College Overview
Type: |
Private institution |
Year Founded: |
0 |
Religious Affiliation: |
None |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
1,979 |
Local Setting: |
Urban |
Endowment: |
$N/A |
Application Deadline: |
Rolling |
Application Fee: |
$45 |
Selectivity: |
N/A |
Tuition Costs: |
$25,450 |
Room & Board Costs: |
$10,000 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, musical theater, student government, student newspaper, yearbook |
Student Organizations: |
65 |
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. |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) The Elixer; The Graduate (annually); The Advocate (periodically) |
Number of Fraternities: |
2 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
N/A |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
N/A |
Number of Sororities: |
2 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
N/A |
Percent Sorority Members: |
N/A |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance |
Remedial: |
N/A |
Counseling: |
career, academic, psychological |
Career: |
on-campus job interviews, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other |
Local Hiring 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 |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
N/A |
Library Facilities: |
N/A |
Museums |
N/A |
Computers Available: |
225 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
N/A |
Wired Labs: |
N/A |
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: |
N/A |
Campus Housing: |
No |
Off Campus Assistance: |
Yes |
Housing Types Available: |
coed dorms, apartment for single students |
Sprinkler System: |
67% |
Fire Alarms: |
100% |
Campus Size: |
35 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Philadelphia, PA (3), Allentown, PA (68) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Philadelphia, PA (1) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Philadelphia, PA (1) |
Cars Permittedt: |
No |
Army ROTC |
Offered at cooperating institution |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Offered at cooperating institution |
Alcohol Permitted: |
No |
Additional Policies: |
honor code, hazing prohibited |
Popular Events: |
Greek Week, Student Appreciation Day, Parent' Weekend, Alumni Weekend, Homecoming |
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