School Description

Provided by Rosemont College

Rosemont College is a community of learners dedicated to excellence and joy in the pursuit of knowledge.

Rosemont College seeks to develop in all members of the community open and critical minds and the ability to make reasoned moral decisions.

Rooted in Catholicism and guided by the educational principles of Cornelia Connelly and the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, Rosemont College values:
-Trust in and reverence for the dignity of each person
-Diversity in human culture and experience
-Persistence and courage in promoting justice with compassion.

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Rosemont College

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Rosemont College is a women's college located in Rosemont in Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania.

A Catholic college, it is operated by the Society of the Holy Child Jesus. Its campus is located 11 miles west of Philadelphia.

About Rosemont College

Founded in 1921 by the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, Rosemont College is an independent liberal arts institution in the Catholic tradition located on the Main Line, 11 miles west of Philadelphia, on the border of Montgomery and Delaware Counties. The nationally-acclaimed, traditional Undergraduate Women’s College confers B.A., B.S. and B.F.A. degrees in twenty-one majors. Rosemont College also includes the Schools of Graduate and Continuing Studies, which are open to both women and men.

The Mission of Rosemont College

Rosemont College is a community of learners dedicated to excellence and joy in the pursuit of knowledge.

Rosemont College seeks to develop in all members of the community open and critical minds, as well as the ability to make reasoned moral decisions. Rooted in Catholicism, and guided by the educational principles of Cornelia Connelly and the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, Rosemont College values:

  • Trust in and reverence for the dignity of each person
  • Diversity in human culture and experience
  • Persistence and courage in the promoting justice with compassion

Academics

Rosemont College uses the slogan One College, Three Schools, referring to its undergraduate women's college, the school of graduate studies, and the school of continuing studies. Programs are accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Undergraduate Women's College

The Undergraduate Women's College offers 21 majors, awarding Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, and Bachelor of Science degrees. Each program offers an in-depth study of a particular subject area, as well as a breadth of study in the liberal arts. Rosemont's majors are:

  • Art History
  • Studio Art
  • Graphic Design
  • Fine Arts
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Accounting
  • International
  • Management
  • Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Communications
  • Economics
  • Education (with liberal arts co-major)
  • English
  • French
  • History
  • Humanities
  • Italian Studies
  • Mathematics
  • Philosophy
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Religious Studies
  • Social Science
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Women's Studies

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Mid-Atlantic
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Ramblers

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
697
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 20,385
Students Receiving Aid:
97%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 35
Selectivity:
Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Women 100%
Men 0%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 56%
African-American 25%
Other 12%
Asian 4%
Hispanic 3%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 69%
Out-of-State 31%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Pennsylvania 69%
New York 10%
New Jersey 10%
California 2%
Maryland 1%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 45%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 20,385    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 19,450    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 935    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,881 45%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 3,240 45%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 11,750 93%  
Student Loans:
$ 4,316 84%  
Any Aid:
  97%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 66% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 100%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 450, Math: 430
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 560, Math: 530

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 35.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

Degree Programs at Rosemont College

Bachelor's Level Majors

Certificate Programs at Rosemont College

Career Education Majors

Photos

  • Side view of the Main Building at Rosemont College.
    Side view of the Main Building at Rosemont College. [source]
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