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Neumann University

Aston, Pennsylvania

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Neumann University, a Franciscan Catholic university in Aston, Pennsylvania

Discover the NU You at Neumann! Founded in 1965, Neumann University is a private, Catholic institution in the Franciscan tradition. With an emphasis on respect for individuals, concern for the environment, and social responsibility, Neumann excels throughout its bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs as well as its numerous student activities and 24 Division III sports teams.

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Neumann is a small school full of big opportunities. In addition to the traditional liberal arts degrees, students can tap into such in-demand fields as Cybersecurity, Data Science and Analytics, Nursing, and the Health Sciences. Regardless of major, every student gets professional experience through real-world, hands-on internships, clinical placements, or student-teaching practice. The location, suburban Philadelphia, provides ample opportunities for jobs and internships and is in close proximity to New York City and Washington, D.C.

Get to know Neumann University

Enrolled female students
64%
 
Enrolled male students
36%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time faculty
38%
 
Adjuncts
62%
 
Faculty Ratio
$33,900
Full-time tuition cost
Aug. 15
Application deadline
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Acceptance rate
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Out-of-state students
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Full-time faculty w/ terminal degree

Benefits

Student Activities

Student Activities

  • Campus Ministries
  • Choral groups
  • Dance
  • Drama/theatre
  • Jazz band
  • Literary magazine
  • Music ensembles
  • Musical theatre
  • Pep band
  • Radio station
  • Student government
  • Student-run film society
  • Television station
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High-Impact Practices

High-Impact Practices

  • First-Year Seminars and Experiences
  • Common Intellectual Experiences
  • Learning Communities
  • Writing-Intensive Courses
  • Collaborative Assignments and Projects
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Diversity/Global Learning
  • Service-Learning, Community-Based Learning
  • Internships/Coops/Practicums
  • Capstone Courses and Projects/Senior Experience
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Campus Resources

Campus Resources

  • Career Services
  • Writing Center
  • Academic Advisors
  • Library Services
  • Faculty Mentors
  • Disability Services
  • Health Services
  • Academic Tutors
  • Financial Aid Advisors
  • Student Success Initiative
  • Veteran Services
  • Peer Mentors
  • Counseling
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College Highlights

Engaged Students
Great Teaching
Vibrant Communities
Successful Outcomes
Admissions & Aid
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Engaged Students

ACTIVE AND INVOLVED
Just as working professionals need to be expert collaborators in the workplace, so too must Neumann students learn to serve in a team of peers. In fact, collaborative learning in the Nursing and Health Sciences programs are so common that the architectural plans for one of Neumann’s newest buildings were informed by their group work. The new teaching auditorium, opened in 2019, was designed to have tiered rows of sets with rotating seats, making it easy for small groups to form and work together even in large classes. 

Collaboration continues throughout all programs, including those like Education, Social Work, and Business, all of which have regular projects and case studies. Finally, the lab areas are conducive to team-based experiments in the Chemistry, Biology, Biology-Clinical Lab Science, Physics, and Environmental Science majors.

STUDY ABROAD
No matter their time constraints and academic schedules, Neumann students are able to travel the world while growing as scholars. Study abroad trips are available all year long, each ranging in length from full semesters to a couple of weeks. Trips have included such destinations as France, Spain, Australia, and Shanghai. 

For those looking to explore a number of cultures, the Western Europe Semester offers a multi-faceted perspective on European culture and politics. Students learn, serve, and engage with the people and cultures of modern Europe, travelling through Rome, Italy; London, England; and Limerick, Italy.

CLASS SIZE
The number of sections of each class size.
2-9: 66 | 10-19: 162 | 20-29: 107
30-39: 40 | 40-49: 3 | 50-99: 2 | 100+: 1

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 1%
Hispanic/Latinx: 7%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 29%
White, non-Hispanic: 54%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 2%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 2%

Great Teaching

STRONG LIBERAL ARTS CORE
All undergraduate students at Neumann bolster their major’s focus with a strong, well-rounded Core Curriculum. Spanning across disciplines, the Core Curriculum is guided by the areas of growth in Comprehension, Contemplation, Conscience, Compassion, and Communication.

  • Comprehension: Think critically, creatively, and analytically
    Analyze and solve complex problems; demonstrate quantitative reasoning and scientific literacy; and explore the relationship of contemporary and historical events and issues.
  • Contemplation: Engage in meaningful reflection
    Apply the principles and values of the Catholic Franciscan tradition to personal, professional, and societal questions and issues; engage in self-reflection; embrace life-long learning; discern career and vocational choices; and recognize and appreciate creative expression.
  • Conscience: Act ethically and responsibly
    Demonstrate personal, professional, and academic honesty; accept responsibility for the consequences of their actions; engage as responsible members and leaders of diverse groups; and exercise ethical decision-making, informed by the Catholic Franciscan tradition, in a variety of settings.
  • Compassion: Respect all of creation
    Honor the worth and dignity of each person; interact respectfully in the local and global community; engage in service to promote the common good; and demonstrate environmental awareness and stewardship.
  • Communication: Communicate effectively
    Express ideas clearly and effectively in spoken and written form; use technology competently; access, evaluate, cite, and credit information using accepted conventions; and demonstrate competency in a language relevant to the major.

