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La Salle University

La Salle University

Philadelphia, PA · City · 1,953 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

La Salle University, a private Catholic institution in Philadelphia, is best known for its deep-rooted Lasallian heritage that prioritizes community service, social justice, and personalized mentorship. The university boasts highly regarded academic programs, most notably within its School of Nursing and Health Sciences and its AACSB-accredited School of Business, both of which provide robust, hands-on preparation for competitive careers. On campus, students experience a tight-knit, diverse community of "Explorers" characterized by active Division I athletics, vibrant student organizations, and a shared commitment to local engagement. A distinctive hallmark of La Salle is its strong track record for fostering upward social mobility, offering a tree-lined, self-contained campus that serves as a supportive home base with direct transit access to the rich internship and cultural landscapes of historic Philadelphia.


Wikipedia: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.

Location
Philadelphia, PA, 19141-1199 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
PHL · Philadelphia
12 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$48,337
Avg net price
$19,409
Room & board
$16,360
Tuition
$37,800
Books & supplies
$1,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$16,545
$30–48k
$17,393
$48–75k
$20,557
$75–110k
$21,263
$110k+
$27,190
Admissions
Admit rate
97%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

La Salle University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
58%
4-yr on-time completion
50%
1st-yr retention
74%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
63%
Transferred
13%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
24%
Median earnings (6yr)
$53,701
Median earnings (10yr)
$67,416
Median debt
$25,000
Monthly loan payment
$265
Debt range (25th–75th)
$7,500$29,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$36,236
Student Body
Men 35%Women 65%
12
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
35%
First-generation
37%
Median family income
$41,664
Independent students
19%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
14%
Race & ethnicity
White
34%
Hispanic
20%
Black
29%
Asian
5%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
6%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$53,701
10 years after entry
$67,416
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing125
Finance and Financial Management Services60
Marketing60
Accounting and Related Services48
Psychology, General45
Criminal Justice and Corrections37
Communication and Media Studies31
Nutrition Sciences28
Business Administration, Management and Operations28
Systems Science and Theory23
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services23
Biology, General21
Social Work21
Political Science and Government21
Computer Science17
Visual and Performing Arts, General16
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Institutional
Endowment
$65M
Classification
Doctoral/Professional
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
44%
Avg faculty salary
$9,355/mo
Instructional spend/student
$10,414
Federal loan rate
43%

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