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) |
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| % 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 |
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I'm looking for input from current or past students, or from friends/family of current or past students.
16 months ago
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Carnegie Mellon's program is extremely good. It's in Pittsburgh though. I'm pretty sure Philadelphia is overshadowed by Carnegie Mellon. When attending college for design or art programs, it matters where you go, because majors in design and art are everywhere, but if you want a job you have to think of where employers come to recruit. The best employers with the most money to offer go to the best schools.
Carnegie Mellon is one of them for graphic design. Other than attending a great school, you'll end up with a degree where you'll have to end up competing with jobs with other students who went to schools that aren't necessarily as well known.
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I am currently a studentd at philadelphia university. halfway through my second semester i had to withdraw for medical reasons, to make things easier i decided rather than catching up ill take it slow and pretty much be a freshman again next year and take it slower. my parents are concerned that philadelphia university is not well known enough and that i will not have the benefits after i graduate that a better known school will offer.
18 months ago
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According to www.naab.org (National Architectural Accrediting Board), Philadelphia University first became accredited for their architectural program in 1997. This is not a substantial amount of time, but because there is an accrediting body that has reviewed the curriculum at your school, you can be assured that you are getting a fairly well-rounded and balanced set of courses to take and the required curriculum should give you a good foundation for your education in architecture.
After personally having gone through an architecture program, I would like to also offer this bit of opinion. Architecture is a very hands on kind of field and most of your skill/knowledge will come from what you directly put into it. Most of what you will bring out of your experience in a university will not come directly from a professor, or a lecture, it comes from your personal growth. Professors are merely guides who will give you advise and help you find your path. One professor may mean very little for one student, but be the guiding light and mentor of the next. It is all about personal growth, and I am under the opinion that it doesn't matter a great deal which university you attend as long as it has a good foundation. If Philly is a place that you enjoy being, go there. But remember that architecture is not passive, and you can't just coast your way through and expect to come out with much.
Good Luck!
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Is it Philadelphia University in the ghetto area just like Temple University?
27 months ago
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Philadelphia University is located at School House Lane and Henry Avenue in the East Falls section of Philadelphia. It comprises a 60 acre campus in the neighborhood where Princess Grace of Monaco and her family lived. Prince Renier was often a visitor. This neighborhood is far from a ghetto.
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My daughter is trying to decide which college to go to (has several acceptances). PhilaU has a major she is interested in - Fashion Merchandising, which is in the college of business. In addition to Phila U, if you know anything about the quality of their Fashion Merch program please let me know. Thanks!
34 months ago
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i found the school excellent! I didn't attend but i had a job as the school mascot (a giant guinea pig)! The guinea pig suit was rather humid but the university offered a good recommendation letter when i tried out to be the mascot for the eagles. i didn't get the job but I'm currently employed as a giant quill feather mascot for some private school...Inkelandunce? hmmm...Independence! that was it yes...
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