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La Salle University
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  • 4 Year
  • PHILADELPHIA, PA

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade B+
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade C minus
  5. Athletics
    grade B+
  6. Party Scene
    grade A minus
  7. Professors
    grade B
  8. Location
    grade C
  9. Dorms
    grade C+
  10. Campus Food
    grade C+
  11. Student Life
    grade B minus
  12. Safety
    grade C+

About

1900 W OLNEY AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
Atlantic 10 Conference
From La Salle University

Life is an adventure. La Salle makes you an Explorer.

For nearly 160 years, La Salle University has been helping students become the people they truly wish to be. We offer a liberal arts education with skills that employers seek, experiential learning at an AACSB-accredited business school, and a professional education at a nursing and health sciences school in one of the largest healthcare hubs in the nation.

Our faculty members will know your name and your story, and guide you towards internships, research, and study abroad opportunities that will help you grow. We are consistently ranked for value and outcomes by organizations including U.S. News & World Report and Forbes. And with 100+ clubs and societies and 19 varsity sports, there will always be something new to explore.

You’ll be challenged at La Salle, but you will be supported every step of the way.

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La Salle University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
81%
SAT Range
870-1080
ACT Range
19-25
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$24,130 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$22,122 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
9:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
78%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 49 responses
58%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 55 responses
57%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 56 responses

Majors

5-Year Programs at La Salle

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La Salle University offers a variety of 5-year programs that give students the opportunity to earn both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in just five years. Choose anything from communication to computer science, accounting to nutrition, and shift your education into high gear.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    15%
  • On Campus
    65%
  • Online
    20%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
2,000 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
773
Undergrads Over 25
11%
Pell Grant
47%
Varsity Athletes
15%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 43 responses
  • Friendly
    60%
  • Respectful
    16%
  • Childish, High School 2.0
    9%
  • Catty
    5%
  • Stressed
    5%
  • Nerdy
    2%
  • Outgoing
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
68%
Poll
42%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 59 responses
Poll
48%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 88 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 49 responses
  • A Memorable Experience
    41%
  • Interesting
    22%
  • Well rounded
    16%
  • Meh
    10%
  • Hellhole
    6%
  • Fast-paced
    2%
  • Underrated
    2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$58,000 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
62%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%
88%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 34 responses

La Salle University Reviews

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