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Philadelphia University
Philadelphia University has grown throughout its 125-year history to become one of the largest and most diverse private colleges in Pennsylvania. With more than 3,100 part- and full-time students hailing from all over the world, Philadelphia University stresses its inter-disciplinary programs that help students grow in both the arts and sciences.
The college offers a diverse array of undergraduate and graduate degrees in areas ranging from the science to landscape architecture to textile engineering and science. There are both part-time and full-time options available to provide flexibility for students in various circumstances. The college's inter-disciplinary approach to teaching results in an innovative and valuable education.
The faculty at Philadelphia University comes from academia, research, and business to give students a well-rounded perspective. Class sizes are kept small to facilitate learning initiatives and ensure that you have opportunities to get feedback and further direction from your instructors. The college's 52 buildings on its 100-acre campus include The Kanbar Campus Center, a social gathering area for faculty and students alike, and the Athletic and Recreation Center.
Philadelphia University Beginnings
Philadelphia University was founded in 1884 as the Philadelphia Textile School--an initiative of a group of American textile manufacturers who wanted to make the US textile industry more competitive with its European counterpart.
Courses in arts, sciences, and business administration were added over the years to complement the textile focus and the number of students at the college grew exponentially.
Philadelphia University's first graduate degree program was offered in 1976. In 1999, the college was granted university status and created their six component schools, namely:
- School of Architecture
- School of Business Administration
- School of Design and Media
- School of Engineering & Textiles
- School of Liberal Arts
- School of Science & Health
The Philadelphia University Learning Experience
Classes in the college's degree programs include more than just academic theory. Philadelphia University's almost two dozen labs and studios allow you to gain hands-on experience in the areas of textile design, landscape architecture, graphic design, and science. The Design Center houses the college's collection of vintage and current textiles as well as provides opportunities for public design interactions.
The campus itself uses the latest technology to keep students, faculty, and administration connected. The college's network includes voice and data transmission capability as well as email and high-speed Internet access.
A Well-Rounded Education
Philadelphia University offers many traditional college experiences to its students beyond basic academics. For those involved in sports, the college hosts NCAA Division II teams in basketball, golf, baseball, crew, and soccer.
Internships are also available in most disciplines at Philadelphia University that provide credit towards degree programs. Internships allow you to gain real-world experience prior to committing to a full-time permanent position. Internships often lead to permanent positions in the future and the placement rate at the college is high. The Career Services Center maintains lists of internship opportunities for Philadelphia University students and also helps you prepare for your interviews. The college also helps you create internships with companies that are great fits for your individual career aspirations.
Philadelphia University also provides the opportunity to live on campus for the full university experience. The campus includes six residence facilities as well as townhouses for upperclassmen. Each facility is overseen by residence coordinators and assistants--graduate and undergraduate students who monitor the residences and are a resource to students living there. The college also provides links to off-campus housing opportunities for students seeking more flexible living arrangements.
Accreditation
Philadelphia University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. As part of the accreditation process, an evaluation team visits our campus every ten years to assess the extent to which we are meeting the 14 Standards for Accreditation established by the Commission. In between these visits, the University submits a written report to the Commission - the Periodic Review Report.
