Philadelphia University, Pennsylvania

country rank	619
world rank	1762

University Overview

Founded in 1884, Philadelphia University, Pennsylvania is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Philadelphia (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Pennsylvania. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Philadelphia University, Pennsylvania (PhilaU) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Philadelphia University, Pennsylvania (PhilaU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 133 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. PhilaU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sport facilities and/or activities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Identity

University Name(s)
Philadelphia University, Pennsylvania

Acronym
PhilaU

Founded
1884

Motto
Powered to Do What's Now, Powered to Do What's Next!

Colours
Maroon and gray

Mascot
Phil the Ram

Screenshot
Philadelphia University, Pennsylvania Screenshot

University Location

Address
4201 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia (population range: 1,000,000-5,000,000)
19144-5497 Pennsylvania United States

T +1 (215) 951 2700

F +1 (215) 951 2907

Degree Levels & Study Areas

uniRank Degree Levels/Study Areas Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBachelor degrees	Bachelor degrees	Master degrees	Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities
Business & Social Sciences
Language & Cultural
Medicine & Health
Engineering
Science & Technology

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Philadelphia University, Pennsylvania for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Degree/Study Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students Local student	over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro)	12,500-15,000 US$ (9,200-11,000 Euro)
International students Int'l student	over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro)	12,500-15,000 US$ (9,200-11,000 Euro)

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Philadelphia University, Pennsylvania's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender Admission
Men and Women (coed)

International Students
Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission

Admission Selection
Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades

Admission Rate
60-70%

Admission Office
School House Lane and Henry Avenue
Philadelphia 19144-5497
+1 (215) 951 2800
800 951 7287

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Philadelphia University, Pennsylvania's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment
Total Enrolment Range 4,000-4,999

Academic Staff
Not reported

Control Type
Private

Entity Type
Non-Profit

Academic Calendar
Semesters

Campus Setting
Urban

Religious Affiliation
None

Facilities and Services

Library
University Library Yes

Housing
University Housing and Accommodation Yes

Sport Facilities
University Sport Facilities Yes

Financial Aids
University Financial Aids Yes

Study Abroad
Study Abroad and International Exchange Programs Yes

Distance Learning
Distance Learning and Online Courses Yes

Important: please contact or visit the official website of Philadelphia University, Pennsylvania for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition
Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Accreditation
1955

Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM), Division of Accreditation
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Important: this section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially recognize, accredit and/or license the Philadelphia University, Pennsylvania as a whole (institutional accreditation or recognition) or some of its specific courses/programs (programmatic accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Affiliations and Memberships section below. Please report errors and inaccuracies taking into consideration the above criteria.

Affiliations

Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

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Site last updated: Sunday, 24 December 2017

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