La Salle University: Ranking & Review
| Philadelphia rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 236 | 747 Top 5% |
La Salle University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 78% | 80% |
| Applicants | 6,566 | 2,541 | 4,025 |
| Admissions | 5,205 | 1,985 | 3,220 |
| Enrolled undergraduates | 1,052 | 402 | 650 |
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 5,197 | 1,878 | 3,319 |
863 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
502 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Admission requirements
It’s free to apply for both undergraduates and graduates.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of the college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores | Recommended |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
La Salle University Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $45,476 | $45,476 |
| Off-campus | $39,000 | $39,000 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $14,636 and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
La Salle University provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 1,785 students.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $28,800 | $28,800 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $700 | $700 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $960 | $960 |
| Tuition for Full-time graduates | $23,710 | $23,710 |
| Fees for full-time graduates | $570 | $570 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time graduates | $1,000 | $1,000 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 214 | 162 | 376 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 178 | 162 | 4 | 344 | |
| Education | 30 | 152 | 182 | ||
| Psychology | 61 | 66 | 19 | 146 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 55 | 34 | 89 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 38 | 13 | 51 | ||
| Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies | 44 | 44 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 36 | 36 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 30 | 30 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 23 | 5 | 28 | ||
| Social Sciences | 23 | 23 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 17 | 17 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 12 | 12 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 5 | 6 | 11 | ||
| Physical Sciences | 11 | 11 | |||
| English Language and Literature & Letters | 8 | 2 | 10 | ||
| History | 3 | 7 | 10 | ||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 7 | 7 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 5 | 5 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 3 | 3 | |||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 2 | 2 | |||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 36 | 763 | 616 | 23 | 1,438 |
A total of 799 2-year associate's and 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at La Salle University.
At the master's and doctor's level 639 degrees were conferred in the graduate programs.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 67% | 66% | 68% |
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General info
| Founded | 1863 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Virtus, Scientia Virtue, Knowledge |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Mission Statement | La Salle University is a Catholic university in the tradition of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. To a diverse community of learners, La Salle University offers a rigorous curriculum and co-curricular experiences designed to help students gain theoretical and practical knowledge, deepen their ethical sensibilities, and prepare for a lifetime of continuous learning, professional success, and dedicated service. As a Catholic university rooted in the liberal arts tradition, La Salle challenges students to contemplate life's ultimate questions as they develop their faith, engage in a free search for truth, and explore their full human potential. As a Lasallian university, named for St. John Baptist de La Salle, patron saint of teachers, La Salle promotes excellence in teaching and scholarship, demonstrates respect for each person, nurtures mentoring relationships, and encourages authentic community. As an urban university, La Salle invites students to enhance their academic experience by immersing themselves in the rich resources of Philadelphia and the region. All members of our community are called to maintain a heightened sensitivity to those marginalized within society as they practice civic engagement, provide leadership with a global perspective, and contribute to the common good. |
| Colors | dark blue, gold |
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Total FTE staff | 814 |
| Instructional FTE | 310 |
| Sector of institution | Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Private not-for-profit |
| Carnegie Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | www.lasalle.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 1900 W Olney Ave Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19141-1199 United States |
| Urbanization level | City: Large |
| City population | 1,581,000 |
| Phone | 2159511000 |
| Fax | +1 (215) 951 1656 |