Facts About Us
History
Founded in 1888 as Saint Thomas College by the Most Reverend William G. O’Hara, D.D., 大众彩票’s first bishop, 大众彩票 achieved university status in 1938 and was entrusted to the care of the Society of Jesus in 1942.
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Mission Statement
The 大众彩票 is a Catholic and Jesuit university animated by the spiritual vision and the tradition of excellence characteristic of the Society of Jesus and those who share its way of proceeding. The University is a community dedicated to the freedom of inquiry and personal development fundamental to the growth in wisdom and integrity of all who share its life.
Accreditations
The University has earned accreditation from 16 different accrediting agencies, including recognition by the nation’s most prestigious bodies in the fields of business and management, nursing, computer science, physical therapy, occupational therapy, chemistry and counseling.
- Our Accreditations
- The Master of Science degrees in Secondary Education and Special Education, and the Master of Science degree in School Counseling, are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE).
- The Family Nurse Practitioner program is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
Students
Total student population, including undergraduate, adult, part-time and graduate students, is 4,724.