De La Salle University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1569 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #400 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #2 of 229 | In the Philippines |
| #1 of 35 | In Manila |
| #321 of 1,002 | For Agricultural Engineering |
| Top50% | For 92 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Acceptance rate
- 35%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.dlsu.edu.ph
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 35% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | June to April (June - August; September-December; January-April) |
We've calculated the 35% acceptance rate for De La Salle University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
De La Salle University has published 8,834 scientific papers with 106,383 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Biology, Physics, Political Science, Law, Chemistry, and Medicine.
De La Salle University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 3 | 19 |
| 1994 | 4 | 6 |
| 1995 | 7 | 20 |
| 1996 | 11 | 25 |
| 1997 | 16 | 22 |
| 1998 | 21 | 29 |
| 1999 | 23 | 48 |
| 2000 | 20 | 82 |
| 2001 | 27 | 82 |
| 2002 | 40 | 162 |
| 2003 | 54 | 230 |
| 2004 | 100 | 257 |
| 2005 | 71 | 437 |
| 2006 | 74 | 455 |
| 2007 | 89 | 631 |
| 2008 | 101 | 718 |
| 2009 | 106 | 954 |
| 2010 | 138 | 1151 |
| 2011 | 134 | 1476 |
| 2012 | 195 | 1617 |
| 2013 | 199 | 1878 |
| 2014 | 241 | 2341 |
| 2015 | 323 | 2788 |
| 2016 | 313 | 3275 |
| 2017 | 437 | 3804 |
| 2018 | 541 | 4657 |
| 2019 | 605 | 5975 |
| 2020 | 757 | 7995 |
| 2021 | 1007 | 11159 |
| 2022 | 890 | 13046 |
| 2023 | 949 | 14732 |
| 2024 | 833 | 14628 |
| 2025 | 548 | 13739 |
Tuition
The tuition table for De La Salle University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per term) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Programs | PHP 70,000 - PHP 100,000 |
| Graduate Programs | PHP 40,000 - PHP 60,000 |
| Law Programs | PHP 100,000 - PHP 120,000 |
| Doctoral Programs | PHP 60,000 - PHP 80,000 |
All costs are in Philippine Peso (PHP).
De La Salle University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by De La Salle University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PhD | Computer Science, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Information Technology, Linguistics, Theology |
|---|
De La Salle University alumni
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Vic Sotto
- Occupations
- television presentercomposerfilm producercomediantelevision actor
- Biography
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Marvic Valentin "Vic" Castelo Sotto, popularly known as Bossing, is a Filipino actor, comedian, and television personality. Prolific in film and television in the Philippines since the 1970s, he is known for playing comedic roles in television sitcoms and films. He is also one of the three pioneer hosts of Eat Bulaga! together with his elder brother Tito Sotto and Joey De Leon.
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Michelle Dee
- Occupations
- actorbeauty queenmodel
- Biography
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Michelle Daniela Marquez Dee is a Filipino actress, model, TV host, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Philippines 2023. She represented the Philippines at the Miss Universe 2023 competition in El Salvador, where she placed in the Top 10 and won four special awards.
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Leila de Lima
- Occupations
- university teacherministerpolitician
- Biography
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Leila Norma Eulalia Josefa Magistrado de Lima is a Filipino politician, lawyer, human rights activist and law professor who has served as the representative for Mamamayang Liberal, the sectoral wing of the Liberal Party, since 2025. De Lima previously served as a senator of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022 and as secretary of justice from 2010 to 2015.
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Tito Sotto
- Occupations
- bowleractorcomediantelevision actorsongwriter
- Biography
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Vicente "Tito" Castelo Sotto III is a Filipino politician and television personality who has served as the 32nd president of the Senate since 2025, a position he previously held from 2018 to 2022. Sotto has been a senator since 2025, having previously also served in the role from 1992 to 2004 and from 2010 to 2022. He is the longest-serving Philippine senator in history, and is the only one elected for five non-consecutive terms.
De La Salle University faculties and divisions
| College : Business | Accountancy, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Commercial Law, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing |
|---|---|
| College : Computer Studies | Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering |
| College : Education | Curriculum, Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Research, English, Foreign Languages Education, Linguistics, Physical Education, Science Education, Sports Management |
| College : Engineering | Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Management, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering |
| College : Liberal Arts | Arts and Humanities, Asian Studies, Behavioural Sciences, Communication Arts, Communication Studies, Development Studies, Economics, English, Filipino, Fine Arts, History, International Studies, Literature, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Religious Studies, Translation and Interpretation, Writing |
| College : Science | Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics |
| School : Economics | Economics |
General information
| Alternative names | DLSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1911 |
| Accreditation | Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU); Philippine Commission on Higher Education |
| Motto | Religio, Mores, Cultura Religion, Morals, Culture |
| Colors | green, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2401 Taft Avenue, Malate Manila, Metro Manila, 1004 Philippines |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,903,000 |