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Rosemont College

Rosemont College
1400 Montgomery Avenue
Rosemont, PA 19010-1699

Official telephone: (610) 527-0200

Fax number: (610) 527-0341
Website: www.rosemont.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 522
Full-time undergraduates: 442
Part-time undergraduates: 80
Total graduate students: 368
Full-time graduate students: 108
Part-time graduate students: 260
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 20
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Northeast
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 21%
First-year student enrollment breakdown:
4.1% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
43.9% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
8.1% Hispanic/Latino
35.8% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4.9% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
3.3% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown
Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown:
0.2% American Indian or Alaskan Native
4.8% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
37.9% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
6.3% Hispanic/Latino
42.9% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3.4% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
1.0% Nonresident Alien
3.4% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 56 acres
City or town school is located in: Rosemont, PA
Population of city/town: 4,500
Locations of branch/satellite campuses: Branch campus in Philadelphia.
Nearest major city: Philadelphia
Distance of nearest major city: 11 miles
Population of nearest major city: 1,536,000
Online campus map: www.rosemont.edu/rmc/
other_info/campus_info/
campus_map.html

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • coed dorms (95%)
  • other housing including Honors housing for juniors and seniors. (5%)
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 70%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 90%
Percent of students who live off campus: 10%
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: 60%
Student conduct policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: yes

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: yes
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 100
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes
Additional library facilities/collections:
Computer work stations. Slide collection.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
reading, writing, math, study skills
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, health insurance
Counseling services:
minority student, older student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious
Career placement services:
co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: partially

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station
School newspaper(s): The Rambler, published monthly
Number of honor societies: 4
Total number of registered organizations: 23
Campus-based religious organizations:
campus ministry, Hillel, Muslim Student Association
Minority student organizations:
Association of Latin American Students, Irish Heritage Society, Middle East Peace Watch, Organization of African American Students
International student organizations:
international club, Caribbean Students Association
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
activities council, Best Buddies, Jest and Gesture, Model UN, Ram Squad, Harmony

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Lynn Rothenhoefer,
Athletic Director
School colors: burgundy and grey
School mascot: Rosemont Raven
Athletic conference memberships: Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (Division III), Colonial States Athletic Conference

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's basketballno 
Men's cross-countryno 
Men's golfno 
Men's lacrosseno 
Men's soccerno 
Men's tennisno 
Women's basketballnoPAIAW, PAC, NCAA Div. III
Women's cross-countryno 
Women's lacrossenoNCAA Div. III
Women's soccerno 
Women's softballnoPAIAW, PAC, NCAA Div. III
Women's tennisnoPAIAW, PAC, NCAA Div. III
Women's volleyballnoPAIAW, PAC, NCAA Div. III

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: 40%
Athletic facilities:
fitness center, gymnasium, tennis courts, fitness center; field hockey, lacrosse, and softball fields

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest international airport: Philadelphia (15 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: Rosemont, PA (1 mile)
Nearest passenger bus service: Philadelphia (11 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: 50%
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: excellent
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

AFTER GRADUATION
Percent of graduates who pursue further study: 15% immediately, 20% within one year of graduation
List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:
Pennsylvania State University--Great Valley, Rosemont College, Rutgers -- New Brunswick, St. Joseph's University, Temple University, University of Pennsylvania, Villanova University, Widener University.
Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: 50% within six months of graduation, 63% within one year of graduation, 90% within two years of graduation
List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:
Aken Philadelphia, Catholic Social Services, Citizens Bank, Commerce Bank, e-Lead Corporation , School District of Philadelphia, Sovereign Bank, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
List of most prominent alumni/ae:
  • Patricia Lawford Kennedy
  • Linda FIorentino
  • Pat Ciarrocchi.

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