La Salle University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2215 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #600 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #547 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #27 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #6 of 19 | In Philadelphia |
| #1343 of 3,540 | For Communications and Public Relations |
| Top50% | For 39 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 86%
- Undergraduates
- 2,426
- Graduates
- 1,128
- Male:Female Ratio
- 31:69
- 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 86% 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 | 86% | 86% | 86% |
| Applicants | 4,845 | 1,634 | 3,211 |
| Admissions | 4,176 | 1,410 | 2,766 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 458 | 156 | 302 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 7 | 7 |
419 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
727 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | 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 |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1628 (46%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 850 (24%) |
| Hispanic | 549 (15%) |
| Asian | 208 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 147 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 117 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 48 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend La Salle University is $20,119 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 | $18,702 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,978 |
| $48-75K | $21,016 |
| $75-110K | $26,009 |
| $110K+ | $26,278 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $34,270 | $27,200 |
| Tuition in-state | $34,270 | $27,200 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $34,270 | $27,200 |
| Fee in-district | $1,300 | $570 |
| Fee in-state | $1,300 | $570 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,300 | $570 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,700 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,676 |
| Room charge | $8,380 |
| Meal charge | $8,296 |
La Salle University majors
La Salle University has granted 662 bachelor's degrees across 42 programs, 464 master's across 36 programs, and 53 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at La Salle University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 125 | |||
| Education, General | 108 | |||
| Accounting | 48 | 23 | ||
| Finance, General | 43 | 18 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 47 | 11 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 10 | 45 | ||
| Psychology, General | 44 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 20 | 23 | ||
| Social Work | 20 | 21 | ||
| Communication, General | 28 | 8 | ||
| Management Science | 5 | 31 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 33 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 32 | |||
| Nutrition Sciences | 28 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 26 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 23 | 1 | ||
| Public Health, General | 16 | 8 | ||
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other | 23 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 13 | 8 | ||
| Systems Science and Theory | 21 | |||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 20 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 20 | |||
| Nurse Anesthetist | 19 | |||
| Computer Science | 16 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 16 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 16 | |||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 14 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 13 | |||
| Digital Arts | 13 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 9 | 4 | ||
| Information Technology | 12 | |||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 8 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 8 | |||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 8 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 6 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 6 | |||
| Environmental Science | 6 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 6 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | 4 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 5 | |||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 4 | |||
| History, General | 3 | 1 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 4 | |||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 4 | |||
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 3 | |||
| Economics, General | 3 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 3 | |||
| Political Economy | 3 | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 2 | |||
| Education, Other | 2 | |||
| Human Resources Development | 1 | 1 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 | |||
| Language Interpretation and Translation | 2 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |||
| Biochemistry | 1 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Autism | 1 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 1 | |||
| Finance and Financial Management Services, Other | 1 | |||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 1 | |||
| Information Technology Project Management | 1 | |||
| Investments and Securities | 1 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 | |||
| Lay Ministry | 1 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 1 | |||
| Philosophy | 1 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | |||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 23 | 662 | 464 | 53 |
La Salle University has a graduation rate of 58%, which is among the 42% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 58% | 56% | 59% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
La Salle University has published 3,716 scientific papers with 57,589 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Medicine, Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 22 | 107 |
| 1993 | 28 | 139 |
| 1994 | 31 | 116 |
| 1995 | 38 | 159 |
| 1996 | 45 | 208 |
| 1997 | 40 | 255 |
| 1998 | 52 | 242 |
| 1999 | 44 | 250 |
| 2000 | 41 | 332 |
| 2001 | 44 | 327 |
| 2002 | 53 | 495 |
| 2003 | 48 | 452 |
| 2004 | 51 | 545 |
| 2005 | 74 | 637 |
| 2006 | 70 | 746 |
| 2007 | 99 | 983 |
| 2008 | 108 | 1050 |
| 2009 | 111 | 1249 |
| 2010 | 118 | 1378 |
| 2011 | 137 | 1673 |
| 2012 | 179 | 2001 |
| 2013 | 198 | 2234 |
| 2014 | 209 | 2514 |
| 2015 | 179 | 2753 |
| 2016 | 166 | 2927 |
| 2017 | 155 | 3012 |
| 2018 | 135 | 3318 |
| 2019 | 141 | 3581 |
| 2020 | 178 | 4110 |
| 2021 | 164 | 4746 |
| 2022 | 154 | 4540 |
| 2023 | 138 | 4923 |
| 2024 | 114 | 4310 |
La Salle University alumni
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Peter Boyle
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actorfilm editorfilm actormilitary officer
- Biography
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Peter Lawrence Boyle was an American actor. He is known for his character actor roles in film and television and received several awards including a Primetime Emmy Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
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Joe Bryant
- Occupations
- basketball playerbasketball coach
- Biography
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Joseph Washington "Jellybean" Bryant was an American 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 also coached in Japan and Thailand. His son, basketball player Kobe Bryant, was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
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Jessica Barth
- Occupations
- stage actorjournalistactortelevision actorfilm actor
- Biography
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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
- politiciandiplomatambassador
- Biography
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William Joseph Burns is an American diplomat and served as the 8th director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) during the Biden administration from March 19, 2021 to January 20, 2025. 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 | 551 |
| 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 |