74%

Acceptance Rate

$22,442

Avg.Financial Aid

003986

FAFSA Code

DeSales University

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Private, Not-For-Profit

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Roman Catholic

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    MSCHE

  • Website

    www.desales.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    3,438

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

#N/A

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Address

2755 Station Avenue

Rankings

It becomes easier for the aspirants to apply to a university and have their doubts regarding the same cleared if the university has a ranking. When it comes to the ranking of a university or any educational institution, the more information a student has, the better. The ranking of a university helps a student in many ways. It helps them overcome the confusion of which university/college is good for them and also other prospects. Before taking admission, a student assesses their chosen university on various factors like research excellence, the performance of its students after graduation, and their experience, among others. Notably, for the rankings, the two publications, US News and Forbes, are trusted everywhere. However, it is to be noted that DeSales University does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest ranking by these two publications.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    1st Aug

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    74%

  • SAT Range

    1010 - 1228

  • SAT/ACT

    Required

  • ACT Range

    23 - 27

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    FALSE$

  • Accept Common App

    Yes

The university takes in few each year. Moreover, admission to DU is fairly easy. A non-refundable fee, along with the application form, is required to be deposited by the students, in order to complete the process. If the SAT score of a student lies in the range of 1030-1260, it would improve her chances. The average ACT score at DeSales University is 25. However, those getting an ACT score less than 21 might also be offered admission. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at 2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, Pennsylvania 18034-9568. They can also call them at (610) 282-1100.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $28,244

  • Average Annual Cost

    $36,000

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $1,386

  • Other Fees

    $1,400

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for ooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $12,800

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $2,434

Total One Year Cost

$54,020

The next two things to keep in mind before applying to DU are the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $54,150. This cost includes the average annual tuition cost ($38,700), books and supplies ($1,466), room and boarding ($13,000), and budget for other expenses ($2,556). Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

NA

Student:Faculty Ratio

13:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

83%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

56%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

50%

Male Professors

50%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular 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

  • 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 Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

25%

Full-time / Part-time

78% / 22%

Students Gender

Male

36%

US National: 44%

Female

64%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

70%

Unknown

7%

Black

4%

Hispanic

13%

Two or more races

3%

Non Resident alien

0%

Asian

3%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

33%

Out Of State

67%

In State

0%

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 Security

On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. At DU, $13,000 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. The average meal plan at DU costs around $6,600 a year. Notably, students at the varsity get to choose from various dining and meal plan options as well. The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. There are around 36% male and 64% female students enrolled at the university.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$39,800/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$49,700/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$21,548 - $27,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$224 - $280

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$22,442

Students Receiving Federal Grants

28%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,096

Students Receiving State Aid

29%

Average Aid Per Year

$3,344

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$20,071

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the 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

The financial aid department of DeSales University helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. The average federal grant that comes from the university is around $5,156, whereas the financial aid is $21,582. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $3,301 as well as institutional aid worth $21,582. The need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to DeSales University amount to $25,794,073 per annum. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded in a year total $8,685,417.

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