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Rosemont College is located in Rosemont, PA (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 and business and management.
Rosemont College does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 410. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 415 and 500.
Rosemont College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 940 enrolled students in 2007. A large number of students at Rosemont College are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at the school are female.
Full-time students are the norm at Rosemont College. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Rosemont College values student athletics, and belongs to the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Rosemont College
1400 Montgomery Ave
Rosemont, PA 19010-1699
General Phone: (610) 527-0200
http://www.rosemont.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 93 | business management, business communications, accounting, organizational behavior, human resources, marketing |
| Education And Teaching | 48 | curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, computer teaching, secondary teaching, elementary/middle school admin |
| Liberal Arts | 38 | English, creative writing, sociology, Spanish language, political science, history, women's studies, German language, ... |
| Media | 27 | communication and journalism, communication studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 25 | counseling psychology, psychology |
| Science | 12 | biology, chemistry |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 0 | art history and criticism |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | philosophy, religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Rosemont College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 128 | 8 |
| Bachelor's degree | 113 | 29 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 6 | 1 |
In 2007, Rosemont College had a total enrollment of 940 students (651 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 0% |
| Women | 100% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 54% |
| Graduate | 46% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 25% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 5% |
| Unknown | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 82% |
| New Jersey | 7% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| New York | 3% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
Rosemont College offers campus housing for 236 of its 651 (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 | 367 | 221 | 60% | 68 | 31% |
| Women | 367 | 221 | 60% | 68 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 495 |
| SAT Math | 415 | 500 |
| SAT Writing | 410 | 505 |
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 |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,535 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,535 |
| Room and board | $ 9,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,300 |
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.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 8 | 11 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 6 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $61,190 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $56,050 | 7 | $49,025 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $33,413 | 7 | $39,033 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 12 | $49,455 | 17 | $47,058 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Pennsylvania Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, 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 Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
Secondary Education and Teaching
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 3% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation 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 Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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