College Overview
Type: |
Private institution |
Year Founded: |
1921 |
Religious Affiliation: |
Roman Catholic |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
644 |
Local Setting: |
Suburban |
Endowment: |
$8,654,973 |
Application Deadline: |
August 1 |
Application Fee: |
$35 |
Selectivity: |
Selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$21,465 |
Room & Board Costs: |
$9,200 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook |
Student Organizations: |
25 |
Honor Societies: |
Kistler Honor Society, Alpha Sigma Lambda, Phi Sigma Iota, Delta Epsilon Sigma, Theta Alpha Kappa |
Religious Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Ministry, Muslim Student Association, Hillel |
International Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Organization of African American Students; International Club; Latin America Student Organization |
Other Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) The Prose Club, Young Democrats, Young Republicans, Model UN, Psychology Club; The Ram Squad Dance Troupe. |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) The Rambler (at least 3 times per semester) |
Number of Fraternities: |
0 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
0% |
Number of Sororities: |
0 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
0% |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, health insurance |
Remedial: |
reading, math, writing, study skills |
Counseling: |
minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious |
Career: |
co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
Local Hiring Firms: |
Vanguard Investments; Verizon |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
161,480 |
Library Facilities: |
Computer Work Stations, Slide Collection |
Museums |
Our Main Building, "Rothalla" is historically certified. |
Computers Available: |
85 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
40 |
Wired Labs: |
25 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
No |
Wireless Areas: |
|
Wireless Capacity: |
|
Online Registration: |
Yes |
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) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
Yes |
Off Campus Assistance: |
Yes |
Housing Types Available: |
women's dorms (100%), special housing for disabled students |
Sprinkler System: |
100% |
Fire Alarms: |
100% |
Campus Size: |
56 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Philadelphia (15) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Rosemont (1) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Philadelphia (11) |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Offered at cooperating institution (Valley Forge Military) |
Navy ROTC: |
Offered at cooperating institution (Villanova University) |
Airforce ROTC: |
Not offered |
Alcohol Permitted: |
Yes |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance policies set by individual instructors |
Popular Events: |
Concerts, Multicultural Festival, Lectures, Academic Convocation, Founder's Day. |
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