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PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY (PhilaU)

  • School House Lane and Henry Avenue
  • Philadelphia, PA 19144
  • OPEID College Code: 00335400
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  • General Phone: (215) 951-2700
  • President: Stephen Spinelli Jr.
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 3,497
  • College Alias: PhilaU
  • College Mascot: Rams
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General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    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
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
Accreditation
  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Professions Focus, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Business Dominant)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
Philadelphia University Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,2592,5413,800
Number Granted Admission (%)900 (71%)1,807 (71%)2,707 (71%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)237 (26%)490 (27%)727 (27%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam66692%
ACT ® Exam578%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading490570
SAT ® Math490600
SAT ® Writing480570
 
ACT ® Composite2126
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving78%18%21%98%
Avg Amount Receiving$8,807$4,907$3,505$11,099
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)1.3%2.7%1.2%
Number in Default91913
Number in Repayment6666891,023
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$27,598$26,800$25,556
In-State Tuition and Fees$27,598$26,800$25,556
Out of State Tuition and Fees$27,598$26,800$25,556
Books and Supplies$1,600$1,600$1,500
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$9,182$8,914$8,570
Other Expenses$3,130$3,040$2,980
Off Campus
Room and Board$9,136$8,870$7,288
Other Expenses$3,330$3,234$3,124
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$3,330$3,234$3,124
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$41,510$40,354$38,606
In-State$41,510$40,354$38,606
Out of State$41,510$40,354$38,606
Off Campus
In-District$41,664$40,504$37,468
In-State$41,664$40,504$37,468
Out of State$41,664$40,504$37,468
Off Campus with Family
In-District$32,528$31,634$30,180
In-State$32,528$31,634$30,180
Out of State$32,528$31,634$30,180
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateAssociateBachelorMasterDoctor
Architecture
Architectural Technology Degree--20--
Architecture Degree--46--
Interior Architecture Degree--34--
Landscape Architecture Degree--3--
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry Degree--2--
Biology Degree--3--
Conservation Biology Degree--1--
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree--9--
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations Degree--329-
Business Administration Degree--3554-
Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services, Other Degree--2--
E-Commerce Degree--1--
Fashion Merchandising Degree--86--
Finance Degree--28--
Human Resources Degree--12--
International Business Degree--6--
Marketing Degree--28--
Taxation Degree---7-
 
Communications and Journalism
Digital Communication and Media Degree--106-
Organizational Communication Degree--5--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Degree--2--
Information Science Studies Degree--8--
 
Education
Educational and Instructional Media Design Degree1--25-
 
Engineering
Architectural Engineering Degree--3--
Engineering Degree--2--
Industrial Engineering Degree--4--
Mechanical Engineering Degree--3--
Textile Sciences and Engineering Degree--16-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Health Care Administration Degree4146--
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other Degree7-814-
Occupational Therapy Degree---19-
Physician Assistant Degree--1160-
Pre-Medicine, Pre-Medical Studies Degree--6--
Nursing Midwifery Degree10--9-
 
Psychology
Health Psychology Degree--6--
Psychology Degree--17--
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Visual Communications Degree---7-
Fashion and Apparel Design Degree--58--
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts Degree--1311-
Graphic Design Degree--37--
Industrial Design Degree--31--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 3,497
    • Undergraduate: 2,892 Graduate: 605
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 1,164 Female: 2,333
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 950 Female: 1,942
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 214 Female: 391
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,028 Part-Time: 469
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,676 Part-Time: 216
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 352 Part-Time: 253
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien511%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown2276%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18220.6%
Ages 18-191,25636%
Ages 20-211,06430%
Ages 22-2448214%
Ages 25-292738%
Ages 30-341254%
Ages 35-39983%
Ages 40-491143%
Ages 50-65632%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees791382409
Faculty Status110110-
Tenured Faculty4545-
Graduate Assistants35-35
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service440112328
Primarily Instruction438110328
Primarily Research22-
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial8787-
Other Professionals1074859
Technical and/or Paraprofessional15713522
Clerical And Secretarial746212
Skilled Crafts22-
Service and/or Maintenance46415
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$74,237 (99)$76,621 (60)$70,570 (39)
Professor$100,061 (13)$101,176 (12)$86,690 (1)
Associate Professor$76,866 (50)$77,374 (30)$76,104 (20)
Assistant Professor$61,273 (35)$58,887 (17)$63,527 (18)
Instructor$60,826 (1)$60,826 (1)- (-)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$81,478 (11)$89,464 (4)$76,915 (7)
Associate Professor$89,144 (6)$104,683 (2)$81,374 (4)
Assistant Professor$72,280 (5)$74,246 (2)$70,969 (3)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$73,480 (110)$76,407 (64)$69,408 (46)
Professor$100,061 (13)$101,176 (12)$86,690 (1)
Associate Professor$76,445 (56)$77,891 (32)$74,516 (24)
Assistant Professor$61,006 (40)$59,083 (19)$62,747 (21)
Instructor$60,826 (1)$60,826 (1)- (-)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$2,481,131$1,062,056$1,419,075
Ratio (%)100%43%57%
 
Participants
All Athletes22693133
Unduplicated Athletes22392131
Baseball2828-
Basketball251213
Golf1010-
Lacrosse21-21
Rowing24-24
Soccer502525
Softball19-19
Tennis1798
Track and Field, X-Country19910
Volleyball13-13
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$17,919$14,144
Assistant Coaches-$2,126$3,151
 
Coaches
All Coaches381721
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball954
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches743
Golf22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Lacrosse2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Rowing6-6
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches5-5
Soccer321
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches11-
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Track and Field, X-Country422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 80%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students60%
 
By Gender
Male54%
Female63%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien60%
American Indian-
Black48%
Asian64%
Hispanic43%
White62%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related2-
On Campus
Drug Related2-
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Burglary83
Arson4-
On Campus
Forcible Rape-1
Robbery11
Aggravated Assault21
Burglary146
Vehicle Theft13
Arson4-
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