Founded in 1787 with the intent to be a resource for health information. Information is available in many forms, such as on-line computers, videotapes, journals, pamphlets and the library. Community College of Philadelphia . The college was built in 1964 and is located in central Philadelphia on 14-acres. Student population is rising and the college now has over 42,000 students.
Financial aid is offered to students.
Academic programs available include accounting, business, finance, science, engineering, health care and more. Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine . The purpose of the college is to educate primary care physicians. Teaching methods include incorporating a patient's body, lifestyle and behavior as a whole. For more than 100 years the college has been the largest osteopathic medical college in the United States.