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Philadelphia University is a private university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It was established in 1884. The student body of the university represents all 50 states and more than 30 countries. The campus spreads across an area of 100 acres and includes more than 50 buildings. Philadelphia University offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:
- School of Architecture
- School of Business Administration
- School of Design and Media
- School of Engineering & Textiles
- School of Liberal Arts
- School of Science & Health
Philadelphia University’s campus is home to several student clubs and organizations. Among them are the American Marketing Association (AMA), Asian Cultural Association (ACA), and Campus Activities Board (CAB).
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Campus LocationSchool House Lane and Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144-5497
USA
Main Tel: (215) 951-2700
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
Philadelphia University HighlightsWhere Philadelphia University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in architecture and planning, business and management, design, and fine arts.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- High female/male ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 527 | 31 | | Master | 212 | 10 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 27 | 4 | | Associate | 4 | 3 | | Post-master's certificate | 2 | 1 | | Doctorale | 1 | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Philadelphia University was 3,349 in 2007 (3,026 full-time equivalent). About 32% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 68% of the class. Undergrads are 79% of enrolled students and graduate students are 21%. About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 25,556 | | Room | $ 4,258 | | Board | $ 4,312 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,600 | | Other | $ 2,980 |
Financial Aid: Philadelphia University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 47 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 14 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 50 |
Housing and MealsPhiladelphia University provides on-campus housing for 1,300 of its 3,026 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.
Philadelphia University AthleticsPhiladelphia University is in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference for major sports. Philadelphia University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 66 male students received the aid (men were 38% of those receiving aid) and 108 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 62% of students receiving such aid) .
Philadelphia University Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 63% | | Women | 64% | | All | 64% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 480-570 | | Math | 490-590 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING (102 awarded) - Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
- Architecture and Related Services
- Interior Architecture
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (302 awarded) - Accounting
- Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
- Business Administration and Management
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
- Fashion Merchandising
- Finance
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (15 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Science/Studies
DESIGN (121 awarded) - Fashion/Apparel Design
- Graphic Design
- Industrial Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (30 awarded) - Educational/Instructional Media Design
ENGINEERING (7 awarded) - Textile Sciences and Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (1 awarded) - Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
FINE ARTS (26 awarded) - Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
MEDIA (14 awarded) - Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Organizational Communication
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (18 awarded) - Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (57 awarded) MEDICINE (5 awarded) - Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (29 awarded) - Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (12 awarded) - Occupational Therapy/Therapist
SCIENCE (20 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Biopsychology
- Chemistry
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (14 awarded) - Health/Medical Psychology
- Psychology
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