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Immaculata University

Immaculata, Pennsylvania 19345

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences

Immaculata University is a private institution in Immaculata with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1163, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

64% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $75,701 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $29,464.

Established
1920
Motto
Scientia Floret Virtute
Mascot
Mac the Scottish Terrier
Type
Private university
Division
Division III

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78%Acceptance
1163SAT Avg
1,265Students
10:1Student:Faculty
64%Grad Rate
$75,701Earnings 10yr
$29,464Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate78.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1163

Reading & WritingMid: 590
530640
MathMid: 567
520620

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25
2628

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$28,550
Room & Board$12,870
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$45,416
Average Net Price$29,464
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$21,180
$30–48K$22,746
$48–75K$27,527
$75–110K$30,461
$110K+$32,793

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

46.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

1.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,560

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (71)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

80%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
1,265
Gender Split
72% / 28%
Women / Men
First Generation
35%
Pell Grant Recipients
21%

Race & Ethnicity

White 70%
Black 10%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 3%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate64.5%
Freshman Retention79.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$56,416
10 Years$75,701

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Mighty Macs

BasketballIntercollegiate basketballCollege basketballBasketball hall

History & Fun Facts

  • History Immaculata was founded as Villa Maria College, a women's college, in 1920.
  • It was the first Catholic college for women in the Philadelphia area.
  • The name was changed to Immaculata College in 1929.
  • The university became co-educational in the fall of 2005.
  • The current location of Immaculata University is in the Great Valley region of Chester County, Pennsylvania, near the Philadelphia Main Line community of Malvern, purchased by the sisters in 1906.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

100Average

Estimated from PA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
22 mi(38 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
95 mi(165 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
235 mi(407 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

PHL Philadelphia PHL21 mi
ABE Lehigh Valley44 mi
TTN Trenton-Mercer44 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA285 mi · ~8h 14m drive
New York, NY95 mi · ~2h 45m drive
Hartford, CT193 mi · ~5h 35m drive
Providence, RI250 mi · ~7h 13m drive
Albany, NY204 mi · ~5h 54m drive
Syracuse, NY211 mi · ~6h 6m drive
Rochester, NY240 mi · ~6h 56m drive
Buffalo, NY261 mi · ~7h 32m drive
Philadelphia, PA22 mi · ~38 min drive
Pittsburgh, PA235 mi · ~6h 47m drive
Harrisburg, PA72 mi · ~2h 5m drive
Newark, NJ88 mi · ~2h 33m drive
Trenton, NJ46 mi · ~1h 20m drive
Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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