University of the Sciences: Statistics

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# 3339 of 14,131 In the World
# 937 of 2,597 In North America
# 868 of 2,496 In the United States
# 56 of 155 In Pennsylvania
# 8 of 19 In Philadelphia
# 614 of 99 For Critical Care Nursing
Top 1-3 For 11 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate

69%

Enrollment

4,473

Average SAT

1,340

Average ACT

30

Avg. cost to attend

$29,948 /y

Aid receiving

100%

Type

Privatenot-for-profit

Highest Degree

Doctor's degree

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate69%
Academic CalendarSemesters
Enrollment4,473

We've calculated the 69% acceptance rate for University of the Sciences based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at University of the Sciences.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Publications & Citations

University of the Sciences has published 6,628 scientific papers with 142,697 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Medicine, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, and Psychology.

Publication / Citation count by topic

Biology
4,087 / 105,594
Chemistry
3,750 / 88,642
Medicine
3,620 / 86,693
Engineering
3,014 / 64,500
Computer Science
2,853 / 57,086
Physics
2,709 / 59,984
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
2,355 / 50,806
Biochemistry
2,193 / 58,803
Environmental Science
2,145 / 49,560
Psychology
1,910 / 48,931
Genetics
1,895 / 46,572
Organic chemistry
1,826 / 48,269
Quantum and Particle physics
1,780 / 41,266
Materials Science
1,487 / 36,985
Political Science
1,303 / 22,594
Law
1,265 / 22,147
Mathematics
1,218 / 25,585
Pathology
1,203 / 38,475
Psychiatry
1,193 / 32,819
Geology
1,094 / 29,763
Geography and Cartography
1,013 / 23,265
Pharmacology
994 / 25,042
Philosophy
941 / 14,570
Business
926 / 15,019
Statistics
911 / 21,111
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
882 / 13,915
Nursing
798 / 17,155
Sociology
783 / 18,321
Surgery
735 / 20,897
Ecology
724 / 18,417
Electrical Engineering
698 / 11,091
Economics
692 / 11,512
Paleontology
687 / 16,875
Optics
680 / 16,132
Neuroscience
647 / 19,756
Family medicine
638 / 11,643
Chemical Engineering
559 / 16,683
Immunology
558 / 13,928
History
557 / 13,006
Metallurgy
550 / 13,517

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13 Notable alumni

Edward Parrish

1. Edward Parrish

1822-1872 (aged 50)
pharmacist
Edward Parrish was an American pharmacist. He was the first president of Swarthmore College.
Susan Hayhurst

2. Susan Hayhurst

1820-1909 (aged 89)
physician educator pharmacist teacher
Susan Hayhurst was an American physician, pharmacist, and educator, and the first woman to earn a pharmaceutical degree in the United States.
Silas M. Burroughs

3. Silas M. Burroughs

1846-1895 (aged 49)
industrialist chemist pharmacist
Silas Mainville Burroughs was an American pharmaceutical entrepreneur who founded Burroughs Wellcome & Co.
Philip Needleman

4. Philip Needleman

1939-2024 (aged 85)
pharmacologist
Philip Needleman was an American medical researcher, pharmaceutical industry executive and leader and philanthropist.
All 13 notable alumni
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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names USPUSciences
Founded 1821
Motto Nosse haec omnia salus estTo know all this is health
Colors crimson, gray
Academic calendar Semesters
Classification Doctoral/Professional Universities
Address 600 South 43rd Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104-4495 United States
City Population 1,604,000
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