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UNIVERSITY OF THE SCIENCES IN PHILADELPHIA (USP)

  • 600 S 43rd Street
  • Philadelphia, PA 19104
  • OPEID College Code: 00335300
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  • General Phone: (215) 596-8800
  • President: Philip P. Gerbino
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 2,984
  • College Alias: USP
  • College Mascot: Devils
    Note: Former Name Was Red Devils
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University of the Sciences in Philadelphia - Details
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
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
  • ROTC
    • Army Air Force
Accreditation
  • 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
    • Majority Undergraduate
 
 
 
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2008
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $45.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Recommended
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,3132,5243,837
Number Granted Admission (%)785 (60%)1,443 (57%)2,228 (58%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)210 (27%)325 (23%)535 (24%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam52297%
ACT ® Exam8616%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading520600
SAT ® Math560650
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite2227
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 Receiving77%23%24%99%
Avg Amount Receiving$13,904$4,602$3,471$9,734
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)1.5%1.6%1.2%
Number in Default101011
Number in Repayment639597907
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$29,630$28,506$26,930
In-State Tuition and Fees$29,630$28,506$26,930
Out of State Tuition and Fees$29,630$28,506$26,930
Books and Supplies$1,050$1,050$1,020
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$11,582$11,146$10,522
Other Expenses$2,660$2,660$2,583
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$44,922$43,362$41,055
In-State$44,922$43,362$41,055
Out of State$44,922$43,362$41,055
Off Campus
In-District$30,680$29,556$27,950
In-State$30,680$29,556$27,950
Out of State$30,680$29,556$27,950
Off Campus with Family
In-District$30,680$29,556$27,950
In-State$30,680$29,556$27,950
Out of State$30,680$29,556$27,950
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.
 CertificateBachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry Degree-13--
Bioinformatics Degree-312-
Biology Degree-25--
Biotechnology Degree----
Cell and Molecular Biology Degree--6-
Microbiology Degree-4--
Pharmacology and Toxicology Degree-233-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Marketing Degree-27--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science Degree----
 
English Language and Literature
Technical and Business Writing Degree16-15-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Clinical Laboratory Science Degree-9--
Health Services Degree-85--
Health Services Administration Degree--4-
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry Degree-7--
Natural Products Chemistry and Pharmacognosy Degree----
Occupational Therapy Degree--25-
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design Degree--2-
Pharmacy Administration, Policy and Regulatory Affairs Degree--46-
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Administration, Other Degree-33--
Public Health Degree--2-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts, Other Degree----
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science Degree----
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree-61-
Physics Degree----
 
Psychology
Health Psychology Degree-18-
Psychology Degree-6--
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration, Management Degree----
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 2,984
    • Undergraduate: 1,528 Graduate: 1,456
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 1,182 Female: 1,802
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 565 Female: 963
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 617 Female: 839
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,704 Part-Time: 280
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,493 Part-Time: 35
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,211 Part-Time: 245
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien883%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown36712%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18361%
Ages 18-1992131%
Ages 20-2187629%
Ages 22-2477426%
Ages 25-291846%
Ages 30-34642%
Ages 35-39431%
Ages 40-49502%
Ages 50-65270.9%
Age Unknown90.3%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees705534171
Faculty Status292182110
Tenured Faculty6363-
Graduate Assistants89-89
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service276166110
Primarily Instruction272162110
Primarily Research22-
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial1211201
Other Professionals675413
Technical and/or Paraprofessional24119447
Clerical And Secretarial90819
Skilled Crafts1818-
Service and/or Maintenance63612
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$67,416 (80)$74,556 (44)$58,690 (36)
Professor$81,156 (18)$85,389 (14)$66,343 (4)
Associate Professor$74,830 (17)$78,588 (10)$69,463 (7)
Assistant Professor$63,193 (33)$69,072 (16)$57,660 (17)
Instructor$39,773 (4)$40,726 (2)$38,820 (2)
Lecturer$51,991 (8)$56,270 (2)$50,564 (6)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$92,814 (81)$96,406 (41)$89,132 (40)
Professor$116,683 (17)$112,933 (12)$125,681 (5)
Associate Professor$98,753 (26)$97,404 (18)$101,790 (8)
Assistant Professor$81,185 (31)$78,948 (8)$81,964 (23)
Instructor$64,285 (7)$70,863 (3)$59,352 (4)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$71,705 (161)$76,641 (85)$66,184 (76)
Professor$88,109 (35)$88,626 (26)$86,615 (9)
Associate Professor$78,440 (43)$79,300 (28)$76,834 (15)
Assistant Professor$64,759 (64)$67,580 (24)$63,066 (40)
Instructor$47,934 (11)$51,078 (5)$45,315 (6)
Lecturer$51,991 (8)$56,270 (2)$50,564 (6)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's TeamsCoed Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$975,919$444,589$531,330$38,345
Ratio (%)100%44%52%4%
 
Participants
All Athletes166637627
Baseball2323--
Basketball291514-
Golf17--17
Rifle10--10
Softball15-15-
Tennis221111-
Track and Field, X-Country271413-
Volleyball10-10-
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$5,409$5,416$4,084
Assistant Coaches-$1,847$1,633$784
 
Coaches
All Coaches2910145
Baseball33--
Head Coaches11--
Assistant Coaches22--
Basketball633-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches422-
Golf2--2
Head Coaches1--1
Assistant Coaches1--1
Rifle6-33
Head Coaches2-11
Assistant Coaches4-22
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: 85%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students61%
 
By Gender
Male56%
Female63%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien80%
American Indian100%
Black64%
Asian62%
Hispanic56%
White59%
Unknown60%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less14%
5 Years20%
6 Years61%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape11
Burglary1413
On Campus
Forcible Rape11
Aggravated Assault1-
Burglary1930
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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