DeSales University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4094 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1140 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1066 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #74 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #1 of 2 | In Center Valley |
| #2940 of 3,992 | For Physical Therapy |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Undergraduates
- 2,166
- Graduates
- 806
- Male:Female Ratio
- 34:66
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.desales.edu
DeSales University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
DeSales University has an acceptance rate of 77% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 74% | 79% |
| Applicants | 3,977 | 1,429 | 2,540 |
| Admissions | 3,066 | 1,063 | 2,001 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 506 | 201 | 305 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 5 | 2 | 2 |
553 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
640 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
130 or 25%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1090
or below
75% of them
had 1260
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in DeSales University are 1090-1260 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
6 or 1%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 27
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in DeSales University are 27-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2055 (69%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 418 (14%) |
| Black or African American | 163 (5%) |
| Asian | 156 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 101 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 65 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 7 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend DeSales University is $31,732 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $24,007 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $25,400 |
| $48-75K | $26,096 |
| $75-110K | $29,982 |
| $110K+ | $34,878 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $45,000 | $22,375 |
| Tuition in-state | $45,000 | $22,375 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $45,000 | $22,375 |
| Fee in-district | $1,800 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,800 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,800 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,160 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,800 |
| Room charge | $6,400 |
| Meal charge | $7,400 |
DeSales University majors
DeSales University has granted 505 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs, 264 master's across 18 programs, and 29 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at DeSales University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 42 | 75 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 90 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 74 | ||
| Psychology, General | 33 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 22 | 9 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 30 | ||
| Pre-Physician Assistant | 30 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 28 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 28 | ||
| Accounting | 24 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 21 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 19 | ||
| Finance, General | 18 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 17 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 17 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 16 | ||
| Film & Video and Photographic Arts, Other | 14 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 14 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 14 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 13 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | 10 | |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 9 | ||
| Dance, General | 9 | ||
| Homeland Security | 9 | ||
| Creative Writing | 8 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management | 8 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 8 | ||
| Critical Infrastructure Protection | 7 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 6 | ||
| Critical Care Nursing | 5 | ||
| History, General | 5 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 5 | ||
| Pre-Law Studies | 5 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | ||
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 4 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 4 | ||
| Neuroscience | 4 | ||
| Economics, General | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 3 | ||
| Business Statistics | 2 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 2 | ||
| Information Resources Management | 2 | ||
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 2 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 1 | ||
| General Studies | 1 | ||
| Health Communication | 1 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 1 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 505 | 264 | 29 |
DeSales University has a graduation rate of 72%, which is among the 19% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 72% | 74% | 71% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
DeSales University has published 534 scientific papers with 5,488 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Biology, Psychology, Philosophy, Sociology, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 9 | 12 |
| 1994 | 5 | 8 |
| 1995 | 6 | 8 |
| 1996 | 1 | 10 |
| 1997 | 5 | 17 |
| 1998 | 3 | 23 |
| 1999 | 8 | 20 |
| 2000 | 3 | 31 |
| 2001 | 7 | 36 |
| 2002 | 4 | 38 |
| 2003 | 9 | 48 |
| 2004 | 7 | 49 |
| 2005 | 5 | 57 |
| 2006 | 11 | 137 |
| 2007 | 16 | 94 |
| 2008 | 11 | 95 |
| 2009 | 10 | 115 |
| 2010 | 13 | 125 |
| 2011 | 15 | 145 |
| 2012 | 11 | 167 |
| 2013 | 17 | 189 |
| 2014 | 19 | 263 |
| 2015 | 23 | 239 |
| 2016 | 15 | 223 |
| 2017 | 38 | 204 |
| 2018 | 29 | 226 |
| 2019 | 24 | 253 |
| 2020 | 29 | 345 |
| 2021 | 31 | 368 |
| 2022 | 27 | 434 |
| 2023 | 37 | 477 |
| 2024 | 28 | 506 |
| 2025 | 22 | 534 |
Notable alumni
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Steve Burns
- Occupations
- actortelevision actorguitaristfilm actorpodcaster
- Biography
-
Steven Michael Burns is an American actor, musician, and television host. He portrayed a fictional version of himself as the host of the children's television series Blue's Clues from 1996 until 2002, for which he was nominated for a Daytime Emmy in 2001. He has also done extensive voice-over work for advertising, including the "Snickers satisfies" advertising campaign.
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Alexie Gilmore
- Occupations
- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Alexie Gilmore is an American actress. She is known for her role as Dr. Sara Dillane on the Fox drama series New Amsterdam (2008). She has appeared in films such as The Babysitters (2007), Definitely, Maybe (2008), Surfer, Dude (2008), World's Greatest Dad (2009), Labor Day (2013), and There's Always Woodstock (2014). She also made several guest appearances as Devon Atwood, the ex-wife of Elijah Mundo on the CBS crime drama series CSI: Cyber (2015).
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Michele Knotz
- Occupations
- voice actoractor
- Biography
-
Michele Knotz is an American voice actress who works for New York City-based studios, including TAJ Productions, Headline Sound, and Central Park Media.
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Dee Roscioli
- Occupations
- stage actoractor
- Biography
-
Danielle Marie Roscioli is an American singer and actress, who is known for her performances as Elphaba in the Broadway, Chicago, San Francisco, and national touring productions of the musical Wicked.
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Joseph F. Leeson, Jr
- Occupations
- lawyerjudge
- Biography
-
Joseph Francis Leeson Jr. is a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
General info
| Founded | 1964 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Be Who You Are and Be That Well |
| Colors | blue, red |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 536 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2755 Station Avenue Center Valley, Pennsylvania, 18034-9568 United States |
|---|---|
| Phone | 6102821100 |