The Mission of Rosemont CollegeRosemont College is a community of learners dedicated to excellence and joy in the pursuit of knowledge.
Rosemont college seeks to develop in all members of the community open and critical minds, as well as the ability to make reasoned moral decisions. Rooted in Catholicism, and guided by the educational principles of Cornelia Connelly and the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, Rosemont College values:
- trust in and reverence for the dignity of each person
- diversity in human culture and experience
- persistence and courage in the promoting justice with compassion
Rosemont College is one college with three schools: the Undergraduate College, the School of Graduate Studies, and the School of Professional Studies. In 2008, the Board of Trustees affirmed the purpose of Rosemont College: to offer undergraduate degrees to women and men through the Undergraduate College, and graduate and undergraduate degrees to women and men through the Schools of Graduate and Professional Studies.
Located on a 56-acre campus in an attractive, historic suburban community 11 miles west of Philadelphia, Rosemont College offers opportunities and choices for women and men of all ages and backgrounds.
Undergraduate College
Founded: 1921
Location: Suburban. 11 miles west of Center City Philadelphia
Character: Catholic - Society of the Holy Child Jesus
Type: Private; liberal-arts
Total Student Enrollment: 903
Undergraduate Enrollment: 518
Graduate Enrollment: 385
Student Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Average Class Size: 12
Tuition and Fees 2009-2010 academic year: $26,230
Room and Board: $10,580
Athletics Division: NCAA III
Men's sports: basketball, soccer, tennis, golf, cross country
Women's sports: basketball, tennis, softball, lacrosse, field hockey, volleyball
The Undergraduate College offers a number of majors and academic programs, awarding Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, and Bachelor of Science degrees. Each program offers an in-depth study of a particular subject area, as well as a breadth of study in the liberal arts. Rosemont's majors are:
Undergraduate College Academic Programs:
- Accounting B.S.
- Biology, B.A.
- Pre-Med track
- Pre-Nursing track
- Pre-dental track
- Business B.S.
- Chemistry, B.A.
- Biochemistry track
- Communication, B.A.
- Economics, B.S.
- Education, B.S.
- Elementary Education
- Secondary Education Certification with liberal arts major
- English, B.A.
- Environmental Studies, B.A.
- French, B.A.
- History, B.A.
- History of Art, B.A.
- Humanities B.A.
- International Business B.S.
- Philosophy, B.A.
- Political Science, B.A.
- Pre-Law track
- Psychology, B.A.
- Religious Studies, B.A.
- Social Science, B.A.
- Sociology B.A., B.S.
- Deaf Studies Track
- Forensic Sociology/Criminology
- Applied Sociology/Sociological Practices
- Spanish, B.A.
- Studio Art and Design, B.A., B.F.A
- Studio Art Track
- Graphic Design Track
- Interior Design Track
- Women’s Studies, B.A.
Special Academic Programs
- Nursing Program with Villanova University
- Dental Program with Temple University
- Medical Program with Drexel University
Dual Degree Programs at Rosemont College:
| Undergraduate Degree | Graduate Program | |
|
Business |
MBA |
|
| English/Communication | Creative Writing | |
| English/Communication | Communication English Publishing | |
| English/Communication | Communication English Literature | |
| Psychology | Counseling | |
| Psychology | Counseling |
Rosemont College has developed inter-institutional cooperative agreements with Villanova University, Eastern University, Arcadia University, Cabrini College, Chestnut Hill College, Gwynedd-Mercy College, Holy Family University, Immaculata University, and Neumann College. These agreements allow for cross-registration and the sharing of library resources between the institutions.
Rosemont also offers study abroad programs, internships, individualized majors, an early assurance medical program and other Nursing Programs with Drexel University College of Medicine, accelerated BA and MA programs, and the Cornelian Scholars program for early acceptance to Rosemont's graduate programs.
School of Graduate Studies
Rosemont College's School of Graduate Studies offers the following co-educational graduate programs that award the Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, or the Master of Education degrees:
M.A. in Counseling Psychology
- Professional Counseling in preparation for Pennsylvania licensure
- Addictions counseling with certificate
- School counseling with Elementary or Secondary Certification
- Concentration in Literature
- Concentration in Writing
- Concentration in Editing and Writing
- Concentration in Production and Design
- Concentration in Marketing and Sales
- Concentration in Prose
- Concentration in Poetry
- Concentration in Playwriting
- Post-baccalaureate K-6 Instructional Certification
- Accelerated Format - finish in as little as 15 months
Graduates are highly successful at obtaining or advancing their careers in all aspects of the publishing and communications industries, an array of mental health settings, and public and private school settings.
School of Professional Studies
The School of Professional Studies offers accelerated degree programs, certificates, and corporate training. The accelerated degree programs are completed in five-week sessions, normally meeting once a week for four hours. The accelerated graduate courses are completed in seven-week sessions or over a weekend.
The academic focus of the accelerated degree programs is on relevant and practical knowledge and techniques. Small class size and a seminar atmosphere complement the learning experience. All faculty are working professionals with at least a master's degree. Accelerated degree students may take classes at our main campus, our center-city Philadelphia campus, or online.
The School Professional Studies offers the following undergraduate and graduate degrees and certifications:
- Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Development
- Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication
- Bachelor of Science in Management
- Bachelor of Science in Management online
- Bachelor of Science in Marketing
- Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting
- Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
- Master of Science in Management
- Master of Business Administration
- Accelerated Graduate Certificate in Strategic Management for Women
- Accelerated Graduate Certificate in Marketing

