Immaculata University

www.immaculata.edu

Add Comparison

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$27,700

2.97% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$29,499

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

78.4%

1,958 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,407

50.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

64.5%

127 Graduates

About

Immaculata University is a higher education institution located in Chester County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Immaculata University were Registered Nursing (70 degrees awarded), General Psychology (24 degrees), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (22 degrees).

In 2023, 517 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Immaculata University. 73.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (389 degrees), 6.27 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (62 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Immaculata University is $27,700, which is $−3,303 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Immaculata University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 485 total borrowers.

Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Doctoral Universities

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Immaculata University is $27,700, which is $3,304 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $29,499.

In 2023, 68% of undergraduate students attending Immaculata University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$27,700

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Immaculata University was $27,700. The cost of tuition at Immaculata University is $−3,304 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

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

Average Net Price

$29,499

2023 Value

1.07%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Immaculata University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,499. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Immaculata University grew by 1.07%.

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 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

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

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

68% of undergraduate students at Immaculata University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 3.03% with respect to 2022, when 66% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Immaculata University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 485 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 1,958 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 10.5% annual growth. Out of those 1,958 applicants, 1,536 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 78.4% acceptance rate.

There were 2,407 students enrolled at Immaculata University in 2023. 26% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Immaculata University has an overall enrollment yield of 18.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

78.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,536

Accepted Out of 1,958

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Immaculata University was 78.4% (1,536 admissions from 1,958 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 69.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 10.5%, while admissions grew by 0.655%.

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

26%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

26% of enrolled first-time students at Immaculata University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Immaculata University had a total enrollment of 2,407 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Immaculata University is 1,214 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,193. This means that 50.4% of students enrolled at Immaculata University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Immaculata University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.4% White, 8.64% Black or African American, 8.23% Hispanic or Latino, 2.87% Asian, 1.54% Two or More Races, 0.0831% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0831% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Immaculata University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (49%), followed by White Male (23.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.53%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (60.8%), followed by White Male (14.7%) and Black or African American Female (8.42%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

50.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Immaculata University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,407 students. The full-time enrollment at Immaculata University is 1,214 and the part-time enrollment is 1,193. This means that 50.4% of students enrolled at Immaculata University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% 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

80%

2023 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 80%. 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 (2023)

White
1,814 enrolled students
Black or African American
208 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
198 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Immaculata University is 75.4% White, 8.64% Black or African American, 8.23% Hispanic or Latino, 2.87% Asian, 1.54% Two or More Races, 0.0831% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0831% 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 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% 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, 59 students (2.45%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 243 more women than men received degrees from Immaculata University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Immaculata University is white (389 degrees awarded). There were 6.27 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (62 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Immaculata University is Registered Nursing (70 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (24 degrees) and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (22 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (84 degrees awarded), Education (106 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (23 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 (1,769,619 people), Registered nurses (1,643,687 people), Accountants & auditors (1,076,902 people), Other managers (938,671 people), and Secondary school teachers (602,488 people).

The most specialized majors at Immaculata University in 2023 are Psychology (84 degrees awarded), Education (106 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (23 degrees), Health (164 degrees), and Business (77 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Immaculata University are Psychology (84 degrees awarded), Education (106 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (23 degrees), Health (164 degrees), and Business (77 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (3,635,206 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,077,898 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (810,092 people), Computer Systems Design (611,350 people), and Banking & related activities (539,078 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 (2023)

Registered Nursing
70 degrees awarded
General Psychology
24 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
22 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Immaculata University was Registered Nursing with 70 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

137

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

380

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 137 degrees were awarded to men at Immaculata University, which is 0.361 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (380).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Immaculata University in General Educational Leadership & Administration, which is 0.364 times less than the 55 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 61 degrees were awarded to men at Immaculata University in Registered Nursing, which is 6.78 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

56%

100% Completion Time

69%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 56% of students graduating from Immaculata University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 69% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 69% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Immaculata University is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
389 degrees awarded
Black or African American
62 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
40 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Immaculata University is white (389 degrees awarded). There were 6.27 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (62 degrees).

0.58% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
283 degrees awarded
White Male
106 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
44 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Immaculata University is white female (283 degrees awarded). There were 2.67 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (106 degrees).

Operations

Immaculata University has an endowment valued at nearly $25.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3M (11.8%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Immaculata University had a total salary expenditure of 39.9M. Immaculata University employs 27 Assistant professors, 18 Professors and 14 No academic ranks. Most academics at Immaculata University are Female Assistant professor (16), Male Assistant professor (11), and Female Professor (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Immaculata University are: Management, with 32 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 27 employees, and Service with 23 employees.

Endowment

$25.5M

2023 Endowment

1.39%

decline from 2022

Immaculata University has an endowment valued at about $25.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Immaculata University declined 1.39% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $408M 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

$15.9M

2023 Salaries

1.98%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Immaculata University paid a median of $15.9M in salaries, which represents 39.8% of their overall expenditure ($39.9M) and a 1.98% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.4% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.88% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.65M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Immaculata University paid a total of $4.65M to 79 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

27 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

32 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Immaculata University were Assistant professor with 27 employees, Professor with 18 employees, and No academic rank with 14 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Immaculata University were Management with 32 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 27 employees, and Service with 23 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Immaculata University was Female Assistant professor with 16 employees, Male Assistant professor with 11 employees, and Female Professor with 10 employees.

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

Keep Exploring

University of New Mexico-Main Campus

University

Boise State University

University

Rutgers University-Newark

University

University of California-Merced

University

Cardinal Stritch University

University