Philadelphia University
Location and Contact Information
School House Lane and Henry AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19144-5497
USA
Main Tel: (215) 951-2700
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
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).
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in architecture and planning, business and management, fine arts, and design.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High female/male ratio.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Masters Colleges and Universities I.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 27,598 |
| Room | $ 4,540 |
| Board | $ 4,642 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,600 |
| Other | $ 3,130 |
Financial Aid
Philadelphia University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 99% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 98% | $12,766 |
| Institutional Grant | 98% | $11,099 |
| Federal Grant | 18% | $4,907 |
| Pell Grant | 18% | $3,492 |
| Other Federal Grant | 18% | $1,415 |
| State or Local Grant | 21% | $3,505 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 78% | $8,807 |
| Federal Loan | 77% | $5,912 |
| Other Loan | 16% | $14,285 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Philadelphia University:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Williams University | Bristol, RI | 4,609 |
| 2 | Lawrence Technological University | Southfield, MI | 4,252 |
| 3 | Pratt Institute-Main | Brooklyn, NY | 4,946 |
| 4 | Catholic University of America | Washington, DC | 6,705 |
| 5 | New York Institute of Technology-Manhattan Campus | New York, NY | 2,758 |
| 6 | Wentworth Institute of Technology | Boston, MA | 3,816 |
| 7 | Rhode Island School of Design | Providence, RI | 2,352 |
| 8 | Norwich University | Northfield, VT | 3,309 |
| 9 | Hobart William Smith Colleges | Geneva, NY | 2,078 |
| 10 | Rice University | Houston, TX | 5,357 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 579 | 36 |
| Master | 227 | 12 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 21 | 3 |
| Associate | 14 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 1 |
| Doctorate (Research/Scholarship) | 1 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 45 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 15 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 50 |
Students
Student enrollment was 3,360 in 2009-2010 (3,338 full-time equivalent).
About 33% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 67% of the class.
Undergrads are 80% of enrolled students and graduate students are 20%.
Students under 25 years old represent 81% of the student body. About 5% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 71% Women 71% All 71%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 490-570 Math 490-600 Writing 480-570
Room and Board
Philadelphia University provides on-campus housing for 1,401 of its 3,338 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Athletics
The school is in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference for major sports.
The school 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) .
International Study
About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
Philadelphia University offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Research/Scholarship).
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Postbaccalaureate With Arts & Sciences (Business Dominant).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
- Architectural Technology/Technician
- Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
- Interior Architecture
- Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- 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
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Science/Studies
DESIGN
- Design and Visual Communications
- Fashion/Apparel Design
- Graphic Design
- Industrial Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Educational/Instructional Media Design
ENGINEERING
- Architectural Engineering
- Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Textile Sciences and Engineering
FINE ARTS
- Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
MEDIA
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Organizational Communication
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
SCIENCE
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Conservation Biology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Health/Medical Psychology
- Psychology