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#4 Best colleges for social work in PennsylvaniaImmaculata University
Immaculata, PA · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $24,258 a year
Median debt at graduation: $27,000 (all students)
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Upcoming admissions events
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Rankings
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In America
- Best colleges for criminal justice in America#101 of 1,046
- Best colleges for social work in America#87 of 605
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in America#139 of 950
- Best colleges for nursing in America#167 of 1,068
- Best small colleges in America#144 of 906
- Best colleges for accounting in America#180 of 1,132
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- Best colleges for marketing in America#146 of 834
- Best colleges for business in America#281 of 1,563
- Best colleges for education in America#239 of 1,318
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in America#236 of 1,238
- Best colleges for finance in America#151 of 744
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#373 of 1,829
- Best colleges for psychology in America#302 of 1,418
- Best colleges in America#396 of 1,829
- Best colleges for English in America#285 of 1,283
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in America#303 of 1,358
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in America#154 of 681
- Colleges that pay for themselves fastest in America#137 of 598
- Best test-optional colleges in America#346 of 1,481
- Best colleges for history in America#299 of 1,247
- Best colleges for mathematics in America#298 of 1,215
In Pennsylvania
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in Pennsylvania#4 of 60
- Best value colleges in Pennsylvania#6 of 60
- Best value colleges in the Northeast in Pennsylvania#6 of 60
- Best colleges for social work in Pennsylvania#4 of 34
- Best small colleges in Pennsylvania#10 of 69
- Best colleges for criminal justice in Pennsylvania#12 of 82
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- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in Pennsylvania#9 of 56
- Colleges that pay for themselves fastest in Pennsylvania#9 of 54
- Best colleges for nursing in Pennsylvania#12 of 68
- Best colleges for accounting in Pennsylvania#16 of 80
- Best colleges for business in Pennsylvania#22 of 108
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in Pennsylvania#20 of 90
- Best colleges for education in Pennsylvania#19 of 85
- Best colleges in Pennsylvania#28 of 118
- Best colleges for psychology in Pennsylvania#26 of 105
- Best test-optional colleges in Pennsylvania#28 of 113
- Best colleges for NCAA Division III athletes in Pennsylvania#15 of 60
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.71%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.83%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,260
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.11 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$6,267
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $43,979 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 1,529 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 30% · Women 70% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 35% |
| First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023 | 28% |
| Total students | 2,407 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $24,258 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $43,979 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $27,000 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 71% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 60% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 62% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 61% |
| First-year retention | 83% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $75,701 |
| Admission rate | 86% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | No application fee |
| Admission College website | Rolling admission |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $1,520 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 23% |
| Average SAT | 1260 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 578–660 |
| SAT math | 578–663 |
| ACT composite | — |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Good · Top 41% (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Nursing | |
| Human resources | |
| Finance | |
| Health administration | |
| Business administration | |
| Educational leadership | |
| Allied health | |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | |
| Kinesiology and exercise science |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Accounting, Biology, Biopsychology, Chemistry, Criminal justice, Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, English, History, Homeland Security, Information science, Information technology, Interdisciplinary studies, International relations, Liberal arts, Management information systems, Marketing, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Music, Other communication, journalism, and related programs, Psychology, Public administration, Public health, Rehabilitation and therapy, Romance languages, Secondary education, Social work, Sociology, Software and media applications, Teacher education, Theology, Writing and rhetoric.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Health professions | |
| Business | |
| Education | |
| Parks, recreation and fitness | |
| Psychology |
Campus life
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | Suburb |
| Part-time undergraduates | 17% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 18% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $13,150 |
| Sports | NCAA Division III · Atlantic East Conference |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 11 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 12%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 100%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $15,224IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 38% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)About 21 miles away · about 45 minutes by car |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | PhiladelphiaAbout 23 miles away · about 50 minutes by car |
| Typical weather | 30°F in January · 75°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from West Chester 2 NW, PA, about 5 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Immaculata University’s Compass Score?
- Very good (grade B+). It ranks in the top 22% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Immaculata University cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $24,258 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Immaculata University?
- Immaculata University admitted 86% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Immaculata University’s graduates do?
- 71% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $75,701; the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 213011
- Carnegie classification: Doctoral/professional university
- Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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