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La Salle University

La Salle University

Philadelphia, PA · City · 1,953 students
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$19,409
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
58%
Graduation rate
58% typical
$67,416
Earnings 10 years on
$55,545 typical
97%
Acceptance rate
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

La Salle University is an independent Catholic institution in Northwest Philadelphia renowned for its strong professional preparation across nursing and health sciences, business, and communication. Rooted in the Lasallian tradition, the campus culture emphasizes social justice, accessible education, and hands-on community service, fostering close faculty mentorship in a supportive, tight-knit environment. Students enjoy an active campus life highlighted by NCAA Division I athletics in the Atlantic 10 Conference, as well as seamless transit access to Center City Philadelphia for clinical rotations, corporate internships, and cultural exploration.

Wikipedia:La Salle University is a private Catholic university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. The university was founded in 1863 by the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools and named for St. Jean-Baptiste de La Salle.

Location
Philadelphia, PA, 19141-1199 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
PHL · Philadelphia
12 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$37,800
Housing & food (on campus)$16,360
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$48,337
Average net price$19,409
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$37,800
Housing & food (on campus)$16,360
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$48,337
Average net price$19,409
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$16,545
$30–48k
$17,393
$48–75k
$20,557
$75–110k
$21,263
$110k+
$27,190
Grants from the school
98% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $25,160
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
58%
Within 4 yrs
50%
Back for yr 2
74%
Transferred
0%
Pell students: 47.8% · others: 65.5% 
8 yrs after starting
63% graduated · 13% transferred · 24% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$53,701
10 yrs after entry$67,416
Debt
Median at graduation$25,000
Monthly payment$265
Middle 50% owe$7.5k–$29k
90th percentile$36,236
Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral/Professional University: $55,545 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
97%
Test policy
Not required
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 96.7% · women 96.5% 
Yield: 9.5% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 35%Women 65%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
35%
First-gen
37%
Family income
$41,664
Independent
19%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
14%
Where first-years come from
In state (PA)
72.3%
Out of state
23.6%
International
3.3%

Most out-of-state first-years from: NJ 55 · NY 20 · MD 10 · CA 5 · VA 5

Race & ethnicity
White
34%
Hispanic
20%
Black
29%
Asian
5%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
6%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I without football
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Women's
  • Other Sports
    Women's
  • Rowing
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Water Polo
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$53,701
After 10 yrs
$67,416
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing125
Finance and Financial Management Services60
Marketing60
Accounting and Related Services48
Psychology, General45
Criminal Justice and Corrections37
Communication and Media Studies31
Nutrition Sciences28
Business Administration, Management and Operations28
Systems Science and Theory23
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services23
Biology, General21
Social Work21
Political Science and Government21
Computer Science17
Visual and Performing Arts, General16
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$65M
Full-time faculty
44%
Faculty salary
$9,355/mo
Teaching spend
$10,414
per student
Federal loans
43%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral/Professional University
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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