These tenets of education prepare every student to be adaptable, positive change-makers in their communities.

4+1 PROGRAMS
Neumann makes it easy and affordable to graduate with both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in just five years! Just one example of these special 4+1 programs is the interdisciplinary Criminal Justice – Accounting BA/MS program, which allows undergraduate Criminal Justice majors the opportunity to take Master’s degree courses in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Detection their Junior and Senior Year. Similarly, undergraduates from degree programs like Psychology and Social Work can use some of their undergraduate credits toward NU’s Master’s Degree in Pastoral Care and Counseling.

SPECIAL STUDY OPTIONS
Programs available at this institution.
Accelerated program
Cooperative education program
Cross-registration
Distance learning
Double major
Dual enrollment
Honors Program
Independent study
Internships
Liberal arts/career combination
Study abroad
Teacher certification program

Vibrant Communities

MEANINGFUL SERVICE
In line with Neumann’s Catholic Franciscan heritage, all students engage in service-learning as part of their Core theology courses. It is through engaging with their community that everyone embraces the value of outreach and the impact of service. Beyond this Core commitment, different opportunities to serve are always available through other Service-Learning courses, volunteer work, and advocacy.

Week-long service immersion trips are offered during the fall, spring, and summer breaks, working with such organizations as Habitat for Humanity and the Valley of Angels orphanage in Guatemala.

Just one example of the service opportunities at NU is the longest-standing service immersion trip to the Wind River Indian Reservation of the Arapaho and Shoshone tribes. Among the parishes, students perform upkeep projects as they learn about the Reservation’s culture.

SCHOOL LOCATION
Just 15 miles southwest of Philadelphia, Aston, PA, is the proud home of Neumann University. This quaint, scenic suburban town provides students a quiet and welcoming place to call home, yet its proximity to Philadelphia, New York City, and Washington, D.C., means that adventure and professional opportunities are just around the corner.

ATHLETICS
Neumann University fields 24 teams with approximately 350 student-athletes. The Neumann Knights compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Division III, as a founding member of the Atlantic East Conference. Neumann is also a member of the The United Collegiate Hockey Conference (UCHC).

RESIDENCE LIFE
Percent of students living on campus.
First-time, first-year (freshman) students: 71%
Undergraduates: 37%

Campus housing options.
Coed dorms
Apartments for single students
Special housing for students with disabilities
Theme housing

Successful Outcomes

REAL-WORLD LEARNING
Professional readiness is a given through a Neumann education. All students, regardless of major, are challenged to put their skills to the test through a culminating Capstone course in their senior year. This is the perfect opportunity for them to reflect on all that they will have learned throughout their four years as they dive into an intensive project. Capstone projects are excellent additions to any résumé!

But it doesn’t end there; students are also afforded the incredible chance to get hands-on exposure in their field of interest. 100% of students complete at least one internship, clinical placement, field experience, or student teaching experience before they graduate. These immersive, credit-bearing programs help put what is learned in the classroom into practice, helping everyone get a true feel for the career path they are pursuing.

Nursing and Health Sciences students, who make up about a third of the student body, get to work under supervision at local hospitals for four semesters. Similarly, Business students complete two full internships with the encouragement to do more. It is all a testament to NU’s goal to graduate career-ready professionals.

CAREER SERVICES
The Career and Personal Development Office offers comprehensive career preparation resources, including résumé and cover letter assistance. Services are delivered via one-on-one appointments, drop-in hours, classroom presentations, events, and collaboration with offices on campus. A career management platform is provided to every student for job and internship postings, an employer network, and event announcements.

Admissions & Aid

Admissions

ADMISSIONS FACTORS
Very Important
Rigor of secondary school record | Academic GPA

Important
First generation | Volunteer work | Level of applicant’s interest

Considered
Standardized test scores | Application Essay | Recommendation(s)
Interview | Extracurricular activities | Talent/ability | Character/personal qualities
Alumni/ae relation | Geographical residence | State residency
Religious affiliation/commitment | Racial/ethnic status | Work experience

TEST SCORES
Optional

FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Composite
25th Percentile: 910 | 75th Percentile: 1090
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 460 | 75th Percentile: 545
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 445 | 75th Percentile: 540
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 17 | 75th Percentile: 24
ACT Math
25th Percentile: 17 | 75th Percentile: 25
ACT English
25th Percentile: 14 | 75th Percentile: 25

Tuition & Cost

Tuition: $33,900
Fees: $1,450
Room: $8,900
Board: $6,110

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Contact Neumann University

Contact Admissions

neumann.edu/admissions
(610) 558-5616
neumann@neumann.edu

Campus Location

One Neumann Drive
Aston, PA 19014-1298

(610) 459-0905

Visit NU Online

www.neumann.edu

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