Salus University

Salus University
Latin: Universitas Salusiensis[citation needed]
Former name
Pennsylvania College of Optometry (1919-2008)
TypePrivate graduate school
Established1919; 105 years ago (1919) (PCO)
July 1, 2008 (July 1, 2008) (Salus)
Endowment$49.1 million (2020)[1]
PresidentMichael H. Mittelman
ProvostBarry Eckert[2]
Academic staff
377
Postgraduates1,200+
Location, ,
United States

40°5′10.8204″N 75°7′44.7924″W / 40.086339000°N 75.129109000°W / 40.086339000; -75.129109000
CampusSuburban
11.5-acre main campus
ColorsRed, Orange, and Gray
     
MascotSal the Salamander[3]
Websitewww.salus.edu

Salus University is a private university in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, specializing in degree programs for the health care professions.[4]

  1. ^ As of June 30, 2020. U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2020 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY19 to FY20 (Report). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
  2. ^ "Salus University - Dr. Barry Eckert Welcomed As New Provost". www.salus.edu. Retrieved 17 January 2020.
  3. ^ "Introducing... Sal the Salamander". Salus University. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
  4. ^ "About Salus University". Salus University. Archived from the original on 3 February 2014. Retrieved 25 January 2014.