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Philadelphia University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
NEW YORK
www.PhilaU.edu
Fast Facts
NEW
JERSEY
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PENNSYLVANIA
Founded: 1884
PHILADELPHIA UNIVERSITY
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MARYLAND
Postgraduate Degrees Offered: Master of Business
Administration, Master of Science, Doctorate
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Undergraduate Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Architecture,
Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Landscape Architecture,
Bachelor of Science
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Campus Size: 100 acres
Location: Located 15 minutes from Center City in the
charming, residential East Falls section of historic Philadelphia,
the University’s lovely park-like campus contains more than 50
buildings. Ninety percent of first year students live in one of five
residence halls, apartment complexes and townhouses
Climate: Four seasons, moderate temperatures
Athletics: NCAA Division ll
VIRGINIA
Men’s Varsity sports: baseball, basketball, cross country/track,
golf, soccer, and tennis
Women’s Varsity sports: basketball, cross country/track,
lacrosse, rowing, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball
Student Body: Approximately 2,800 undergraduates and 600
postgraduate students from 38 states and 30 countries
Average Class Size: 18 students
Faculty: 499 (full and part time)
Student/Faculty Ratio: 13:1
Campus Features: Philadelphia University’s buildings range
from historic Victorian mansions to contemporary classroom,
library and residential facilities. In 2013, the new home to
Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce will be
completed. The Kanbar Campus Center, a 72,000 square foot
hub for students, faculty and staff; the Center for Sustainability,
Energy Efficiency and Design; and the Gallagher Athletic,
Recreation and Convocation Center – have transformed the
main campus and had a dramatic impact of the academic and
social environment of the University.
In addition, Philadelphia University houses more than 20
laboratories and studios for hands-on experience in architecture
and interior design, engineering, textile design, fashion design,
graphic design and industrial design, as well as biology, chemistry,
physics and computer technologies.
National Reputation: U.S. News & World Report ranks
Philadelphia University’s Physician Assistant Studies program
among the top 20 in the Nation.
Philadelphia University hosts the largest fashion show in
Philadelphia each year, awarding the Spirit of Design Award (past
recipients have included John Varvatos and Tommy Hilfiger).
Philadelphia University student athletes rank in the top 10
(eighth) among all NCAA Division II institutions for academic
success according to the 2011 NCAA Academic Success Report.
PhilaU student-athletes graduate at a rate of 95 percent, well
above the national Division II average of 72 percent.
Success Rate: Over the past twenty years, Philadelphia
University’s graduates’ career placement rate in their majorrelated jobs has averaged 90 percent within a few months of
graduation.
Accreditation: Philadelphia University is accredited by the
Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Degree
programs are accredited by their specific educational and
professional associations.
Selected Notable Alumni:
Maurice Kanbar — Graduate and Honorary Doctorate Recipient in 2003. Inventor, entrepreneur, movie producer, investor and philanthropist
George Y.V. King ‘69, H’11— Managing Partner Wearbest Garment Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Hong Kong
Moshe I. Meidar ’70 — Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
MAG Industrial Automation Systems
Francis J. Shammo ’83 — Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Verizon Communications
Allen E. Sirkin ’64 — Former President and Chief Operating Officer Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation
English Language Preparation:Philadelphia University
recommends the English Language Academy of Harcum College
in nearby Bryn Mawr to provide ESL preparation
Undergraduate Majors: Animation, Architectural
Studies (concentrations in Architectural Technology, Historic
Preservation, Photography and New Media, Architecture,
Biochemistry, Biology, Biopsychology, Business Administration
(concentrations in Accounting, Finance, International Business,
Management, Marketing), Chemistry, Construction Management,
Engineering (minors in Architecture, Composites, Industrial,
Textile), Environmental and Conservation Biology, Environmental
Sustainability, Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising and
Management (concentrations in Fashion Industry Management,
Fashion Merchandising), Graphic Design Communication, Health
Sciences, Health Sciences, B.S./Occupational Therapy, M.S.,
Industrial Design, Interactive Design and Media, Interior Design,
Landscape Architecture, Law and Society, Mechanical Engineering,
Professional Communication, Psychology, Psychology, B.S./
Occupational Therapy, M.S., Textile Design, Textile Materials
Technology
Pre-Professional Programs: Medicine
Postgraduate Programs: Business Administration,
Construction Management, Disaster Medicine and Management,
Fashion Apparel Studies, Industrial Design, Interactive Design &
Media, Interior Architecture, Occupational Therapy, Sustainable
Design, Taxation, Textile Design, Textile Engineering, Strategic
Design M.B.A.
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