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Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception

country rank  1654
world rank  7641

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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 120-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
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym PFIC
Founded 1905
Motto Laudare, Benedicere, Praedicare
To praise, to bless, to preach
Colours
Mascot
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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 (202) 495 3820
Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception Fax Number (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 Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception 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.



Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

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Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees 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

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

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


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

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 80-89% making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


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

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

This institution has a student enrollment of fewer than 250, making it a very small-sized institution


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

This institution has an academic staff of fewer than 50 members.


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

This institution is a private higher education institution.


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

This institution 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 academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


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

Christian-Catholic.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception's Library University Library

Yes 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


Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


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

Yes


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

Yes


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

Yes


Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception's facilities and services. The information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

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

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

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


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

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

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Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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