La Salle University
La Salle University is a private, Catholic university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. The university was founded in 1863 by the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools and named for St. Jean-Baptiste de La Salle.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 97%
- Average net price: $19,409
- Undergraduate enrollment: 2,675
- Graduation rate (150%): 58%
- Graduation rate (200%): 60%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 69%
- Student to faculty ratio: 12:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $67,416
- Median earnings (8 years): $60,439
- Median earnings (6 years): $53,701
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: City, large
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Philadelphia, PA
Majors and programs
The most common programs at La Salle University include Nursing, Psychology, Marketing.
- Nursing (142 bachelor's) · median earnings $100,679 4 years after graduation · median debt $26,909
- Psychology (48 bachelor's) · median earnings $49,216 4 years after graduation · median debt $26,250
- Marketing (37 bachelor's) · median earnings $68,227 4 years after graduation · median debt $23,103
- Communication (31 bachelor's) · median earnings $61,347 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Accounting (30 bachelor's) · median earnings $83,892 4 years after graduation · median debt $26,531
- Criminal Justice (28 bachelor's) · median earnings $55,165 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,594
- Finance (27 bachelor's) · median earnings $89,087 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,000
- Business (24 bachelor's) · median earnings $61,594 4 years after graduation · median debt $23,077
- Biology (22 bachelor's) · median earnings $73,920 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,625
- Social Work (22 bachelor's) · median earnings $55,431 4 years after graduation · median debt $28,454
Degree mix: Business 33%, Computer Science 3%, Health 41%, Biological Sciences 3%, Psychology 14%, Communication 6%.
Award levels offered: Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral.
Cost
La Salle University students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $18,702 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $18,702
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $17,978
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $21,016
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $26,009
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $26,278
- In-state tuition and fees: $37,800
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $37,800
- Books and supplies: $1,000
- On-campus room and board: $16,360
- Off-campus room and board: $16,350
- Off-campus with family: $1,000
- Typical cost of attendance: $55,160
- Sticker vs net gap: 65%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 35%
- Federal loan recipients: 43%
- Average institutional grant: $25,160
- Average federal loan: $9,945
- Median debt at graduation: $25,000
Admissions
La Salle University admits 97% of applicants. Of students admitted, 9% enrolled.
- Applications: 4,782
- Admitted: 4,619
- Enrolled: 437
- Yield (first-choice signal): 9%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 2,675
- Women: 71%
- Commuter share (estimated): 62%
- Part-time undergraduates: 14%
- Age 25 and older: 12%
- Graduate students: 952
- Graduation rate: 58%
- Come back after freshman year: 74%
- First-generation: 37%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 57%
- Student to faculty: 12:1
- Professor salary: $109,873
- Associate professor salary: $84,529
- Assistant professor salary: $74,392
- On-campus housing capacity: 1,021
- Meal plan meals per week: 99
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the La Salle University acceptance rate? La Salle University admits 97% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does La Salle University cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $18,702 a year after aid. Average net price is $19,409.
What majors does La Salle University offer? Popular programs include Nursing, Psychology, Marketing, Communication, Accounting.
What is the average salary after La Salle University? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $67,416 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the La Salle University graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 69% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 58%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. La Salle University official site: https://lasalle.edu.