Center Valley, PA

DeSales University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
DeSales University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Center Valley, PA.
It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification.
DeSales University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

77% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 3,977 applied, 3,066 accepted, and 511 enrolled in DeSales.
203 men and 307 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,180 SAT, 28 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,180 and ACT score is 28. The SAT score of 1180 is good, 67 to 74 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total109011801260
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing550600640
Math540580620
ACT Score
Composite272828
Math252728
English262729
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $46,800 for undergraduate programs and $22,375 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 4.46% compared to last year at DeSales University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

1,992 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $25,046.
For freshmen, 505 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $28,789.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 2,972 students enrolled DeSales in 2025.
By gender, 1,036 men and 1,936 women students are enrolled.
There are 2,166 undergraduate and 806 graduate students.
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101 Major Programs

  • 40 programs through online
  • 29 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of DeSales is 72% and the transfer-out rate is 18%.
The retention rate is 83% for full-time and 83% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
72%
Transfer-out Rate
18%
Retention Rate
83%
Students to Faculty Ratio
12 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 362 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for DeSales and the average faculty salary is $80,321. The studetns to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
There are 718 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $61,719.
Number of Faculties
362
Average Faculty Salary
$80,321
Number of Staffs
718
Average Staff Salary
$61,719

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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