University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
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About this organization
Mission
UNIVERSITY OF THE SCIENCES PREPARES STUDENTS TO BECOME LEADERS, INNOVATORS, AND SKILLED PRACTITIONERS IN THE SCIENCES, THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS, AND RELATED DISCIPLINES.
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THE MISSION OF UNIVERSITY OF THE SCIENCES (USCIENCES) IS TO EDUCATE STUDENTS TO BECOME LEADERS AND INNOVATORS IN THE SCIENCES, THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS, AND EMERGING RELATED DISCIPLINES BY PROVIDING EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING, RESEARCH, AND SERVICE. THE UNIVERSITY POSITIONS STUDENTS TO ENTER THE MARKETPLACE STRAIGHT FROM GRADUATION OR SEEK HIGHER DEGREES. FULLY ACCREDITED BY THE MIDDLE STATES COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION, USCIENCES WAS FOUNDED IN 1821 AS PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, THE FIRST COLLEGE OF PHARMACY IN NORTH AMERICA. THE INSTITUTION CHANGED ITS NAME IN 1998 TO REFLECT THE BROADER RANGE OF ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES THE UNIVERSITY CURRENTLY OFFERS. USCIENCES BUILDS THE FOUNDATION FOR PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS BY PROVIDING STUDENTS WITH A CONCENTRATED CURRICULUM, HANDS-ON EDUCATION, AND REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCES. THE RESULTS ARE REWARDING, WELL-PAYING CAREERS AND DISCOVERIES ACROSS THE PHARMACEUTICAL, MEDICAL, HEALTHCARE, AND BIOTECH SPECTRUMS WORLDWIDE WHERE USCIENCES ALUMNI, FACULTY, AND STUDENTS ARE PROVEN EVERYWHERE THEY GO. TODAY, APPROXIMATELY 2,302 (1,248 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS, 1,054 GRADUATE STUDENTS) STUDENTS ARE ENROLLED IN TOP MAJORS SUCH AS (WITH THE HIGHEST ENROLLMENT) PHARMACY, PHYSICAL THERAPY, BIOLOGY, AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY. THE UNIVERSITY STUDENT BODY IS 47% NON-WHITE AND 62% FEMALE. STUDENTS ENJOY A STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO OF 9:1 AND ACCESS TO MORE THAN 100 LABORATORIES AND COMPUTER LABS AND OVER 90+ CLUBS AND CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS. THROUGHOUT ITS HISTORY, THE UNIVERSITY HAS BEEN, AND CONTINUES TO BE, AN INCUBATOR FOR A THRIVING ALUMNI NETWORK WHO SHARE A PASSION FOR EXPLORATION AND DISCOVERY IN PHARMACY, SCIENCE, AND HEALTHCARE AS WELL AS FOR GOVERNMENTAL, BUSINESS, AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONS. THE RESULTS OF A USCIENCES EDUCATION ARE REWARDING, WELL-PAYING CAREERS AND DISCOVERIES ACROSS THE PHARMACEUTICAL, MEDICAL, HEALTHCARE, AND BIOTECH SPECTRUMS WORLDWIDE. THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S COLLEGE SCORECARD RANKS USCIENCES NO. 1 FOR HIGHEST EARNINGS AMONG PA, NJ, AND DE GRADUATES WITH A MEDIAN ANNUAL INCOME OF $91,600 A DECADE AFTER STUDENTS ENROLLED AND ALSO RANKS USCIENCES NO. 4 IN THE MID-ATLANTIC REGION AND NO. 7 IN THE U.S., WHEN COMPARED WITH GRADUATES FROM COLLEGES WITH PROGRAMS IN THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED FIELDS. (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S COLLEGE SCORECARD HTTPS://COLLEGESCORECARD.ED.GOV); USCIENCES PREPARES STUDENTS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS THAT RANK AMONG THE 25 BEST JOBS IN THE U.S. INCLUDING DENTIST, PHARMACIST, PHYSICIAN, PHYSICAL THERAPIST, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT, AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT 2016) THE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS IS LOCATED ON A 36-ACRE SITE COMPRISED OF 23 BUILDINGS IN THE UNIVERSITY CITY SECTION OF PHILADELPHIA, HOME TO MORE THAN 40,000 COLLEGE STUDENTS EACH YEAR. AMONG USCIENCES NEWEST BUILDINGS IS THE INTEGRATED PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION COMPLEX A 57,000-SQUARE-FOOT, THREE-STORY BUILDING OPENED IN 2014 WHICH SHOWCASES AN INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION MODEL THAT PERMITS STUDENTS FROM SEVERAL DISCIPLINES, INCLUDING PHARMACY, PHYSICAL THERAPY, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, EXERCISE SCIENCE, PSYCHOLOGY, AND HEALTHCARE BUSINESS AND POLICY, TO OBTAIN TRADITIONAL AND HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing sets forth the mission of the non-profit as “University of the sciences prepares students to become leaders, innovators, and skilled practitioners in the sciences, the health professions, and related disciplines. we deliver excellence in teaching, research, and service through a safe and supportive environment in which our students live, learn, and succeed.”.
When detailing its responsibilities, they were listed as: “University of the sciences prepares students to become leaders, innovators, and skilled practitioners in the sciences, the health professions, and related disciplines.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally permitted to operate is PA.
- The address of the non-profit for 2019 according to the filing is 600 South 43rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, 191044495.
- The number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form as of 2019 is 1745.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Operates a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Has foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $1,004,665.
- The CEO compensation structure within the organization is based on a review and approval from a neutral party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 13 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1821.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $49,343,615 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $1,839,486 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization grants to a related person.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.