity in human culture and experience -Persistence and courage in promoting justice with compassion."
More complete details are provided below.
Rosemont College
1400 Montgomery Ave
Rosemont, PA 19010-1699
General Phone: (610) 527-0200
Admissions Phone: (610) 526-2966
http://www.rosemont.edu
Rosemont College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 149 | business management, business communications, accounting, organizational behavior, human resources, marketing, business |
| Education And Teaching | 42 | curriculum and instruction, elementary/middle school admin, computer teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 26 | English, sociology, history, Spanish language, Italian language, social services, French language, political science, ... |
| Media | 18 | communication and journalism, communication studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 17 | counseling psychology, psychology |
| Science | 8 | biology, chemistry |
| Art Studies | 7 | art studies |
| Fine Arts | 3 | art history and criticism |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | religion, philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Rosemont College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 137 | 7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 135 | 27 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Rosemont College had a total enrollment of 1,048 students (706 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 0% |
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 65% |
| Graduate | 35% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 4% |
| Other Races | 19% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 70% |
| New York | 10% |
| New Jersey | 10% |
| California | 3% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Puerto Rico | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
Rosemont College offers campus housing for 316 of its 706 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 434 | 285 | 66% | 120 | 42% |
| Women | 434 | 285 | 66% | 120 | 42% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 530 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 100% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (610) 526-2966
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,385 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,385 |
| Room and board | $ 8,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,575 |
Financial Aid:
Rosemont College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 336000)
Rosemont College 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $59,938 | 3 | $54,139 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $50,756 | 10 | $42,834 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 2 | * | 8 | $34,252 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 12 | $49,742 | 21 | $41,180 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Pennsylvania Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Computer Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Italian Language and Literature
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rosemont College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation 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 Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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