600 South 43rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4495
General Information
Type: Private institution
Year Founded: 0
Religious Affilation: None
Academic Calendar: Semester
Size of Undergraduate Student Body: 1,979
Geographical Setting: Urban
Admissions
Application Fee: $45
Application Deadline: Rolling
Selectivity: N/A
Expenses
Tuition and Fees: $25,450
Room/Board: $10,000
Student Services
Basic Services Offered: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
Remedial Services Offered: N/A
Counseling Services Offered: career, academic, psychological
Careers
Career Services Offered: on-campus job interviews, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
Students That Enter the Job Market…
Within 6 Months of Graduation: 98%
Within 1 Year of Graduation: N/A
Within 2 Years of Graduation: N/A
Firms that Hire Most Graduates: Glaxosmithkline, Merck & Company, Bristol Myers Squibb, Walgreen’s Pharmacy, Target Pharmacy, Rite Aid Pharmacy, Brooks Pharmacy, Acme Albertson’s Pharmacy, Walmart Pharmacy, Long’s Drugs, Christiana Care, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Templ
Library
Does the school have a library on campus? – Yes
Is it a member of a library consortia? – N/A
Number of books, serial backfiles, and other material including government documents: N/A
Number of current serial subscriptions: N/A
Number of microforms: N/A
Number of audiovisuals: N/A
Number of ebooks: N/A
Other library facilities: N/A
Museums or other Special Academic Buildings on Campus: N/A
Technology
Is a computer course required? – No
Is a computer required? – No
Number of available computers for all students: 225
Available internet access? – Yes
Available email accounts? – Yes
Computers available in: computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center
Number of available wired connections available in…
The Library (not including computer labs): N/A
Classrooms: N/A
Labs: N/A
Other areas: N/A
Is there a wireless network? – No
Where is wireless available? –
Wireless simultaneous connection capacity:
Recommended operating system: Microsoft
Percentage of hosting units owned by college for internet access: 100%
Are students permitted to have webpages? – No
Is there online registration? – Yes
Safety
Campus Safety Services Offered: 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Campus Life Overview
Percentage of undergrads that live in college-owned housing: 27%
Percentage of Male Undergrads Living in Fraternities: N/A
Percentage of Female Undergrads Living in Sororities: N/A
Percentage of students on campus on weekends: N/A
College Housing
Does the school offer students housing? – N/A
Percentage of students living in college-owned housing: 27%
Housing available for all unmarried students? – No
If on-campus housing is unavailable, does school provide assistance? – Yes
Available types of campus housing: coed dorms, apartment for single students
Percentage of college-owned housing units that are…
Singles: N/A
Doubles: N/A
Triples or Suites: N/A
Apartments: N/A
Other: N/A
Number of college-owned housing buildings: 3
Percentage of college-owned housing units that have…
A sprinkler system: 67%
Fire alarms: 100%
Wired high-speed internet access: 100%
Campus Size: 35 acres
Transportation (distances in miles)
Nearest airport(s): Philadelphia, PA (3), Allentown, PA (68)
Nearest train station: Philadelphia, PA (1)
Nearest bus station: Philadelphia, PA (1)
Does public transportation serve campus? – Yes
Are all students allowed to have cars on campus? – No
Percentage of students with cars on campus: N/A
Student Employment
Is there school employment? – Yes
Percent of undergraduates that worked on campus in 2005-2006: – N/A
Average undergraduate wage: N/A
Are freshmen discouraged from working their first term? – Yes
Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)
Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution
Navy ROTC Not offered
Air Force ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution
Rules and Regulations
Is legal alcohol permitted on campus? – No
Other policies: honor code, hazing prohibited
Campus
Most popular events: Greek Week, Student Appreciation Day, Parent’ Weekend, Alumni Weekend, Homecoming