La Salle University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2150 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #589 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #536 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #27 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #6 of 19 | In Philadelphia |
| #892 of 1,307 | For Criminology and Criminal Justice |
| Top50% | For 41 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 94%
- Undergraduates
- 2,773
- Graduates
- 1,276
- Male:Female Ratio
- 33:67
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.lasalle.edu
La Salle University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
La Salle University has an acceptance rate of 94% and is among the 31% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 94% | 94% |
| Applicants | 5,214 | 1,844 | 3,370 |
| Admissions | 4,914 | 1,730 | 3,184 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 555 | 198 | 357 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
550 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,293 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
122 or 22%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1050
or below
75% of them
had 1268
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in La Salle University are 1050-1268 (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 |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2026 (50%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 898 (22%) |
| Hispanic | 549 (14%) |
| Asian | 227 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 151 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 124 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 65 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend La Salle University is $17,552 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 | $15,613 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $12,838 |
| $48-75K | $9,990 |
| $75-110K | $9,065 |
| $110K+ | $12,117 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $32,640 | $26,400 |
| Tuition in-state | $32,640 | $26,400 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $32,640 | $26,400 |
| Fee in-district | $1,250 | $570 |
| Fee in-state | $1,250 | $570 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,250 | $570 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,962 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,200 |
| Room charge | $8,300 |
| Meal charge | $7,900 |
La Salle University majors
La Salle University has granted 820 bachelor's degrees across 39 programs, 509 master's across 36 programs, and 23 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at La Salle University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 188 | |||
| Education, General | 109 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 6 | 76 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 64 | 11 | ||
| Accounting | 54 | 19 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 30 | 34 | ||
| Finance, General | 38 | 24 | ||
| Psychology, General | 59 | |||
| Communication, General | 33 | 21 | ||
| Management Science | 11 | 36 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 45 | |||
| Public Health, General | 25 | 12 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 17 | 18 | ||
| Social Work | 33 | |||
| Systems Science and Theory | 33 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 29 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 18 | 8 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 23 | |||
| Nurse Anesthetist | 23 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 21 | |||
| Nutrition Sciences | 20 | |||
| Computer Science | 19 | |||
| Information Technology | 15 | |||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 14 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 13 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 13 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 | |||
| History, General | 10 | 1 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 10 | |||
| Digital Arts | 9 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 3 | 6 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 8 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 7 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | |||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 7 | |||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 7 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 6 | |||
| Human Resources Development | 6 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 | |||
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 5 | |||
| Information Technology Project Management | 5 | |||
| Public & Applied History | 5 | |||
| Sociology, General | 5 | |||
| Language Interpretation and Translation | 4 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 4 | |||
| Environmental Science | 3 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 3 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 2 | |||
| Economics, General | 2 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Junior High & Middle School Special Education Programs | 2 | |||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 2 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 2 | |||
| Philosophy | 2 | |||
| Political Economy | 2 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | |||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 1 | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | |||
| Biochemistry | 1 | |||
| Education, Other | 1 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Autism | 1 | |||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 1 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 1 | |||
| International Economics | 1 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 1 | |||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 29 | 820 | 509 | 23 |
La Salle University has a graduation rate of 62%, which is among the 36% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 62% | 59% | 64% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
La Salle University has published 3,642 scientific papers with 37,010 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Philosophy, Computer Science, Law, Environmental Science, Medicine, Sociology, Biology, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 36 | 43 |
| 1992 | 23 | 80 |
| 1993 | 34 | 94 |
| 1994 | 38 | 81 |
| 1995 | 59 | 108 |
| 1996 | 44 | 144 |
| 1997 | 46 | 172 |
| 1998 | 69 | 172 |
| 1999 | 42 | 176 |
| 2000 | 49 | 244 |
| 2001 | 40 | 248 |
| 2002 | 46 | 350 |
| 2003 | 51 | 299 |
| 2004 | 64 | 336 |
| 2005 | 67 | 416 |
| 2006 | 71 | 484 |
| 2007 | 101 | 645 |
| 2008 | 94 | 706 |
| 2009 | 106 | 865 |
| 2010 | 118 | 973 |
| 2011 | 140 | 1075 |
| 2012 | 148 | 1345 |
| 2013 | 180 | 1509 |
| 2014 | 220 | 1774 |
| 2015 | 192 | 1958 |
| 2016 | 187 | 1984 |
| 2017 | 149 | 2025 |
| 2018 | 137 | 2369 |
| 2019 | 139 | 2516 |
| 2020 | 164 | 2810 |
| 2021 | 148 | 3319 |
| 2022 | 130 | 3202 |
| 2023 | 122 | 3390 |
La Salle University alumni
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Peter Boyle
- Occupations
- film actorfilm editortelevision actorstage actorvoice actor
- Biography
-
Peter Lawrence Boyle was an American actor. Known as a character actor, he played Frank Barone on the CBS sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond and the comical monster in Mel Brooks' film spoof Young Frankenstein (1974). He also starred in The Candidate (1972). Boyle, who won an Emmy Award in 1996 for a guest-starring role on the Fox science-fiction drama The X-Files, won praise in both comedic and dramatic parts following his breakthrough performance in the 1970 film Joe and as Wizard in Taxi Driver (1976).
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Joe Bryant
- Occupations
- basketball coachbasketball player
- Biography
-
Joseph Washington Bryant, nicknamed "Jellybean", is an American former professional basketball player and coach. He played for the Philadelphia 76ers, San Diego Clippers, and Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He also played for several teams in Italy and one in France. Bryant was the head coach of the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks from 2005 to 2007 and returned to that position for the remainder of the 2011 WNBA season. Bryant has also coached in Italy, Japan, and Thailand. His son, Kobe Bryant, was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
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Jessica Barth
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actoractorjournaliststage actor
- Biography
-
Jessica Barth is an American actress, known for portraying Tami-Lynn McCafferty in the film Ted and its sequel.
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William J. Burns
- Occupations
- diplomatpoliticianambassador
- Biography
-
William Joseph Burns is an American diplomat who has served as director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in the Biden administration since March 19, 2021. He previously served as U.S. deputy secretary of state from 2011 to 2014; in 2009 he served as acting secretary of state for a day, prior to the confirmation of Hillary Clinton. Burns retired from the U.S. Foreign Service in 2014 after a 32-year career. From 2014 to 2021, he served as president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
General info
| Founded | 1863 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Virtus Scientia |
| Colors | dark blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 599 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1900 W Olney Ave Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19141-1199 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,604,000 |
| Phone | 2159511000 |