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The main campus of USP is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (a large city). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. USP offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to medicine, science, medical assistant and technician, and therapy and counseling.
USP does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 510 to 590. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 540 or more. Students attending USP come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at USP are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2005, the school had 2,808 enrolled students. USP has a larger minority student population than most schools.
The school is generally not a school for part-time students. 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.
University Of The Sciences In Philadelphia
600 S 43rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4495
General Phone: (215) 596-8800
Admissions Phone: (215) 596-8810
Financial Aid Phone: (215) 596-8894
http://www.usip.edu
USP awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 259 | pharmacy, pharmacy administration, pharmaceutics and drug design, pharmaceutical chemistry, public health courses, natural products chemistry |
| Science | 95 | pharmacology and toxicology, biology, bioinformatics, biochemistry, chemistry, call and molecular biology, microbiology |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 62 | health service and sciences, clinical lab tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 59 | physical therapy, medical psychology, psychology |
| Business And Management | 10 | marketing |
| Liberal Arts | 10 | technical and business writing |
| Medical Adminstration | 10 | pharmacy courses |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 9 | occupational therapy |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer science |
Number of programs and degrees for USP in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 222 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 154 | 15 |
| Master's degree | 121 | 12 |
| Doctor's degree | 19 | 7 |
In 2005, USP had a total enrollment of 2,808 students (2,618 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 49% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| First Professional | 34% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 43% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 30% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 16% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 51% |
| New Jersey | 31% |
| New York | 6% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Delaware | 3% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
USP offers campus housing for 694 of its 2,618 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 | 2,890 | 1,890 | 65% | 560 | 30% |
| Men | 996 | 674 | 68% | 240 | 36% |
| Women | 1,894 | 1,216 | 64% | 320 | 26% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 99% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 7% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (215) 596-8810
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,982 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,982 |
| Room and board | $ 9,380 |
| Room charge | $ 5,730 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,650 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,230 |
Financial Aid:
USP participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 335300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (215) 596-8894
USP has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 31 | 15 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 15 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 29 | 48 |
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 | calendar year | 10 | $105,182 | 4 | $108,077 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 11 | $96,969 | 14 | $82,949 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 10 | $70,662 | 21 | $67,040 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 5 | $57,416 | 5 | $43,457 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 36 | $86,449 | 44 | $73,153 |
*: 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 | 10 | $79,874 | 3 | $75,732 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $62,479 | 3 | $61,479 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $53,109 | 14 | $46,682 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $44,345 | 8 | $43,176 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 39 | $61,235 | 28 | $50,378 |
*: 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 | 64 | 66 | 130 |
| Basketball | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| Track | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Baseball | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 26 | 41 | 67 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
LIBERAL ARTS
Technical and Business Writing
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MEDICINE
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD)
Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy (MS, PhD)
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
Pharmacy Administration/Policy/Regulatory Affairs (MS, PhD)
Public Health, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry, General
Microbiology, General
Pharmacology and Toxicology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Health/Medical Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets USP Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning 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 Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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