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Study at Immaculata University
Immaculata University was established in 1920 by the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and is located in Malvern, Pennsylvania. This university was originally known as Villa Maria College and was the first Catholic women’s college in Philadelphia. The college gained university status in 2002 and offers its students degrees, certificates and online courses through its academic divisions including:
- College of Graduate Studies
- College of LifeLong Learning
- College of Undergraduate Studies
The athletic teams in the university are known as Mighty Macs. The male students of Immaculata University are involved in sports such as soccer, basketball, golf, lacrosse and tennis. The female students of this university participate in sports including basketball, field hockey, softball, volleyball and tennis.
Profile of Immaculata UniversityImmaculata is in Immaculata, PA. Immaculata is a large suburb. The school is classified as a Roman Catholic college. Immaculata is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree. Course TopicsFields of study in vogue at Immaculata include business and management, nursing and emergency medicine, and therapy and counseling. Immaculata SelectivityNot all applicants to the school are accepted. The top quarter of students at Immaculata scored at least 540 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 410 to 530 in 2007. FacultyThe most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. Student EnrollmentApproximately 4,057 students study at Immaculata (in 2007). Many of the students at the school are in their forties, or even older. Immaculata is a largely female school. Student LifeVery few students at the school attend part-time. Immaculata makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Pennsylvania Athletic Conference athletics. The school reports its educational mission is:
"Immaculata University is a Catholic, comprehensive, coeducational institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Its programs, rooted in academic rigor, ethical integrity and Christian core values, encourage a commitment to lifelong learning and professional excellence. With belief in the dignity and potential of all men and women, Immaculata integrates students into a community of service and empowers them to assume meaningful roles in a diverse and changing world. Contributing to the development of the whole person of any faith, Immaculata affirms liberal education as an integrative process in the formation of a truly educated person who is value-oriented and committed to truth, service, justice, and peace."
Immaculata Programs and Degrees | General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors |
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| Business and Management | 196 | business management, MIS, human resources management, financial management, accounting, business administration, fashion merchandising, finance | | Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 181 | registered nursing, nursing science | | Education and Teaching | 77 | educational administration, family/home economics teaching, music teaching, multilingual education, teacher education and development | | Therapy and Counseling | 71 | counseling psychology, psychology, clinical psychology, music therapy, school psychology, organizational psychology | | Liberal Arts | 22 | sociology, English, history, interdisciplinary studies, Spanish language, international relations, French language, political science, ... | | Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 17 | clinical nutritionist, dietitian, exercise science | | Media | 10 | communication and journalism, communication studies | | Science | 9 | biology, biopsychology, chemistry | | Medicine | 9 | medical preparatory, pre-med | | Mathematics | 5 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science | | Music | 5 | music | | Religion and Philosophy | 4 | religious education, theology, religious music | | Security and Law Enforcement | 3 | criminal justice and safety, criminology | | Cooking and Culinary Arts | 1 | institutional food workers | | Computer Science and Engineering | 0 | information science | | Family and Social Work | 0 | public policy analysis |
Contact: Immaculata Immaculata University
1145 King Rd
Immaculata, PA 19345-0702
General Phone: (610) 647-4400
http://www.immaculata.edu
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