Immaculata College

If you are someone who appreciates a deep sense of tradition that extends from an Catholic education then Immaculata is the college for you. Immaculata is a private coeducational Catholic College that offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. There are 4000 students comprised of undergraduates, graduates and adult programs.

Immaculata was founded in 1920 by a local nun who saw the need for woman to further their education. It's original building was built to face the train station where signs of the train station remain today. The word "Rush" came from the students rushing to get off the train hurrying to class. In modern terms it means recruitment.

Immaculata partners with Thomas Jefferson University to offer degrees in bioscience technologies, occupational therapy, physical therapy and radiologic science. They also offer study abroad programs.

A very exciting feature about Immaculata is their fixed tuition. Your tuition rate is guaranteed for the 4 years you are enrolled at Immaculata.

The student - faculty ratio is 11 to 1. This allows personal academic attention. Nearly 86% of classes have fewer than 25 students.

The library is shaped like a cross. You are required to take 2 theology classes but do not be too concerned they are really more philosophy than religion.

One of the traditions at Immaculata is ringing the bell on the Mother of Mary statue. It started when the nuns were building the college they couldn't find water. The sisters prayed the novena for 9 days. They got artisian wells which are still in use today.

Immaculata's Mighty Mac's compete in Division III of the NCAA. They offer 14 sports for men and women.

Without a doubt the highlight of our visit and probably our trip was a chance encounter with Theresa Grentz. Theresa is the assistant vice president of institutional advancement. She was #10 on the woman's basketball team during the years when they won the National Championship from 1972 - 1974. Theresa was so inspiring, she was the woman's basketball coach at Illinois, Rutgers and Olympic teams. She holds onto a strong Catholic faith and is not afraid to voice her passion at Immaculata.

They have made a movie about the woman's basketball team during the years of the National Championship. It has been made but not released. Look for it in a theater near you its titled "Our Lady of Victory"