Monday, December 01, 2008

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Philadelphia University

Work School House Lane and Henry Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19144
Work(215) 951-2800
Web site: http://www.philau.edu
  • 69Rank
  • 40Score
Tier 1
College Category:
Universities-Master's (North)

Overview : Philadelphia University

General Information  
Institutional Control: Private
Year founded: 1884
Religious affiliation: N/A
Academic calendar: semester
Total number of undergraduates: 2,810
Setting suburban
Endowment: $26,858,393
Fall Admissions  
Application deadline: rolling
Application fee: $35
Fall 2007 Acceptance rate: 64.1 %
Selectivity: selective
Expenses  
Costs: 2008-2009 Tuition and Fees: $26,700
Mission  
School mission Philadelphia University, founded in 1884, offers a unique blend of professional and liberal studies on a 100-acre, park-like campus minutes from a vibrant city. Learning here is hands-on -- with a curriculum that melds theory with practice, leading to careers in architecture, business, design, health, science, engineering and textiles. With a low student-faculty ratio, internships, study abroad integrated into all programs, and the opportunity to work directly with expert faculty who are practitioners in their fields, students receive the strongest real-world preparation possible.

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