Salus University
Location and Contact Information
8360 Old York RdElkins Park, PA 19027-6262
USA
Main Tel: (215) 780-1400
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
Salus University was established by the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, also known as PCO, and is one of the oldest optometry schools. Located in Elkins Park, PA, PCO was established in 1919. PCO was the first school in the United States to award the four-year Doctor of Optometry degree and the first to offer courses in contact lenses. In addition to Doctor of Optometry program, PCU offers small group problem based programs. It operates 'The Eye Institute’ which is the main clinical facility of PCO.
PCO has an active student life. There are several student groups, organizations, and honor societies which operate in the campus. American Academy of Optometry, Lions Club, and Beta Kappa Sigma are some of the clubs and organizations operated by the students. The student council has several communities which includes Athletic Committee, Clinic Committee and Community Service Committee.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in medicine.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Other health profession schools.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
Salus University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
(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 Salus University:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New England College of Optometry | Boston, MA | 461 |
| 2 | Touro College | New York, NY | 17,327 |
| 3 | Midwestern University | Downers Grove, IL | 1,998 |
| 4 | University of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester | Worcester, MA | 1,025 |
| 5 | Albany College of Pharmacy | Albany, NY | 1,525 |
| 6 | West Hills College-Lemoore | Lemoore, CA | 3,997 |
| 7 | Mercy College | Dobbs Ferry, NY | 9,043 |
| 8 | University of the Sciences in Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | 3,000 |
| 9 | Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology | Boston, MA | 364 |
| 10 | Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine | Philadelphia, PA | 2,148 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Doctorate (Other Than Research or Professional Practice) | 479 | 1 |
| Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 148 | 1 |
| Master | 30 | 3 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 9 | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 38 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 3 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 37 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,556 in 2009-2010 (1,559 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 29% of the student body. About 15% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Salus University offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Professional Practice).
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Education/Teaching Individuals - Vision Impairments/ Blindness
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
- Ophthalmic/Optometric Support Svcs and Allied Professions
MEDICINE
- Optometry (OD)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
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