DeSales University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4142 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1161 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1088 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #77 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #1 of 2 | In Center Valley |
| #2919 of 4,084 | For Nursing |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Undergraduates
- 2,225
- Graduates
- 766
- 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 | 3,662 | 1,293 | 2,369 |
| Admissions | 2,826 | 956 | 1,870 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 505 | 183 | 322 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 4 |
634 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
675 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
157 or 31%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1100
or below
75% of them
had 1280
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in DeSales University are 1100-1280 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
14 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in DeSales University are 23-29 (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 | 2129 (71%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 345 (12%) |
| Black or African American | 153 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 149 (5%) |
| Asian | 137 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 66 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 8 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend DeSales University is $29,104 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 | $22,347 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,571 |
| $48-75K | $25,008 |
| $75-110K | $28,659 |
| $110K+ | $32,228 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $41,100 | $21,120 |
| Tuition in-state | $41,100 | $21,120 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $41,100 | $21,120 |
| Fee in-district | $1,500 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,500 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,500 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,160 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,500 |
| Room charge | $6,400 |
| Meal charge | $7,100 |
DeSales University majors
DeSales University has granted 591 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs, 315 master's across 18 programs, and 30 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 | 51 | 94 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 110 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 75 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 38 | 14 | |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 42 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 39 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 35 | ||
| Accounting | 33 | ||
| Psychology, General | 32 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 30 | ||
| Education, Other | 28 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 28 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 27 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 21 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 21 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 18 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 18 | ||
| Film & Video and Photographic Arts, Other | 12 | ||
| Finance, General | 12 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 12 | ||
| Homeland Security | 12 | ||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 12 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 11 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 10 | ||
| Critical Care Nursing | 10 | ||
| Dance, General | 10 | ||
| History, General | 8 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | ||
| Creative Writing | 6 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 6 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 5 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 4 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 4 | ||
| Management Information Systems and Services, Other | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 3 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management | 3 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 3 | ||
| Biochemistry | 2 | ||
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | ||
| Critical Infrastructure Protection | 2 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 2 | ||
| Pre-Law Studies | 2 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 1 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | ||
| Neuroscience | 1 | ||
| Nursing Science | 1 | ||
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 591 | 315 | 30 |
DeSales University has a graduation rate of 68%, which is among the 26% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 68% | 61% | 72% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
DeSales University has published 446 scientific papers with 3,442 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Political Science, Law, Psychology, Computer Science, Biology, Philosophy, Sociology, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3 | 5 |
| 1992 | 2 | 3 |
| 1993 | 8 | 6 |
| 1994 | 5 | 1 |
| 1995 | 5 | 4 |
| 1996 | 1 | 6 |
| 1997 | 5 | 11 |
| 1998 | 2 | 16 |
| 1999 | 7 | 16 |
| 2000 | 3 | 27 |
| 2001 | 7 | 28 |
| 2002 | 5 | 32 |
| 2003 | 9 | 36 |
| 2004 | 8 | 38 |
| 2005 | 5 | 43 |
| 2006 | 11 | 80 |
| 2007 | 16 | 82 |
| 2008 | 10 | 82 |
| 2009 | 10 | 91 |
| 2010 | 11 | 105 |
| 2011 | 13 | 130 |
| 2012 | 11 | 137 |
| 2013 | 14 | 150 |
| 2014 | 16 | 206 |
| 2015 | 20 | 191 |
| 2016 | 16 | 167 |
| 2017 | 29 | 167 |
| 2018 | 27 | 160 |
| 2019 | 22 | 181 |
| 2020 | 26 | 257 |
| 2021 | 34 | 256 |
| 2022 | 21 | 319 |
| 2023 | 30 | 316 |
Notable alumni
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Steve Burns
- Occupations
- television actorguitaristfilm actoractorentertainer
- Biography
-
Steven Michael Burns is an American actor. He is best known as the original host of the children's television program Blue's Clues from 1996 until 2002, for which he was nominated for a Daytime Emmy in 2001. Burns has also done extensive voice-over work for advertising, and is currently the voice of the Snickers satisfies advertising campaign.
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Alexie Gilmore
- Occupations
- actorfilm actortelevision 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
- actorvoice actor
- 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
- actorstage actor
- Biography
-
Dee 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
- judgelawyer
- 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 | 525 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2755 Station Avenue Center Valley, Pennsylvania, 18034-9568 United States |
|---|---|
| Phone | 6102821100 |