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DeSales University Admission Requirements

Center Valley, Pennsylvania

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Chances of getting into DeSales University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
78%
Admission Difficulty for DeSales University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Challenging 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into DeSales University and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at DeSales University is 78%.  It ranks #42 in Pennsylvania for lowest rate of acceptance. DeSales University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 2,780 out of 3,554 applicants were admitted.

The school has challenging admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 38 percent on standardized admission tests. DeSales University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.39. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 19% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The DeSales University application fee is $0 and applications are due by May 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to DeSales University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 31% of students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

DeSales University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1080-1260
Applicants Submitting SAT 
31%
SAT Scores for DeSales University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 550
SAT Math 25th 530
SAT Composite 25th 1080
SAT Scores for DeSales University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 640
SAT Math 75th 620
SAT Composite 75th 1260
Average SAT Score 1170

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to DeSales University?

DeSales University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into DeSales University score in the top 45 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1080-1260.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

DeSales University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1260 and Above Good >87%
1170 to 1260 Avg + 78%-87%
1080 to 1170 Avg - 65%-78%
990 to 1080 Reach 50%-65%
Less than 990 Low <50%
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DeSales University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
23-29 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
4%
ACT Scores for DeSales University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 22
ACT Math 25th 21
ACT Composite 25th 23
ACT Scores for DeSales University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 31
ACT Math 75th 27
ACT Composite 75th 29
Average ACT Score 26

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into DeSales University?

DeSales University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

DeSales University regularly accepts students who score 23 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 32 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 23-29.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

DeSales University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
29 and Above Good >87%
26 to 29 Avg + 78%-87%
23 to 26 Avg - 65%-78%
20 to 23 Reach 50%-65%
Less than 20 Low <50%
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DeSales University GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.39
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into DeSales University?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into DeSales University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at DeSales University was 3.39 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #71 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.39 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as DeSales University accepts 78% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted DeSales University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 4.7% Good
3.75 to 3.99 29.5% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 17.7% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 14.7% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 12.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 14.3% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 5.5% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 1.6% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

59.4% of DeSales University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted DeSales University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 24.8%
Top 25% of class 59.4%
Top 50% of class 82%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

DeSales University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,378 1,176 3,554
Accepted 1,892 888 2,780
Acceptance Rate 80% 76% 78%
Enrolled 337 179 516
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 18% 20% 19%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
May 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
36

Applicants have 36 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on May 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to DeSales University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to DeSales University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

DeSales University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at DeSales University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=210739 IPEDS survey data for DeSales University.

FAQs

Does DeSales University prefer SAT or ACT?

31% of students submit their SAT scores to DeSales University. 4% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into DeSales University?

78% of those who apply are granted admission to DeSales University. Admission competition is and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for DeSales University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1080 and 1260. 31% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for DeSales University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 23 and 29. 4% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.