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University of the Sciences

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 601
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Acceptance rate 61%
Students retention rate 84%
On-time graduation rate 77%

Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, University of the Sciences is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

University of the Sciences is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, University of the Sciences emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

University of the Sciences boasts an impressive student retention rate of 84% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

61.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$27,500

Cost of attendance at University of the Sciences in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $13,083
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$27,500

Cost of attendance at University of the Sciences in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average $21,410
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at University of the Sciences received on average $14,493 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$14,493
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 92 29% $4,871 $448,114
Other Federal Grant 92 29% $6,080 $559,395
State Grant/Scholarships 85 27% $5,505 $467,920
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 316 100% $11,242 $3,552,370
Total Grant & Scholarships 316 100% $14,493 $4,579,685

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of the Sciences students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of the Sciences students is 77.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 77.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 76.7%.

77.4%

  • asian 86.0% 86 students
  • African American 55.6% 10 students
  • white 79.8% 130 students
  • unknown 53.8% 7 students
  • hispanic 41.2% 7 students
  • International Students 80.0% 4 students
  • Mixed Race 85.7% 6 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
  • Basketball Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of the Sciences provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of the Sciences offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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