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Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception

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Overview

Established in 1905, the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception is a non-profit private specialized higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Washington (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), District of Columbia. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception (PFIC) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: under-250 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception (PFIC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 119-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. PFIC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym PFIC
Founded 1905
Motto Laudare, Benedicere, Praedicare
To praise, to bless, to preach
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University Location

Address 487 Michigan Avenue Northeast
Washington
20017-1585 District of Columbia
United States
Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception Phone Number +1 (202) 495 3820
Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception Fax Number +1 (202) 495 3873

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

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Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception.

Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
Not reported 15,000-17,499 US$
(13,670-15,950 Euro)
International
students
Not reported 15,000-17,499 US$
(13,670-15,950 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception's admission information.

Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception's acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception's Admission Office Admission Office

487 Michigan Ave NE
Washington 20017-1518
(202) 604 6787
(202) 604 6787

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception.

Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception has an enrollment range of under-250 students making it a very small-sized institution.


Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of under-50 academic employees (Faculty).


Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception's Control Type Control Type

Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception is a private higher education institution.


Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception's Entity Type Entity Type

Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception is a non-profit higher education institution.


Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception is Christian-Catholic Religious Affiliation

Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception has a Christian-Catholic affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Size & Setting Exclusively graduate/professional institution
Enrollment Profile Exclusively graduate
Undergraduate Profile Not classified (Exclusively Graduate) institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Not Classified (Exclusively Graduate Programs)
Graduate Instructional Program Postbaccalaureate: Single program-Other

Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception's Library

Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 76,669 physical volumes, 810 physical media and 6 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 4 full-time employees, including 3 librarians. Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception's main services:


Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported

Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

This institution has not reported offering distance education opportunities. Source: IPDES.

Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1976


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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  • Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS), Commission on Accrediting


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Congregation for Catholic Education

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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