About DeSales University
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
3,438
Website
www.desales.eduAccreditation
MSCHE
Religious Affiliation
Roman Catholic
On Campus Housing
Yes
DeSales university was established in 1964 under the name of Allentown College of Saint Francis de Sales later its name was changed to DeSales University.
DeSales University is a private not for profit catholic institute located in the Center Valley, Pennsylvania. It has a total enrollment of 3,438 graduate and adult (ACCESS) students DeSales has an acceptance rate of 73.8%.
DeSales has a semester-based academic calendar and it offers various courses and programs in different discipline few of the discipline in which they offer programs are master in business administration, master of education in TESOL, master of arts in criminal justice, master of education in online instruction, etc. 71% of the DeSales alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $39,800.
DeSales has a mission to transform learning through liberal arts and professional studies to foster a relationship between moral, spiritual and intellectual virtues, they work as a community and grow with each other they have a student to faculty ratio of 13:1, they want to make the students grow as well as faculty to serve the common good.
Online Education at DeSales University
The university provides 19 online programs. These programs are pertaining to 3 disciplines namely Business Management, Criminal Justice and Education.
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The university offers the ACCESS online training method which is designed for busy professionals wishing to cultivate academic skills.
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The online programs are flexible with no constraints of the traditional semester class system. The students can learn at their own pace and comfort.
Reviews
Some reviews by the students about the university are given below
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The university has a scenic campus and informative academics. The community is very welcoming and everyone feels like they are part of a large family.
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The professors are willing to assist the students and mold the best out of them. The dorms are spacious and clean.
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Every member in the community puts great emphasis on involvement and thus provides as a support system for whatever your interests may be.
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The professors are extremely qualified and very helpful. They are ready to walk that extra mile to help the students who find it difficult grasping the syllabus. The non-teaching staffs are also very considerate to guide the freshers through their campus life.
Rankings
As per us news, the DeSales University ranking is -
#59 in Regional Universities North
#33 in Best Colleges for Veterans
#36 in Best Value Schools
#145 in Top Performers on Social Mobility
Admissions
Application Deadline
1st Aug
Acceptance Rate
74%
SAT Range
1010 - 1228
ACT Range
23 - 27
Application Fee
N/A
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
Yes
The DeSales University has an acceptance rate of 73.8 % they are lightly selective, the students who wish to get into Desales have to meet there admission requirement, they have to provide a high school transcript with a GPA of 3.47 or above, they dot have an application fee, but the application deadline is August 1st.
Learn more about the SAT, ACT scores required to get admission into DeSales University, and how to increase your chances of getting admitted.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$28,244
Average Annual Cost
$36,000
Books And Supplies
$1,386
Other Fees
$1,400
Room And Board
$12,800
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,434
Total One Year Cost
$54,020
The total cost to attend DeSales University is $52,020 for both instate and outstate which include tuition $37,400, books and supplies, $1,386, room and board $12,800, and other expenses.
It is advised to have an in-depth understanding of all the factors that go into contributing the annual cost to attend university so that you can strategically plan your expenses. And for more understanding of the cost please refer to the official website.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
NA
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
83%
Part-Time Retention Rate
56%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
N/A
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
83 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
59 Graduates
Biology, General
41 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
39 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
38 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
36 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
33 Graduates
Marketing
29 Graduates
Psychology, General
29 Graduates
Health Professions and Related Clin...
26 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
25 Graduates
Communication, Journalism, and Rela...
22 Graduates
Human Resources Management and Serv...
19 Graduates
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
16 Graduates
Dance
14 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
12 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
10 Graduates
Theological and Ministerial Studies
7 Graduates
Chemistry
7 Graduates
Philosophy
7 Graduates
Political Science and Government
7 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
6 Graduates
Mathematics
6 Graduates
History
5 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
4 Graduates
International Business
4 Graduates
Management Information Systems and...
4 Graduates
Non-Professional General Legal Stud...
4 Graduates
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences,...
4 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
3 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
1 Graduates
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Student Body
Undergraduate Students
2,499
Socio-Economic Diversity
25%
Part-time
22%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$69,395 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 80% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
80%
Undergrads in College Housing
67%
Averege Housing Cost
$6,200/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $6,600/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$6,600/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Bulldogs
School Colors
navy blue and scarlet red
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
173
Total Female Athletes
153
Intramural Sports
11
Sports Club
8
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Tennis
Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$39,800/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$49,700/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$224 - 280
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$22,442
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,096
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$3,344
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$20,071
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$29,109
$30K - $48K
$28,626
$48K - $75K
$25,152
$75K - $110K
$22,697
> $110K
$20,042
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$25,794,073
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$8,685,417
DeSales University understands the need for financial aid when it comes to paying for the college they offer various opportunities for financial aid. They believe that it is students responsibility to pay for the college so they try to make it as affordable as possible for them, few of the ways in which they provide-
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Federal and institutional grants
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Institutional scholarships. Few of the scholarships are
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Catholic Schools Grant
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Tuition Incentive Program
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Presidential Scholarships
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Trustee Scholarships
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Leadership Scholarship.
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Work-study
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Loans
Desale also have third party scholarship to ensure maximum help their students can get, they also have veterans and military service program to ensure affordability to them. They make their students apply for FAFSA which is the first step towards receiving federal aid. The FAFSA code for the college is 003986
