Admit rate has ranged 69%–92% over the last 5 years — notably volatile. Source: IPEDS via Urban Institute.
Acceptance & SAT from Common Data Set / IPEDS; net price, earnings & graduation from the U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Figures lag ~1–2 years — verify with the school.
Rosemont College, a small Catholic liberal arts institution on Philadelphia's Main Line, offers an intimate, discussion-focused education with a tight-knit community vibe. Known for its generous financial aid and strong emphasis on student support, Rosemont is in transition after announcing a merger with Villanova University that halted new admissions.
Admission requirements
Test-optional — scores considered if submitted
Required
High school transcript
Grade point average
TOEFL (non-native English)
Considered (not required)
Class rank
Letters of recommendation
Test scores (SAT/ACT)
College-prep program
Demonstrated competencies
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey (2022) via Urban Institute. Covers formal factors only — it does not reflect essays, extracurriculars, or other holistic criteria.
More details
Undergrad enrollment
486
In-state tuition
$23,845
Out-of-state tuition
$23,845
Location
Rosemont, PA (Main Line suburb of Philadelphia)
Acceptance Rate
74.5% (pre-merger)
Graduation Rate
43%
Most Popular Major
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Avg Alumni Earnings
$59,674
Financial Aid Recipients
100%
Outcomes & value
Outcomes & value
Median earnings (10 yr)
$48,555
Value (earnings ÷ net price)
2.4×
Median debt at graduation
$27,000
Graduation rate
57%
First-year retention
82%
Reducing loan balance (3 yr)
50%
Pell (lower-income) share
65%
First-generation share
37%
Endowment / student
$23,878
Campus & location
Campus safety
On-campus violent crimes (2024)
0
Per 1,000 students
0.00
On-campus criminal offenses classed as violent (murder/non-negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) for the most recent reported year. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security (Clery Act). Counts reflect what’s reported to the school, and urban campuses often report more partly due to non-student incidents nearby — read alongside campus size and setting, not as a standalone safety verdict.
Climate
Pleasant days / yr
90
Summer high
85°F
Winter low
30°F
Annual rain
51.3"
Annual snow
14.6"
Natural-hazard risk
Relatively High
Pleasant days counts days per year with a mean temperature of 55–75°F, a high at or below 90°F, a low at or above 45°F, and little precipitation — a transparent comfort measure, not a weighting we invented. Computed from Open-Meteo ERA5 daily history (2019–2023). Natural-hazard risk is the county’s composite rating from the FEMA National Risk Index.
Deep dive — research, future-scholar output & economic mobility▾
Research output
Institutional h-index
34
Scholarly works
451
Institutional research volume and impact from OpenAlex. The h-index reflects large research universities and will be low for teaching-focused liberal-arts colleges — not a measure of undergraduate quality.
Quick answers
What is the acceptance rate at Rosemont College?
Rosemont College's acceptance rate is approximately 76% (Rosemont, PA), based on the most recent figures we compiled from public and primary sources.
How much does Rosemont College cost?
At Rosemont College, the average net price (after aid) is about $20,150 per year. Actual cost varies with financial aid and residency.
How many undergraduates attend Rosemont College?
Rosemont College enrolls approximately 486 undergraduate students.
Where is Rosemont College located?
Rosemont College is located in Rosemont, PA.
Admissions
Rosemont College is no longer accepting new students due to its merger agreement with Villanova University. Prior to this, it had a 74.5% acceptance rate (1,107 admitted from 1,450 applicants), with SAT ranges typically between 980–1,190 and ACT ranges of 18–24. The school was considered non-selective, with no GPA range formally reported. Only 504 of those admitted ultimately enrolled, suggesting modest YieldThe share of admitted students who actually choose to enroll. Colleges watch it closely, which is why some weigh how interested you seem..
Rosemont emphasized and a liberal arts core, with as its most popular major (awarding ~19 degrees annually). The college promoted itself as a "Forbes-rated best online college" and "best Main Line college," though specific rankings weren't cited. Programs spanned traditional undergraduate majors, with a focus on , per its mission.
Earnings = median of students working ~10 years after entry; debt = median of graduates. Value divides 10-yr earnings by one year’s net price — read it as earnings per dollar of annual cost, not a full lifetime ROI; it favors lower-cost schools. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Figures lag ~2 years and reflect all students, not your intended major.
Rosemont's defining traits were its hyper-personalized scale and Catholic liberal arts ethos in a wealthy suburban setting. Unlike larger Philly-area schools, it offered:
Unusually high professor accessibility (evidenced by discussion-heavy classes)
A close-knit community where "everyone knows your name"
Generous aid packages for a private institution
A transitional identity as it merged with Villanova, ending its 100-year run as a standalone college
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