Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of DeSales University is 77.17% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.01%. 1,293 men and 2,369 women applied to DeSales and 956 men and 1,870 women students were accepted.
Among them, 183 men and 326 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at DeSales.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at DeSales
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants3,6621,2932,36900
Admitted2,8269561,87000
Enrolled50918332600
Acceptance Rate 77.17%73.94%78.94%--
Yield 18.01%19.14%17.43%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 157 students (31% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 14 students (3%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at DeSales.
The median SAT score is 1,200 with 610 SAT EBRW and 590 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 640 and the 25th percentile is 560. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 640 and 25th percentile is 540 .
The median ACT composite score is 26 with 75th percentile score of 29 and 25th percentile score of 23 at DeSales. The median ACT math score is 24 and the ACT English score is 26.
The SAT and ACT scores at DeSales University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,164, ACT: 24 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at DeSales
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total110012001280
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing560610640
SAT Math540590640
ACT Composite232629
ACT Math212425
ACT English242631
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2022-23, total 509 first-year students enrolled in DeSales. The proportion of full-time students is 99.21% and part-time students is 0.79%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 35.95% and women students is 64.05%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at DeSales.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at DeSales
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total50918332600
Full-time50518332200
Part-time40400
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at DeSales. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply DeSales University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
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DeSales Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayRequired
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

Application fee is $50 for applying graduate schools. The next table provides general admission information for applying to DeSales.
Admission Information for Applying to DeSales
Open Admission PolicyNo
Graduate Application Fees$50
Admission Informationwww.desales.edu/admissions-financial-aid
Online Applicationwww.desales.edu/admissions-financial-aid/undergraduate-admissions-aid/how-to-apply
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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