The main campus of USP is in Philadelphia, PA (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, and medical adminstration.
USP does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 520 to 600. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 560 or more.
USP 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, USP had 2,969 enrolled students.
The school is generally not a school for part-time students. USP makes available a lot of student housing. 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 Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4495
General Phone: (215) 596-8800
http://www.usip.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 231 | pharmacy, pharmacy administration, pharmaceutics and drug design, pharmaceutical chemistry, natural products chemistry, public health |
| Science | 80 | pharmacology and toxicology, biology, bioinformatics, biochemistry, chemistry, call and molecular biology, microbiology |
| Medical Support And Technology | 64 | health service and sciences, clinical lab tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 40 | physical therapy, medical psychology, psychology |
| Medical Administration | 29 | pharmacy courses, health services administration |
| Business And Management | 28 | marketing |
| Liberal Arts | 11 | technical and business writing, liberal arts and humanities |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 8 | occupational therapy, sports and fitness management |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer science |
Number of programs and degrees for USP in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 208 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 183 | 17 |
| Master's degree | 75 | 13 |
| Doctor's degree | 23 | 7 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 3 | 1 |
In 2007, USP had a total enrollment of 2,969 students (2,775 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 50% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| First Professional | 34% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 42% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 31% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 17% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 46% |
| New Jersey | 36% |
| New York | 7% |
| Delaware | 4% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 91 % |
USP offers campus housing for 835 of its 2,775 (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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,240 | 1,698 | 52% | 501 | 30% |
| Men | 1,111 | 621 | 56% | 214 | 34% |
| Women | 2,129 | 1,077 | 51% | 287 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 27 |
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 | 5% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,930 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,930 |
| Room and board | $ 10,522 |
| Room charge | $ 6,430 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,244 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,020 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,400 |
Financial Aid:
USP participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 335300)
USP has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 35 | 17 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 17 | 11 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 35 | 39 |
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 | calendar year | 12 | $123,603 | 7 | $109,115 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 13 | $109,161 | 9 | $91,530 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 13 | $83,037 | 19 | $72,765 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $76,656 | 3 | $58,924 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 42 | $102,106 | 38 | $82,813 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 13 | $81,561 | 3 | $85,004 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $71,720 | 6 | $67,652 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $59,854 | 12 | $50,558 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $46,417 | 8 | $50,927 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 45 | $67,005 | 29 | $57,760 |
*: 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 | 70 | 80 | 150 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| Track | 13 | 10 | 23 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 26 | 56 | 82 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Technical and Business Writing
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Services Administration
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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, General (MPH, DPH)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
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
Has ROTC (army, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member
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