Cabrini College
610 King of Prussia Rd
Radnor, PA 19087-3698
610-902-8552
800-848-1003
COSTS:
Tuition:
$26,200
Room and Board:
$9,940
Fees, books, misc.:
$1,600
Radnor, Pennsylvania
Overview
Cabrini College, a Catholic institution for men and women, is concerned with the full intellectual, personal, and social development of each student. The College's programs are organized to help students welcome the changes in their lives with vigor, initiative, and confidence. While academic excellence is the priority at Cabrini, students are encouraged to participate in activities that will help them develop socially, culturally, and spiritually. Although founded as a private Catholic college, the institution is proud of its diverse student body and accepts students of all denominations. Cabrini enrolls approximately 2,180 men and women. The student community is a friendly one, characterized by close and long-standing ties to the faculty. Cabrini College is sponsored by the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and is named for that institution's founder, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, the first U.S. citizen to be canonized. Mother Cabrini's commitment to service to others and education of the heart are key parts of the College's programs.
Cabrini also provides a Master of Education degree, a Master of Science degree in organization leadership, and a new Master of Science degree in instructional systems and technology.
Location and Community
Cabrini offers students the best of both worlds—a wooded, spacious, 112-acre suburban campus minutes away from the King of Prussia shopping mall and a half hour away from Philadelphia. The College is close enough for students to take advantage of the many cultural, social, and educational opportunities of the city. Students may visit Philadelphia's art museums or historic sites or travel to the Wachovia Center to see national sporting events or performances by professional musicians. Cabrini also is close to many other Philadelphia-area colleges, which sponsor activities of interest to students.
Academic Life
Cabrini College's academic program gives students a well-rounded educational experience—one that includes a strong liberal arts and science base as well as professional development in a specific career field. All students take core curriculum competency and distribution requirement courses to supplement the in-depth knowledge acquired within each major. The core distribution requirements include courses in the following areas: contemporary issues, cultural diversity, heritage, aesthetic appreciation, natural science, the individual and society, religious studies, and values and commitments. In addition, students take two seminar classes, Self-Understanding and the Common Good, in their freshman and junior years, respectively. The Common Good seminar includes a service learning component. Cabrini's core curriculum has been developed by its faculty to help students understand themselves, their society, and the world around them. Within each major, Cabrini's curriculum is designed to help students develop professional skills in their chosen career field. Classroom instruction in all majors is supplemented by various forms of experiential learning. Many programs have required internships, through which upperclass students can earn academic credit for working in a job related to their major program. Cooperative Education is another form of experiential learning for all students to gain on-the-job experience in a field they may wish to pursue, and most co-ops are paid positions.
All education majors participate in fieldwork beginning in the sophomore year. Social work majors spend 600 hours in direct practice before graduation. Cabrini students can choose a double major, and a free elective system encourages students to broaden their academic backgrounds.
Students may pursue their studies on a full-time or part-time basis during the school year. The College enables students to take courses in the evening, on Saturday, or during the summer and offers an accelerated degree program in organizational management. The College also is beginning to offer more courses online.
Cabrini's average class size is 17 students, and the College's faculty members are committed to developing and challenging the individual skills of each student. Faculty members are known for their dedication to teaching and getting to know their students personally. Each full-time student has a faculty adviser who assists in arranging a program designed to meet the student's objectives.
Cabrini participates with area colleges in a number of cooperative programs that enrich educational opportunities. Through an exchange program with nearby Eastern University, Rosemont College, Valley Forge Military College, and all institutions in the Southeastern Pennsylvania Consortium of Higher Education (SEPCHE), full-time students may elect courses offered on the other campuses; no additional tuition fees are charged, and credit is automatically transferred. Cabrini also maintains affiliations with Thomas Jefferson University and Widener University for allied health programs, the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine for an accelerated medical program, and KAJEM Recording Arts Studio for communication. The clinical laboratory sciences/medical technology program is conducted in cooperation with major hospital schools of medical technology.
