Salus University is a private university in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1919 as the Pennsylvania State College of Optometry and has since expanded to offer degrees in audiology, physician assistant studies, and other healthcare fields. The university has a student body of around 1,200 and is known for its strong commitment to interprofessional education and community service. Salus University is also home to the Hafter Student Community Center, which offers a variety of recreational and social activities for students.