Immaculata University Admissions

Immaculata University Admissions Overview:

Immaculata University has an acceptance rate of 82%. Admissions at Immaculata are not highly competitive, and students with solid grades and test scores have a good chance of being admitted. As part of the application, students will need to submit transcripts and standardized test scores.

Admissions Data (2016):

• Immaculata University Acceptance Rate: 82%
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 440 / 550
  • SAT Math: 420 / 530
  • SAT Writing: - / -
    • What these SAT numbers mean
  • ACT Composite: 18 / 23
  • ACT English: - / -
  • ACT Math: - / -
    • What these ACT numbers mean

Immaculata University Description:

Immaculata University is a private Catholic institution sponsored by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The spacious 375-acre campus is located in the town of Immaculata, Pennsylvania, on the Main Line about 20 miles west of Philadelphia. The university has a student faculty ratio of 10 to 1, and nearly 95% of classes have fewer than 30 students. Immaculata offers more than 60 majors, minors and pre-professional certifications for undergraduate students and nine master’s and doctoral programs. Popular areas of study include business administration, nursing and psychology for undergraduates and graduate programs in educational leadership and clinical psychology. Student life on campus is active, with nearly 40 student clubs and organizations as well as an active Greek life. The Immaculata Mighty Macs compete in the NCAA Division III Colonial States Athletic Conference. The university offers 19 men’s and women’s sports as well as several intramural athletic clubs.

Enrollment (2016):

• Total Enrollment: 2,610 (1,555 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 25% Male / 75% Female
• 61% Full-time

Costs (2016 - 17):

• Tuition and Fees: $35,210
• Books: $2,046 (why so much?)
• Room and Board: $12,500
• Other Expenses: $3,828
• Total Cost: $53,584

Immaculata University Financial Aid (2015 - 16):

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 99%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 98%
  • Loans: 84%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $20,448
  • Loans: $10,627

Academic Programs:

• Most Popular Majors: Business Administration, Nursing, Organizational Management, Psychology

Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates:

• First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 79%
• Transfer Out Rate: 25%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 56%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 67%

Intercollegiate Athletic Programs:

• Men's Sports: Lacrosse, Soccer, Cross Country, Basketball, Baseball, Tennis, Golf, Track and Field
• Women's Sports: Field Hockey, Track and Field, Cross Country, Softball, Soccer, Tennis, Basketball

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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Immaculata University Mission Statement:

see the complete mission statement at http://www.immaculata.edu/about-iu

"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."