COLLEGE PROFILE
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
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University of the Sciences in Philadelphia is a private university of pharmacy and health sciences. Its 30-acre campus is located in Philadelphia.
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| Web Site | www.usciences.edu/ |
| Institution Type | Private |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| Undergraduate Students | 2,487 |
| Women | 1,521 (61.2%) |
| Men | 966 (38.8%) |
| Graduate Students | 320 |
ADMISSION
| Entrance Difficulty | Moderately difficult |
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| Overall Admission Rate | 63% of 3,723 applicants were admitted |
| Early Action Offered | No |
| Early Decision Offered | No |
| Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
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| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
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| SAT Math | 605 average 550-650 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Critical Reading | 558 average 510-600 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Writing | 564 average 510-610 range of middle 50% |
| ACT Composite | 25 average 23-27 range of middle 50% |
MONEY MATTERS
| Cost of Attendance | $50,906 |
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Tuition and Fees | $33,406 |
Room and Board | $13,054 |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 60% |
| Average Freshman Award | $33,328 |
| Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates | $12,005 |
ACADEMICS
| Academic Calendar System | Semester |
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| General Education/ Core Curriculum | Required |
| Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates | 170 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 18% of classes 10-19 students: 22% of classes 20-29 students: 31% of classes 30-39 students: 11% of classes 40-49 students: 5% of classes 50-59 students: 5% of classes Over 100 students: 7% of classes |
CAMPUS LIFE
| Philadelphia Population | 1,517,550 |
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| Freshman Housing Guarantee | Freshmen are guaranteed housing |
| Students in College Housing | 86% of freshmen, 32% of all students |
| Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division II, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics |
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STUDENTS
| Ethnicity of Students from U.S. | 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native 38.4% Asian 4.7% Black/African-American 2.4% Hispanic/Latino 1.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 47.6% White 5.3% Unknown |
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| International Students | 2.4% from 14 countries |
| First-Year Students Returning | 83.0% |
| Students Graduating Within 4 Years | 59.9% |
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | 100% |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | Not reported |
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| UW | W | M | CR | W | ||
| Average | 3.67 | 3.95 | 540 | 558 | 638 | 25 |
| Low | 3.40 | 3.40 | 440 | 490 | 490 | 23 |
| High | 4.00 | 4.20 | 600 | 620 | 690 | 27 |
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Annual Survey of Colleges 2012, copyright © 2012 The College Board. All rights reserved.
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Annual Survey of Colleges 2012, copyright © 2012 The College Board. All rights reserved.
Peterson's Undergraduate and Undergraduate Financial Aid Databases,
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