Majors Offered:
Cabrini offers the Bachelor of Arts degree with major programs in American studies, English communication, English, French (through an affiliate agreement with Eastern University), graphic design, history, liberal arts, organizational management (accelerated degree program for adult students), philosophy, political science, psychology, religious studies, sociology, Spanish, and studio art. The Bachelor of Science degree is offered with major programs in accounting, biology, biology/premedicine, biotechnology, business administration, chemistry, computer information science, exercise science and health promotion, finance, human resource management, Internet computing, management information systems, marketing, and mathematics. An individualized major, designed by the student using existing courses, can lead to a B.A. degree. The Bachelor of Social Work degree, which is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, is awarded to graduates completing the social work major. The Bachelor of Science in Education degree is available with majors in early childhood, educational studies, elementary, and special education; these programs also lead to teacher certification in each of the three fields (except for the educational studies major). Education majors are certified to teach in Pennsylvania and reciprocating states. Teacher certification for secondary education is offered in biology, chemistry, communications, English, mathematics, and social studies (concentration in history or sociology). Preprofessional programs in law, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, and physical therapy are designed by faculty advisers to meet the needs of individual students. Academic concentrations include advertising, chemical technical management, computer-mediated communication, criminal justice, economics, human-computer interaction, international business, journalism and writing, management information systems, nonprofit management, professional communication, public administration, systems administration and management, systems training and technical support, theater, video/audio/recording arts/photography/new communication technology, and women's studies.
Facilities and Resources
Cabrini's 200,000-volume library, which includes 8,132 microforms, serves as a comprehensive resource for students. The library has a complete microfilm collection and subscribes to 515 current periodicals. Cabrini is a member of the Tri-State College Library Cooperative and the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC), so additional resources at other libraries in the area are just a keystroke away. The College's computer laboratory, open to all students, and five state-of-the-art-computer classroom facilities are equipped with IBM or Macintosh computers. Research facilities include the biology, chemistry, and psychology laboratories. A modern, fully equipped communication center houses the College's television studio, FM radio station, newsroom (with facilities for desktop publishing), and graphic design laboratory.
A great resource for education majors is The Children's School. Education majors have the opportunity to observe, do fieldwork, and student teach at the school. The College's educational resource center provides students with access to teaching materials, ranging from videos and transparencies to children's literature.
The new Center for Science, Education, and Technology will provide the ideal setting for learning and discovery. The three-story facility underscores Cabrini's commitment to the sciences by providing state-of-the-art equipment, study space and training, and research and experimentation opportunities. The facility is designed to provide labs and classrooms for science majors and nonmajors, with smart technology in every lab, enhancing the learning experience. The building will also include a high-tech sixty-seat lecture hall, which features stadium seating for classes, seminars, workshops, and outreach programs. In the Information Science and Technology Department, there will be an undergraduate lab, two graduate labs, and three computer-based classrooms. The science education classroom is designed specifically for education majors and secondary education certification; this classroom will help students learn innovative ways to teach science to children in grades K–12. Labs for anatomy and physiology, microbiology, life sciences, and biotechnology will complement research labs and a resource center for faculty members and students. Plans for equipment include fluorescent, phase, and inverted microscopes; a flow cytometer; and recombinant DNA and cell facilities. The Center's top floor will house the general chemistry, organic chemistry, and analytical chemistry labs; specialized instrumentation rooms; and a chemistry resource center as well as research labs for faculty members and students. In addition, the College has included research labs for outside scientists with the intent of working with biotech companies in the area, providing opportunities for real-life experiences for students. Majors include biology, biology/premedicine, biotechnology, chemistry, and clinical laboratory science/medical technology. Pre–allied health programs include those in nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, and physical therapy. Various science and technology-focused minors and concentrations are also available for students to explore science within the text of their chosen area of study.
Campus Life
More than 61 percent of Cabrini's full-time students live on campus in a variety of housing accommodations, including traditional residence halls for men and women, single-family homes, and a 120-bed, apartment-style complex. The College provides a full range of services to students, including placement, career, and personal counseling; a tutoring program; and health services.
