Philadelphia University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
4-year Private university
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Overview

Philadelphia University is a private institution established in 1884 with suburban setting located at Philadelphia. It is ranked 64 in Regional Universities North in 2018 edition of Best Colleges. It practices semester-based academic calendar. Philadelphia University offers more than 60 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs in fields such as architecture, business administration, design, engineering, liberal arts, science and health. Philadelphia University also requires undergraduate students to spend two semesters taking physical education classes or playing sports. Students at Philadelphia University can also join about 30 organizations, including student government.

#64 in Regional Universities North
Setting
Suburban
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1884
Selectivity Low
Size Small
2,685 Undergraduates
Website http://www.philau.edu/

Learning

12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Architecture And Related Services
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Engineering
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Legal Professions And Studies
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$58,105
Cost of Attendance
$27,368
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $40,501
Outstate Tuition Fee $40,501
Room and Board Fees $13,465
$49,100 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

61% (Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$40 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.43 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
01
Early Action Deadline
Mar
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
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Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
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Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
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Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$33,094 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$28,603 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $58,105
100% Students with need received Financial Aid
80% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Freshmen Merit Scholarship
Total Worth $4,000 to $19,000 per year
Eligibility All entering freshmen
Minimum Criteria Based on cumulative high school GPA and SAT or ACT scores
Requirement for maintenance Satisfactory Academic Progress
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Transfer Merit Scholarship
Total Worth $5,000 to $12,000 per year
Eligibility All entering transfer students
Minimum Criteria Based on all previous college level work
Requirement for maintenance Satisfactory Academic Progress
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Athletic Scholarships
Total Worth --
Details Athletic scholarships are available in all varsity sports
Rockin' Christmas Endowed Scholarship
Total Worth --
Details Awarded to a student who has displayed high levels of excellence in academics and athletics, and/or math, science, music, chemis­try, biology or architecture, and/or who lost a parent due to illness or sudden death
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Students

2,685 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
83% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
58% Students graduate within 6 years