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| Location | Immaculata, Pennsylvania |
| Online | immaculata.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located 30 miles west of Philadelphia in Chester County, Pennsylvania, Immaculata University is a private Catholic institution situated on a suburban 375-acre campus characterized by Georgian architecture and expansive lawns. Founded in 1920 by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the university began as a women's college and became fully coeducational in 2005. The institution offers undergraduate and graduate programs with notable strengths in nursing, business, education, and psychology, while maintaining its traditional liberal arts foundation. Immaculata provides traditional dormitory housing for undergraduate students across several residence halls, and the university competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Mighty Macs, with basketball and field hockey among its prominent sports programs.
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Immaculata University is rated within the top 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Immaculata University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#481 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#337 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#41 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#37 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#559 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#48 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1050/1260 |
| ACT | 26/28 |
| GPA | 3.5 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $850 |
| Room and Board | $12,870 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,984 |
| Total One Year Cost | $45,704 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 43% |
| Business | 29% |
| Psychology | 5% |
| Education | 4% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 3% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=213011 IPEDS survey data for Immaculata University.
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Last updated February 24, 2025