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Summary
Immaculata University is a private institution that was founded in 1920. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,070, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 375 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Immaculata University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, Tier 2. Its tuition and fees are $28,850 (2011-12).
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Immaculata University is a private, Catholic, coeducational institution offering bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in over 60 academic programs. The University is rich in tradition, excellent in academics and career preparation, outstanding in opportunities for leadership and service, and unbeatable in personal attention. At Immaculata, small interactive classes are taught by faculty skilled at bringing out your best. Our location in Philadelphia's fast-growing western suburbs creates innumerable opportunities for internships and other real-world experiences. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1920 |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2011 Endowment | $14,669,930 |
Applying
When applying to Immaculata University, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due March 1. The application fee at Immaculata University is $35. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 79.9 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 79.9% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | March 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Immaculata University is 10:1, and the school has 84.3 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Immaculata University include: Health Professions and Related Programs; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Psychology; Education; and Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 76.2 percent.
Student Life
Immaculata University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,070, with a gender distribution of 22.3 percent male students and 77.7 percent female students. At this school, 16.7 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 83.3 percent of students live off campus. Immaculata University is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 4,312 |
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA III |
Campus Info & Services
Immaculata University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, and health insurance. Immaculata University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Immaculata University, 90 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Immaculata University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 90% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
More About Campus Info & Services
Paying for School
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| Tuition and fees | $28,850 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $11,460 (2011-12) |
| Financial aid statistics | N/A |
* Overview details based on 2011 data
