DeSales Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 77.09%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1180. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $46,800
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at DeSales:
- Total Enrollment: 2,972, including 640 online students
- 2,166 Undergraduate, 806 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 34.9% men, 65.1% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 72%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 18%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 83%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 101 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 40 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 29 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
DeSales Overview
DeSales University (DeSales) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Center Valley, PA. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The DeSales's tuition & fees is $46,800 for the academic year 2024-2025. 89% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $26,573.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,972 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
DeSales's acceptance rate is 77.09% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 16.67%. The median SAT score is 1180 and the ACT score is 28.
DeSales ranked 55th in Pennsylvania Colleges rankings. DeSales University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of DeSales University is $46,800. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $22,375.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $48,889 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $21,805.
| Undergraduate | $46,800 |
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| Graduate | $22,375 |
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| Undergraduate | $48,889 |
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| Graduate | $21,805 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
DeSales University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at DeSales
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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