Campus & Student Life at University of the Sciences

Home to about 1,461 undergraduates in 2020, University of the Sciences is a small, private university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, University of the Sciences offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by University of the Sciences can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our University of the Sciences Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

University of the Sciences Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit University of the Sciences Disability Services.

University of the Sciences for the Military

While not a "service academy", University of the Sciences does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit University of the Sciences Veteran Services . For more information, check out our University of the Sciences for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of the Sciences

University of the Sciences offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of the Sciences

University of the Sciences has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,461 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,382 (94.6%). Part-time attendance was 79 (5.4%).

University of the Sciences is Ranked #1,022 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, University of the Sciences is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank University of the Sciences #1022 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at University of the Sciences by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the University of the Sciences Diversity Guide.

University of the Sciences Competes in the NCAA

University of the Sciences has a total of 141 student athletes, 74 men and 67 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of the Sciences Athletics