University of the Sciences, PA
Private Nonprofit4-Year • Small • Primarily ResidentialHealth Professions SchoolVery Selective • Low Transfer-InMain Campus
University of the Sciences Rankings
Affordability27
Selectivity55
Retention62
Graduation60
Earnings92
Diversity76
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of the Sciences
100%Bachelor’s
-Associate’s
-Certificate
GradHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences23%
Health Professions and Related Programs72%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology2%
Admissions
Getting into University of the Sciences
63%Admission Rate
615Median SAT Math
600Median SAT Reading
26Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)560–670
200 800
SAT Reading (25–75%)560–640
200 800
ACT Composite (25–75%)23–29
1 36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of the Sciences
$25KIn-State Tuition
$25KOut-of-State Tuition
$58KAverage Total Cost
$32KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $26K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $27K | $17K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $30K | $20K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $33K | $22K | $19K |
| >$110K | $36K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of the Sciences
67%Receive Federal Loans
$27KMedian Federal Debt
85%Repayment Rate
$280Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 22% | 47% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 14% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 14% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 13% | 9% |
| >$110K | 34% | 17% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $27K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $27K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $25K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $27K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $25K | $14K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $15K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 82% | 52% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 85% | 55% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 90% | 60% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 90% | 64% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of the Sciences
84%Retention Rate
18%Transfer Rate
3%Withdrawal Rate
75%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 72% | 46% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 75% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 71% | 62% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 79% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 73% | 45% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 78% | 62% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48% | 50% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 33% | 55% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 50% | 61% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 50% | 49% | 44% |
| Other race | 84% | 55% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of the Sciences
96%Employment Rate
$68KMedian Salary
$44K25 Pctl Salary
$112K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 96% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 95% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 95% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 95% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $24K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $44K | $21K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $68K | $33K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $112K | $48K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $130K | $61K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $68K | $33K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $89K | $38K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $92K | $41K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of the Sciences
1,225Undergraduates
88%Full-time Undergrads
20Avg Entry Age
1,000Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 64% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 36% | 38% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 34% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 7% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 44% | 65% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 4% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 15% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 17% | 16% |