Other popular extracurricular activities are the theater program, the College chorus, the ethnic student alliance, departmental clubs, and campus ministry. Students are encouraged to join the College's award-winning newspaper, the literary journal, and the yearbook. The campus radio station, WYBF-FM, and television studio are available to all students
The Student Government Association (SGA) of Cabrini College facilitates all communication pertaining to students within the College community. The association exists to make known the views of the student body and to look after its interests with respect to the faculty members, administration, and educational policies of the College.
Sports / Varsity Athletics
Students can participate in seventeen intercollegiate sports for men and women as well as an intramural sports program. The athletic teams, open to men and women, are members of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III, the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC) and the Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (PAC). The PAC is a conference of 12 member institutions with championship play in 13 sports.
Expenses
Tuition for full-time students is $26,200; average room and board cost $9,340 for the year. A general fee of $800 covers student registration, health services, activities, library use, testing, and publications. Textbooks and supplies are approximately $700 per year, and fees of $25 and $100 are charged for laboratory and other miscellaneous courses. Students with cars secure a $45 parking permit annually.
Financial Aid / Scholarships
Last year, 93 percent of Cabrini's undergraduates shared more than $23 million in financial aid in the form of scholarship, grant, loan, and work-study funds. The College itself offered more than $10 million through a variety of institutional scholarship programs. In addition, eligible students can receive funds through federal programs such as Pell Grants, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, and Federal Work-Study, which is a student employment program. Pennsylvania students may also be eligible for a Pennsylvania State Grant. Sometimes out-of-state students may be able to receive grants from their own states. In addition to the Federal Work-Study Program, the College offers its own Work-Grant Program to help students with tuition costs. Applicants for all federal financial aid, plus any aid that is based on financial need, must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as the form becomes available on January 1. The FAFSA is available by going online to http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. All financial aid is offered for a one-year period but is renewable.
Admission Requirements / Application
The Admissions Committee considers applicants on the basis of their high school record, SAT or ACT scores, class rank, and other indicators of potential to succeed in college-level studies, such as recommendations. Applications for admission are reviewed without regard to sex, race, creed, color, national origin, age, or handicap. Applicants should be graduates of an accredited high school (or present equivalent credentials) and have a minimum of 15 units of credit: 4 in English, 2 in a foreign language, 3 in college-preparatory mathematics, 3 in science, and 3 in social studies. Cabrini also conducts an early admission program through which students with superior ability and a sound academic background may begin college studies at the end of the junior year in high school. Applicants may apply for advanced standing at Cabrini through the Advanced Placement (AP) Program and the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) of the College Board. The College's Graduate and Continuing Studies Office administers CLEP and DANTES tests.
Cabrini welcomes transfer students from other accredited institutions. Applicants should have a minimum GPA of 2.2 to be considered for transfer. Students transferring from Becker College, Bucks County Community College, Community College of Philadelphia, Manor College, Delaware County Community College, Montgomery County Community College, Harcum College, Harrisburg Area Community College, Peirce College, Reading Community College, or Valley Forge Military College with an A.A. or A.S. degree and a minimum 2.5 GPA receive credit for all previous course work. Two-year-college students are encouraged to follow a course of liberal and general studies during their first two years at another institution if they expect to continue their studies at a four-year college such as Cabrini.
A campus visit, while not required, is recommended for prospective students. The Admissions Office offers individual interviews and group information sessions on weekdays and select Saturdays. Students conduct campus tours, which may include class visits and informal meetings with faculty members and administrators. Those planning to visit the campus should contact a member of the Admissions Office staff for information. In addition, representatives of the College visit high schools in various cities.
Applicants for freshman admission are requested to have SAT or ACT scores and official high school transcripts sent to the Admissions Office along with the application for admission. Transfer students must submit an application and high school and college transcripts. A nonrefundable application fee of $25 must accompany the application. The Admissions Committee maintains a rolling admission policy until the class is filled and takes action on an application when all the necessary credentials are on file.
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