La Salle University

Philadelphia, PA

La Salle University

Philadelphia, PA

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Tuition & Fees

$36,570

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
640
25th
530
75th
628
25th
520

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

35%

male

65%

female

12

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

94%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,914
Declined 300
Total Received 5,214
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Private

2,773

undergraduate students

1,276

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1863, La Salle University is a private four-year liberal arts university that is known for its strong programs in Business, Education, and Nursing. It is located on a 50-acre campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 4,049
Established in 1863
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic

Social Networks

133-acre, urban campus in Philadelphia (population: 1,580,863); branch campus in Bucks County. Served by air, bus, and train. School operates transportation to other areas of Philadelphia. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Major city

La Salle University
1900 West Olney Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
19141-1199

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
48%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
74%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
11%
Top 1/4
30%
Top 1/2
67%
Bottom 1/2
33%
Bottom 1/4
10%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
640
25th
530
75th
628
25th
520

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $500
Other application fee (waived if filed online)
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required of some

Not Selective

94%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,914
Declined 300
Total Received 5,214

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
Secondary School Rank

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Other
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

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

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$24,196

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $35,570
Housing $8,380
Food $8,296
Additional fees $1,000
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $54,246
Average Financial Aid - $24,196
Total with Avg. Aid $30,050

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $8,757,462
State $4,319,462
Institutional $30,059,055
Other external $914,093
Total $44,050,072

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $7,640,244
Other external $276,297
Total $7,916,541

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 215 951-1070
F: 215 951-5098
finaid@lasalle.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes
Rowing yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming and diving yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes
Water polo yes yes

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Atlantic 10 Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing yes yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Clinical Psychology yes yes
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other yes
Computer Science yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes yes
Counseling Psychology yes yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Digital Arts yes
Economics, General yes
Education, General yes yes
Education, Other yes yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs yes yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Junior High/Middle School Special Education Programs yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision yes yes
Educational/Instructional Technology yes yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes yes
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing yes yes
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other yes yes
Finance, General yes yes
Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation yes
Forensic Science and Technology yes
French Language and Literature yes
General Literature yes
General Studies yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes
German Language and Literature yes
Health and Wellness, General yes
Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General yes yes
History, General yes yes
Human Resources Development yes yes
Industrial and Organizational Psychology yes yes
Information Technology yes
Information Technology Project Management yes yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International Economics yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
Investments and Securities yes yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes
Language Interpretation and Translation yes yes
Lay Ministry yes yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes yes
Management Science yes yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes yes
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling yes yes
Mathematics, General yes
Natural Sciences yes
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management yes yes
Nurse Anesthetist yes yes
Nursing Administration yes
Nursing Education yes
Nutrition Sciences yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Pastoral Studies/Counseling yes
Philosophy yes
Political Economy yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Health, General yes yes
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing yes yes
Public/Applied History yes
Reading Teacher Education yes yes
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes yes
Social Work yes yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes yes
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist yes yes
Systems Science and Theory yes
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor yes yes
Theology/Theological Studies yes yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Psychology
  3. Marketing

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Health Professions
  • Social/Behavioral Science

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-veterinary science

4,049

total students

73%

in-state

27%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

68%

2,773
students

Female
65%
1,808

Male
35%
965

32%

1,276
students

Female
71%
904

Male
29%
372

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

72%

2,000
students

Female
62%
1,240

Male
38%
760

28%

773
students

Female
73%
568

Male
27%
205

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Student Break-down

4%
Nonresident aliens
25%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
16%
Hispanic/Latino
43%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
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: 2.50
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: August 15

Spring: December 15

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

70

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

50

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 45
Countries most often represented Canada
China
India
Ivory Coast
Vietnam
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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