Rosemont College

1400 Montgomery Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010

Website: Rosemont College

Side view of the Main Building at Rosemont College.
Side view of the Main Building at Rosemont College.
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Rosemont College

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Rosemont College is a coeducational college and was formerly 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 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, west of Philadelphia, on the border of Montgomery and Delaware Counties. The nationally-acclaimed, traditional Undergraduate 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. Beginning in fall 2009, the tradionally women's undergraduate college will accept male students.

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 College

The Undergraduate 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:
644
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 22,535
Students Receiving Aid:
100%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 35
Selectivity:
Selective
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Rosemont College Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Rosemont College Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Women 100%
Men 0%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 57%
African-American 27%
Other 9%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 3%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 61%
Out-of-State 39%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Pennsylvania 61%
New Jersey 18%
New York 12%
Delaware 2%
Maryland 1%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 33%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Rosemont College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 22,535    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 21,630    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 905    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 4,053 43%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 3,555 46%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 13,742 100%  
Student Loans:
$ 5,634 69%  
Any Aid:
  100%  

Rosemont College Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 60% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 100%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 410, Math: 415
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 495, Math: 500

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

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