Immaculata University

www.immaculata.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$26,900

2021 Average Net Price

$28,510

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.06%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

79.6%

2,067 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,478

48.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

69%

129 Graduates

About

Immaculata University is a higher education institution located in Chester County, PA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Immaculata University were Registered Nursing (75 degrees awarded), Kinesiology & Exercise Science (33 degrees), and Health Care Administration & Management (31 degrees).

In 2021, 589 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Immaculata University. 77.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 22.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (421 degrees), 5.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (81 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Immaculata University is $26,900, which is $−2,092 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Immaculata University is $26,900, which is $−2,092 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,510.

In 2021, 64% of undergraduate students attending Immaculata University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$26,900

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Immaculata University was $26,900. The cost of tuition at Immaculata University is $−2,092 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Immaculata University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$28,510

2021 Value

1.53%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Immaculata University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,510. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Immaculata University grew by 1.53%.

This chart compares the average net price of Immaculata University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,620

Room and Board

$2,166

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Immaculata University was of $12,620 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,166. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Immaculata University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

64% of undergraduate students at Immaculata University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 4.48% with respect to 2020, when 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Immaculata University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.06%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Immaculata University was 1.06%, which represents 6 out of the 567 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Immaculata University received 2,067 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 5.57% annual growth. Out of those 2,067 applicants, 1,645 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 79.6% acceptance rate.

There were 2,478 students enrolled at Immaculata University in 2021. 30% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Immaculata University has an overall enrollment yield of 17.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

79.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,645

Accepted Out of 2,067

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Immaculata University was 79.6% (1,645 admissions from 2,067 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 82.4%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 5.57%, while admissions grew by 1.92%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Immaculata University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

30%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

30% of enrolled first-time students at Immaculata University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Immaculata University had a total enrollment of 2,478 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Immaculata University is 1,196 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,282. This means that 48.3% of students enrolled at Immaculata University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Immaculata University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.5% White, 10.7% Black or African American, 6.86% Hispanic or Latino, 2.14% Asian, 1.57% Two or More Races, 0.0807% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0404% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Immaculata University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.8%), followed by White Male (23.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (65.8%), followed by White Male (12.2%) and Black or African American Female (6.12%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

48.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Immaculata University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,478 students. The full-time enrollment at Immaculata University is 1,196 and the part-time enrollment is 1,282. This means that 48.3% of students enrolled at Immaculata University are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Immaculata University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

82%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Immaculata University was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Immaculata University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Immaculata University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,872 enrolled students
Black or African American
265 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
170 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Immaculata University is 75.5% White, 10.7% Black or African American, 6.86% Hispanic or Latino, 2.14% Asian, 1.57% Two or More Races, 0.0807% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0404% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 60 students (2.42%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 323 more women than men received degrees from Immaculata University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Immaculata University is white (421 degrees awarded). There were 5.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (81 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Immaculata University is Registered Nursing (75 degrees awarded), followed by Kinesiology & Exercise Science (33 degrees) and Health Care Administration & Management (31 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Immaculata University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (98 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (33 degrees), and EDUCATION. (100 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Immaculata University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,807,699 people), Registered nurses (1,438,165 people), Secondary school teachers (482,584 people), Education administrators (332,450 people), and Other managers (270,021 people).

The most specialized majors at Immaculata University in 2021 are Psychology (98 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (33 degrees), EDUCATION. (100 degrees), History (7 degrees), and Health (193 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Immaculata University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Immaculata University are Psychology (98 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (33 degrees), EDUCATION. (100 degrees), History (7 degrees), and Health (193 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Immaculata University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,300,394 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,768,651 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (554,284 people), Outpatient care centers (421,866 people), and Offices of physicians (272,263 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Immaculata University.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
75 degree-majors awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
33 degree-majors awarded
Health Care Administration & Management
31 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Immaculata University was Registered Nursing with 75 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Immaculata University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

133

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

456

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 133 degrees were awarded to men at Immaculata University, which is 0.292 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (456).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Immaculata University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 17 degrees were awarded to men at Immaculata University in General Educational Leadership & Administration, which is 0.309 times less than the 55 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 68 degrees were awarded to men at Immaculata University in Registered Nursing, which is 9.71 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

56%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 56% of students graduating from Immaculata University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 68% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Immaculata University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.88% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
421 degrees awarded
Black or African American
81 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
39 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Immaculata University is white (421 degrees awarded). There were 5.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (81 degrees).

1.87% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
325 degrees awarded
White Male
96 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
65 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Immaculata University is white female (325 degrees awarded). There were 3.39 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (96 degrees).

Operations

Immaculata University has an endowment valued at nearly $26.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.82M (21.8%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, Immaculata University had a total salary expenditure of 36.5M. Immaculata University employs 28 Assistant professors, 23 Professors and 12 Associate professors. Most academics at Immaculata University are Female Assistant professor (23), Female Professor (15), and Male Professor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Immaculata University are: Management, with 37 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 28 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 26 employees.

Endowment

$26.7M

2021 Endowment

27.5%

growth from 2020

Immaculata University has an endowment valued at about $26.7M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Immaculata University grew 27.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $361M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Immaculata University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$14.8M

2021 Salaries

1.88%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Immaculata University paid a median of $14.8M in salaries, which represents 40.5% of their overall expenditure ($36.5M) and a 1.88% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.52M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Immaculata University paid a total of $4.52M to 78 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

28 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

37 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Immaculata University were Assistant professor with 28 employees, Professor with 23 employees, and Associate professor with 12 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Immaculata University were Management with 37 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 28 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 26 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Immaculata University was Female Assistant professor with 23 employees, Female Professor with 15 employees, and Male Professor with 8 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Immaculata University.