Immaculata University

  • 6/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Immaculata, PA
  • 3.0 4 reviews
#39 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

Overview

Total enrollment

2,512
Immaculata University overview
  • Location Immaculata, Pennsylvania
  • Website immaculata.edu
  • Type Private 4 Year
  • Setting Large Suburban
  • Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Immaculata University overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located 30 miles west of Philadelphia in Chester County, Pennsylvania, Immaculata University is a private Catholic institution situated on a suburban 375-acre campus characterized by Georgian architecture and expansive lawns. Founded in 1920 by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the university began as a women's college and became fully coeducational in 2005. The institution offers undergraduate and graduate programs with notable strengths in nursing, business, education, and psychology, while maintaining its traditional liberal arts foundation. Immaculata provides traditional dormitory housing for undergraduate students across several residence halls, and the university competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Mighty Macs, with basketball and field hockey among its prominent sports programs.

Ratings

Immaculata University is rated within the top 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    6 out of 10
  • Academics
    7 out of 10
  • Resources
    4 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    6 out of 10
  • Value
    5 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Challenging
Immaculata University admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1156/1323
  • GPA 3.5

Acceptance Rate

85.8%
Immaculata University applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 13.1%
  • Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$29,330
Costs for Immaculata University
Fee Cost
Tuition $29,330
Books and Supplies $1,300
Other Fees $1,200
Room and Board $13,150
Budget for Other Expenses $2,984
Total One Year Cost $47,964

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$55,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

55% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Immaculata University are Health Professions, Business, and Psychology. 43% of students major in Health Professions, 29% in Business, and 5% in Psychology.

  • Health Professions 43%
  • Business 29%
  • Psychology 5%
  • Education 4%
  • Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 3%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=213011.

GPA calculator: Immaculata University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026