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Salus University is located in a large suburb, in Elkins Park, PA. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Salus University top out at the Doctoral degree.
The school tries to do a few things and do them well, and doesn't offer a huge range of majors. Students at Salus University often study medicine and science.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 1,739 students (572 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at Salus University. A very high share of students at the school are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry is to educate health care professionals and educators, conduct research and provide patient care and rehabilitative services that advance the welfare of the public worldwide."
More complete details are provided below.
Salus University
8360 Old York Rd
Elkins Park, PA 19027-6262
General Phone: (215) 780-1400
http://www.Salus.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 380 | audiology, ophthalmic support services |
| Science | 192 | biological and physical sciences |
| Medicine | 146 | optometry |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 14 | rehabilitation |
| Education and Teaching | 11 | education of blind |
Number of programs and degrees for Salus University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor's degree | 317 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 192 | 1 |
| First-professional degree | 146 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 76 | 3 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 12 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Salus University had a total enrollment of 1,739 students (572 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 71% |
| First Professional | 29% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 20% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 1% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 30% |
| 30-34 | 17% |
| 35-39 | 12% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | not required |
Financial Aid:
Salus University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 331100)
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education/Teaching Individuals - Vision Impairments/ Blindness
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Ophthalmic/Optometric Support Svcs and Allied Professions, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Salus University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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