University of the Sciences
Philadelphia, PA, USA

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability and Cost

Average Net Price Average net price for full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates paying the in-state or in-district tuition rate who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. Other sources of grant aid are excluded. Aid awarded anytime during the full aid year is included.

Average net price is generated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state or local government, or institutional grant and scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies and the weighted average room and board and other expenses.
$31,497
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Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$27,331
$30k - $48k
$26,162
$48k - $75k
$28,614
$75k - $110k
$32,404
$110k+
$35,577
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$28,683
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$28,683
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$17,594
Books and Supplies
$1,050
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

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Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
28%
Average Aid Per Year
$12,002
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
28%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,845
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$9,494
Students receiving state aid
21%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3,700
Students receiving federal aid
25%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,845
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$20,375
$30k - $48k
$16,429
$48k - $75k
$14,584
$75k - $110k
$10,391
$110k+
$8,802
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$3,749,833

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
69%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$11,891
Students receiving federal loans
66%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,553
Average Other Loans Per Year
$22,434
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$26,549
Loan Default Rate
1%
US National: 7%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258

What Students Are Saying

The school is on the expensive side, but a place filled with an enthusiastic and wonderful staff is priceless.
Davina from Plainfield, NJ
This school is pretty expensive, since it's a private school, but it's pretty worth it. The skills and knowledge gained at the school can't be compared with most other schools. The professors are well-educated in their fields and can offer great assistance whenever you need it.
xxchidigurlxx from NJ
For roughly $32K a year for undergraduates, I would say that if you really took advantage of the college and actively participate (which I couldn't do as a commuter because everything was at night and I hate taking the subway home when it's pitch dark), it would definitely be worth the price because the equipments that the labs have are top of the line and you can really do a lot here.
Mary from Philadelphia, PA
While the school is VERY expensive the professions it prepares you for will pay well enough to exceed your student loan debt plus more! All you have to do is be devoted and follow through (and dont change your major too much!)
Tiamia from Philadelphia, PA
Graduating from this school will result in a job, and a great job at that. If you want to dive into the medical fields, look no where else. Each semester job fairs are held where employers come and look for you! You can get offered a job your freshman year!
Daniel from Linwood, NJ
It is very expensive! Sometimes, students do not know where the funding goes but the education seems to be worth it!
Tiffany from Philadelphia, PA
USP is worth going to if you are serious about your major and want to be well off after you graduate. This school is expensive but the classes teach you and prepare you for a lot and are geared toward your specific major from year one. However, the cafeteria does not have a vast selection, the library is small, and the meal plans can be outrageous in that they do not carry over from semester to semester, so anything left over is money lost out of your pocket.
Laura from Warminster, PA