Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Center Valley, Pennsylvania |
| Online | desales.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, DeSales University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Roman Catholic faith. In the most recent statistical year 3,192 prospective students applied, and 2,610 were granted admission. Of those admitted 483 enrolled in the school. 2,377 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 925 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $38,500 plus fees of $1,000. DeSales University is ranked 282 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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DeSales University is rated within the top 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for DeSales University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#282 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#192 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#21 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#19 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#379 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#23 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1010/1240 |
| ACT | 22/28 |
| GPA | 3.35 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $674 |
| Other Fees | $1,000 |
| Room and Board | $13,300 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,720 |
| Total One Year Cost | $57,194 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 29% |
| Health Professions | 19% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 11% |
| Biology | 5% |
| Communication | 5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=210739 IPEDS survey data for DeSales University.
Current students may use the DeSales University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.