University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

At a Glance

History

• A private, comprehensive, coeducational university founded in 1821 as Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, the first school of pharmacy in North America

Campus

• 18 buildings on 29 acres in Philadelphia’s University City neighborhood

Enrollment

• Undergraduate: 2,600
• Graduate: 370
• Student/faculty ratio: 13:1

Faculty

• 145 full-time, most holding the most advanced degree in their field

Academics

• More than 20 majors in five colleges
• More than 10 MS programs; MBA program; MPH program
• Six PhD programs
• Three certificate programs

Facilities

• More than 100 state-of-the-art laboratories
• The Center for Advanced Pharmacy Studies, the first laboratory of its kind at any college of pharmacy nationwide
• The 78,000-square-foot Athletic Recreation Center
• The new McNeil Science and Technology Center, a three-story, 78,000-square-foot leading-edge teaching and research site

Student life

• Professional clubs
• Honor societies
• Religious organizations
• Service and social fraternities and sororities
• Student government
• Campus newspaper
• 12 varsity and 14 intramural sports