SALUS UNIVERSITY
- 8360 Old York Rd
- Elkins Park, PA 19027
- OPEID College Code: 00331100
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- General Phone: (215) 780-1400
- President: Thomas L. Lewis
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Professional
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 1,166
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About
Salus University, located in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, was established in 2008 as the graduate studies arm of the Pennsylvania School of Optometry. The Pennsylvania School of Optometry is one of the oldest of its kinds having been founded in 1929.
Salus University confers degrees in a small number of health related fields, including:
- Audiology
- Doctor of Optometry
- Orientation and Mobile Therapy
- Physician Assistant
- Vision Rehabilitation Therapy
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students wishing to apply to Salus University must complete the application and submit all required transcripts and forms prior to the admissions deadline posted each year. After the deadline all applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled which may or may not result in admission to the school. Salus University offers financial aid through a variety of means, including work opportunities. Students interested in obtaining financial aid should download the financial aid handbook available on the Salus University website.
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Website
- www.salus.edu
- Mission Statement
- 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.
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Special Focus Institutions--Other Health Professions Schools
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Graduate/Professional
- Admission Fees
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
None Available
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number in Repayment | 73 | 213 | 373 |
| Certificate | Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | |||
| Education, Teaching Individuals with Vision Impairments Degree | 4 | 2 | - |
| Health and Clinical Professions | |||
| Ophthalmic, Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions, Other Degree | - | 14 | - |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other Degree | 5 | 14 | - |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,166 Graduate: 1,166
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 326 Female: 840
- Graduate Gender Male: 326 Female: 840
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 741 Part-Time: 425
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 741 Part-Time: 425
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 84 | 7% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 29 | 2% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 20-21 | 7 | 0.6% |
| Ages 22-24 | 328 | 28% |
| Ages 25-29 | 393 | 34% |
| Ages 30-34 | 122 | 10% |
| Ages 35-39 | 81 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 102 | 9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 74 | 6% |
| Age Unknown | 59 | 5% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 268 | 244 | 24 |
| Faculty Status | 92 | 82 | 10 |
| Tenured Faculty | 43 | 42 | 1 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 106 | 96 | 10 |
| Primarily Instruction | 96 | 87 | 9 |
| Primarily Research | 10 | 9 | 1 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 23 | 23 | - |
| Other Professionals | 44 | 44 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 95 | 81 | 14 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 52 | 45 | 7 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 25 | 18 | 7 |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
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