Philadelphia University

School House Lane and Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
http://www.philau.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1884
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students2,707
Endowment21,823,451
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee35
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition23,818
Room/Board8,212
Services
Associated FirmsBoscov's, Buckle, Charming Shoppes, Defense Supply Center Philadelphia, Enterprise Rent-A-Center, Jones Apparel Group, Mothers Work, Inc., Phillips-Van Heusen Corp., PriceWaterhouse Coopers, Refinery, Inc., Target, Tommy Hilfiger, USA, Urban Outfitters, A
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsThe Design Center at Philadelphia University; Museum and Gallery; Paley Textile Collection
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service
MuseumsThe Design Center at Philadelphia University; Museum and Gallery; Paley Textile Collection
Periodical Subs3,343
# of Books111,484
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months71%
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities1%
Students in sororities1%
Campus Size100 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing50%
College housing typescoed dorms (57%), women's dorms (15%), apartment for single students (28%)
Popular EventsN/A
Nearest AirportPhiladelphia (17), Philadelphia (17)
Nearest TrainPhiladelphia (1)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, dance, drama/theater, student government, student newspaper, yearbook
Number of Organizations35
# of fraternities2
# of sororities1
Students in fraternities1%
Students in sororities1%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) TEXT (monthly)
Honor SocietiesDelta Mu Delta, Psi Phi
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Cornerstone; Minaret; Hillel
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Black Student Union; Asian Culture Association; Global Friends
Other OrganizationsN/A