DeSales University

Center Valley, PA

DeSales University

Center Valley, PA

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Undergrad

Tuition & Fees

$49,405

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

35%

male

65%

female

11

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

77%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,826
Declined 836
Total Received 3,662
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Private

2,225

undergraduate students

766

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1964, DeSales University is a private four-year Catholic university that is known for its strong programs in business, health care, and education. It is located on a 480-acre campus in Center Valley, Pennsylvania.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,991
Established in 1964
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic

Social Networks

480-acre campus in Center Valley/Upper Saucon Township (population: 16,818), seven miles from Allentown and 50 miles from Philadelphia; off-campus sites in Easton and Landsdale. Major airport serves Philadelphia; smaller airport serves Allentown; bus serves Coopersburg (one mile). School operates transportation to local mall and to cultural and social activities.

  • Campus Setting: Rural community

DeSales University
2755 Station Avenue
Center Valley, PA
18034-9568

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
41%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
75%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
640
25th
560
75th
640
25th
540
75th
31
25th
24
75th
25
25th
21
75th
29
25th
23

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) March 1
Application deadline (final deadline) August 1

Moderately Selective

77%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,826
Declined 836
Total Received 3,662

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

99%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$24,311

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $44,800
Housing $6,400
Food $7,400
Additional fees $4,605
Books & supplies $1,711
Total $64,916
Average Financial Aid - $24,311
Total with Avg. Aid $40,605

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $3,691,831
State $1,679,319
Institutional $24,221,998
Other external $364,852
Total $29,958,000

Non-need-based

Federal $326,545
State $3,069
Institutional $9,558,182
Other external $142,280
Total $10,030,076

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 877 4-DESALES
F: 610 282-0131
finaid@desales.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Golf yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

cycling, ice hockey, swimming, volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading, cycling, lacrosse, swimming

Intramural/Recreational Sports

baseball, basketball dodgeball, flag football, floor hockey, Irish step dancing, kickball, soccer, softball, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, Wiffle ball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Middle Atlantic States Collegiate Athletic Conference, Eastern College Athletic Conference, Freedom Conference

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Clinical Nurse Specialist yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Creative Writing yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes yes
Critical Care Nursing yes
Critical Infrastructure Protection yes
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism yes
Dance, General yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Education, Other yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Educational/Instructional Technology yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing yes
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other yes
Finance, General yes
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General yes
General Studies yes
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration yes
History, General yes
Homeland Security yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General yes
Information Science/Studies yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
Management Information Systems and Services, Other yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics, General yes
Neuroscience yes
Nursing Administration yes
Nursing Education yes
Nursing Science yes
Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management yes
Philosophy yes
Physician Associate/Assistant yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Pre-Law Studies yes
Psychology, General yes
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor yes
Theology/Theological Studies yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Medical Studies
  3. Criminal Justice

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • External degree program
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors
  • Weekend College

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

2,991

total students

66%

in-state

34%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

74%

2,225
students

Female
65%
1,438

Male
35%
787

26%

766
students

Female
70%
533

Male
30%
233

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

85%

1,901
students

Female
64%
1,210

Male
36%
691

15%

324
students

Female
70%
228

Male
30%
96

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
12%
Hispanic/Latino
70%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of Some
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: August 1

Spring: December 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

75

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

45

semester hours

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