Philadelphia University educates students to excel in their chosen careers, contribute to their communities and to value lifelong learning. Philadelphia University graduates are leaders possessing outstanding communication and critical-thinking skills, a thorough understanding of their field of study, proficiency with current technologies, understanding of multicultural issues, a sense of professionalism, and the ability to adapt to rapid change. Teaching excellence, original research and active professional development are the reasons why our faculty are so successful in educating students to be the scholars, designers and professionals of tomorrow.
Schools and Degree Programs
Today, Philadelphia University has six schools including:
* School of Architecture
* School of Business Administration
* School of Design and Media
* School of Engineering and Textiles
* School of Liberal Arts
* School of Science and Health
We offer more than 40 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, and we foster a student-focused, total learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, creativity, open communication, collegiality, diversity, accountability and entrepreneurship. Through the Office of Graduate and Continuing and Professional Studies, Philadelphia University offers Bachelor Of Science, Associate in Science and certificate programs to continuing studies students during evening hours and on weekends. Just recently, we introduced our first PhD program.
The Philadelphia University curricula seek to:
* Enhance students’ abilities and desire to learn.
* Ensure students’ understanding of the ideas, traditions and values of their own and other cultures.
* Prepare students to apply the concepts and techniques of both general and specialized learning to a full life as a citizen with a career.
All curricula at Philadelphia University combine theory and application, and performance and integration. This mixture guides the faculty as they develop specific learning outcomes for their programs. Assessment helps in understanding how well students are achieving these outcomes and reflects the belief in the importance of learning by doing.
Bachelor’s Degree Components
* College Studies
* Professional Studies
* Minor or Concentration Option
* Free Electives
* Physical Education
* Co-op Option
* Study Abroad
Masters’s Degree Components
Graduate education at Philadelphia University is an extension of the University’s mission to offer professional education. Programs combine theory and practice, scholarly research and application to produce graduates who are prepared for both senior levels of responsibility and further graduate study, including the doctorate. Curricula are organized around:
* Foundation Courses
* Core Courses
* Concentration Courses
* Electives
* Research Partnerships
* Professional Internships
Philadelphia University, founded in 1884, is a private university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia University's student body consists of about 3,500 individuals from all 50 states and over 30 countries. As an institution, Philadelphia University comprises the School of Architecture, School of Business Administration, School of Science and Health, School of Engineering and Textiles, the School of Liberal Arts, and the School of Design and Media. The institution offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral degrees within the myriad of academic disciplines from within each of the different schools. The university is located in the East Falls neighborhood of Philadelphia.
Philadelphia University is a student-centered institution that prepares graduates for successful careers in an evolving global marketplace. By blending the liberal arts and sciences, professional studies, interdisciplinary learning, and collaborations in and out of the classroom, students learn to thrive in diverse and challenging environments. Students are encouraged to form supportive relationships with each other as well as faculty, staff, and alumni in an academically rigorous setting that is focused on intellectual and personal growth. Philadelphia University is an experiential learning community where integrity, creativity, curiosity, ethics, responsibility, and the free exchange of ideas are valued.
Founded in 1884 to raise the art and technology of the American textile industry to international standards of quality, Philadelphia University has since greatly expanded its undergraduate and graduate programs. The University blends the liberal arts and sciences with professional studies preparing graduates for careers in such areas as architecture, business, design, fashion, health, science, engineering and textiles.
During the U.S. Centennial celebration in 1876, a group of textile manufacturers, led by Theodore Search, noticed that the quality and variety of American textile products was inferior to those displayed by European mills. To address this problem, the group established the Philadelphia Textile School in 1884 and began a formal educational program for America's textile workers and managers.
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| Percent of Students International: | 3% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 43% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Central Atlantic Collegiate Conf) Baseball (Central Atlantic Collegiate Conf) Track (Central Atlantic Collegiate Conf) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 22,140 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 22,070 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 70 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,085 | 22% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,911 | 23% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 7,404 | 98% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 4,990 | 74% | |
Any Aid: |
99% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 64% (Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 96% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 490, Math: 490 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 570, Math: 590 |
| Application Fee: | $ 35.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |