Immaculata University — College Profile

About

Immaculata University, a private Catholic institution situated on a scenic campus in Chester County, Pennsylvania, is best known for its exceptional programs in nursing, allied health sciences, music therapy, and education. Rooted in the heritage of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the student experience is defined by a close-knit, values-centered community that emphasizes ethical leadership, personalized faculty mentorship, and active service learning. The university boasts a storied athletic legacy as the home of the pioneering "Mighty Macs" women’s basketball team, which won the nation's first three consecutive collegiate national championships in the 1970s. Today, students benefit from this resilient campus spirit alongside robust clinical affiliations and internship opportunities throughout the greater Philadelphia metropolitan area.

Wikipedia:Immaculata University is a private Catholic university in East Whiteland Township, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Location

Immaculata, PA, 19345 · Suburb campus

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Nearest airport from college

PHL · Philadelphia

21 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

These figures are federal data and may be out of date.

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Tuition & fees$29,330

Housing & food (on campus)$13,150

Books & supplies$1,300

Cost of attendance$43,979

Average net price$24,258

Same price for all students

Tuition & fees$29,330

Housing & food (on campus)$13,150

Books & supplies$1,300

Cost of attendance$43,979

Average net price$24,258

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Net price by family income · 2023-24

$0–30k

$20,539

$30–48k

$19,694

$48–75k

$19,150

$75–110k

$24,204

$110k+

$28,997

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

68%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

55%

Back for yr 2

83%

Transferred

23%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

64% graduated · 30% transferred · 6% left or unknown · none still enrolled

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$56,416

10 yrs after entry$75,701

Debt

Median at graduation$27,000

Monthly payment$286

Middle 50% owe$10.7k–$29.1k

90th percentile$39,960

Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral/Professional University: 58% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,545 earned 10 yrs after entry.

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

86%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

1260

R 578–660 · M 578–663

ACT midpoint

SAT middle 50%: 1156–1323

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Essay prompts

How much essays count at Immaculata University: Considered (one of four levels: very important · important · considered · not considered)

Source: Immaculata University's Common Data Set for 2025-26 — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

If Immaculata University asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

The personal essay is separate: see the Common App essay prompts.

Student Body

Gender

Men 30%Women 70%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

11 : 1

Pell grant

23%

First-gen

35%

Family income

$65,352

Independent

37%

Age at entry

25.0

Part-time

17%

Race & ethnicity

White

67%

Hispanic

14%

Black

11%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division III without football · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Cross Country
Men's · Women's
Field Hockey
Women's
Lacrosse
Men's · Women's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Swimming
Men's · Women's
Tennis
Men's · Women's
Track and Field (Indoor)
Men's · Women's
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Men's · Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$56,416

After 10 yrs

$75,701

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing70

Psychology, General24

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness23

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions20

Business Administration, Management and Operations20

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods18

Finance and Financial Management Services17

Health and Medical Administrative Services13

Marketing11

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management9

Biology, General9

Sociology8

Accounting and Related Services8

Criminal Justice and Corrections7

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas6

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services6

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$26M

Full-time faculty

100%

Faculty salary

$4,852/mo

Teaching spend

$6,267

per student

Federal loans

50%

Classification

Carnegie type

Doctoral/Professional University

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, inclusive admissions