University of the Sciences

www.usciences.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$26,983

2021 Average Net Price

$29,948

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.561%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

61.3%

3,643 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,420

87.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

77.4%

250 Graduates

About

University of the Sciences is a higher education institution located in Philadelphia County, PA. In 2021, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at University of the Sciences were Pharmacy (110 degrees awarded), Physical Therapy (73 degrees), and Occupational Therapy (45 degrees).

In 2021, 591 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of the Sciences. 65.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (297 degrees), 1.71 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (174 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of the Sciences is $26,983, which is $12,483 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of the Sciences is $26,983, which is $12,483 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $29,948.

In 2021, 90% of undergraduate students attending University of the Sciences received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$26,983

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of the Sciences was $26,983. The cost of tuition at University of the Sciences is $12,483 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of the Sciences (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$29,948

2021 Value

4.92%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of the Sciences had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,948. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of the Sciences grew by 4.92%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of the Sciences (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$17,594

Room and Board

$1,050

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of the Sciences was of $17,594 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.49% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,050. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of the Sciences (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at University of the Sciences received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 7.22% with respect to 2020, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of the Sciences (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.561%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of the Sciences was 0.561%, which represents 3 out of the 535 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of the Sciences received 3,643 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 16.4% annual growth. Out of those 3,643 applicants, 2,234 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 61.3% acceptance rate.

There were 2,420 students enrolled at University of the Sciences in 2021. 40% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of the Sciences has an overall enrollment yield of 14.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

61.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,234

Accepted Out of 3,643

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of the Sciences was 61.3% (2,234 admissions from 3,643 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 71.4%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 16.4%, while admissions remained the same..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of the Sciences (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

40%

Submission Percentage (2021)

125

Scores Submitted (2021)

40% of enrolled first-time students at University of the Sciences in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of the Sciences had a total enrollment of 2,420 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of the Sciences is 2,119 students and the part-time enrollment is 301. This means that 87.6% of students enrolled at University of the Sciences are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of the Sciences, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46% White, 26.4% Asian, 7.98% Black or African American, 5.04% Hispanic or Latino, and 4.83% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at University of the Sciences in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.4%), followed by Asian Female (23.2%) and White Male (14.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.7%), followed by Asian Female (15.6%) and White Male (13.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

87.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of the Sciences in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,420 students. The full-time enrollment at University of the Sciences is 2,119 and the part-time enrollment is 301. This means that 87.6% of students enrolled at University of the Sciences are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of the Sciences (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

84%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of the Sciences was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), University of the Sciences had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of the Sciences (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,112 enrolled students
Asian
639 enrolled students
Black or African American
193 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of the Sciences is 46% White, 26.4% Asian, 7.98% Black or African American, 5.04% Hispanic or Latino, and 4.83% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 160 students (6.61%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 179 more women than men received degrees from University of the Sciences. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of the Sciences is white (297 degrees awarded). There were 1.71 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (174 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at University of the Sciences is Pharmacy (110 degrees awarded), followed by Physical Therapy (73 degrees) and Occupational Therapy (45 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of the Sciences, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Biology (110 degrees awarded), Health (428 degrees), and Agriculture (12 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of the Sciences are Registered nurses (1,423,944 people), Physicians (559,318 people), Postsecondary teachers (308,104 people), Other managers (279,238 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (233,611 people).

The most specialized majors at University of the Sciences in 2021 are Biology (110 degrees awarded), Health (428 degrees), Agriculture (12 degrees), Physical Sciences (15 degrees), and English (7 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of the Sciences are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Chief executives & legislators, and Dental assistants

The most specialized majors at University of the Sciences are Biology (110 degrees awarded), Health (428 degrees), Agriculture (12 degrees), Physical Sciences (15 degrees), and English (7 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of the Sciences are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,975,618 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (645,060 people), Elementary & secondary schools (627,842 people), Offices of physicians (410,728 people), and Outpatient care centers (316,978 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of the Sciences.

Most Common (2021)

Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, & Administration
85 degrees awarded
General Health Services
54 degrees awarded
General Biomedical Sciences
33 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of the Sciences was Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, & Administration with 85 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of the Sciences according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

206

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

385

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 206 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Sciences, which is 0.535 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (385).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of the Sciences by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 41 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Sciences in Pharmacy, which is 0.594 times less than the 69 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 69 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Sciences in Pharmacy, which is 1.68 times more than the 41 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

69%

100% Completion Time

78%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 69% of students graduating from University of the Sciences completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 78% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 78% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of the Sciences is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 8% of graduates (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
297 degrees awarded
Asian
174 degrees awarded
Black or African American
33 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of the Sciences is white (297 degrees awarded). There were 1.71 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (174 degrees).

5.25% of degree recipients (31 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
195 degrees awarded
Asian Female
107 degrees awarded
White Male
102 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of the Sciences is white female (195 degrees awarded). There were 1.82 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (107 degrees).

Operations

University of the Sciences has an endowment valued at nearly $165M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 39.5M (23.9%) compared to the 4.56% average return (574k on 12.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2021, University of the Sciences had a total salary expenditure of 95M. University of the Sciences employs 68 Assistant professors, 43 Associate professors and 29 Professors. Most academics at University of the Sciences are Female Assistant professor (37), Male Assistant professor (31), and Female Associate professor (30).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of the Sciences are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 63 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 47 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 37 employees.

Endowment

$165M

2021 Endowment

13.2%

growth from 2020

University of the Sciences has an endowment valued at about $165M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of the Sciences grew 13.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $152M higher than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of the Sciences (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$39.3M

2021 Salaries

2.02%

growth from 2020

In 2021, University of the Sciences paid a median of $39.3M in salaries, which represents 41.4% of their overall expenditure ($95M) and a 2.02% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$14.4M

Instructional Salaries

153

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of the Sciences paid a total of $14.4M to 153 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

68 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

63 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of the Sciences were Assistant professor with 68 employees, Associate professor with 43 employees, and Professor with 29 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of the Sciences were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 63 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 47 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 37 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of the Sciences was Female Assistant professor with 37 employees, Male Assistant professor with 31 employees, and Female Associate professor with 30 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of the Sciences.