University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

600 South 43rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-4495
http://www.usip.edu

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Overview
Type	Private institution
Year Founded	0
Religious Affiliation	None
Undergrad Students	1,979
Endowment	N/A
Application Deadline	Rolling
Application Fee	45
Selectivity	N/A
Application Deadline	Rolling
Tuition	25,450
Room/Board	10,000

Services
Associated Firms	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
Campus Safety	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)
Career Services	on-campus job interviews, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
Museums	N/A
Basic Services	nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
Museums	N/A
Periodical Subs	N/A
# of Books	N/A
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months	98%
within one year	N/A
within two years	N/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities	N/A
Students in sororities	N/A
Campus Size	35 acres
College housing offered	N/A
Students in college housing	27%
College housing types	coed dorms, apartment for single students
Popular Events	Greek Week, Student Appreciation Day, Parent' Weekend, Alumni Weekend, Homecoming
Nearest Airport	Philadelphia, PA (3), Allentown, PA (68)
Nearest Train	Philadelphia, PA (1)
Army ROTC	Offered at cooperating institution
Navy ROTC	Not offered
Extracurricular
Students activities	choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, yearbook
Number of Organizations	65
# of fraternities	2
# of sororities	2
Students in fraternities	N/A
Students in sororities	N/A
Student Papers	(Appears as submitted by school) The Elixer; The Graduate (annually); The Advocate (periodically)
Honor Societies	Alpha Chi, Alpha Lambda Delta, Phi Lambda Upsilon, Psi Chi National Honor Society, Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society, Sigma Xi
Religious Organizations	(Appears as submitted by school) Agape Christian Fellowship; Bahai Campus Association; Emmanuel Christian Fellowship; Harvest Christian Fellowship; Hillel; Hindu Student Council; Islamic Awareness Organization; Navodhya Christian Fellowship; Newman Club; SPARKS;
International Organizations	(Appears as submitted by school) Asian Student Association; Black Student Union; USP Bhangra Dance Team; International Student Association; Kapisanan ng Pilipino Instudiante (KAPIS); Korean Student Association; Latino Student Association; Maya Dance Team; TRC - The Russian Club; Vietnamese Student Association
Other Organizations	(Appears as submitted by school) Alliance - Increase awareness of GLB student issues. Campus Activites Board; Encore - performing arts club; Fine Arts League; Inter-Greek Council; Kingsessing Players - Concert Band; Kingsessing Singers; Non-Traditional Students Association; PHAT PAC (Peers Helping and Teaching Peers Alcohol Control); Ping Pong Club; Residence Life Board; USP Cheerleading Team; USP Scorchers Team (Dance Team); USP TV - create digital video productions around campus.