DeSales University
Private nonprofit, 4-year
2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA 18034-9568
Quick Facts
2,113
Total Enrollment
79%
Acceptance Rate
71%
Graduation Rate
$52,721
Median Earnings (6yr)
$44,800
In-State Tuition
$30,465
Avg Net Price
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1199
Avg SAT Score
About DeSales University
Institution Details
| Type | Private nonprofit, 4-year |
| Classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Size | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Accreditation | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 2755 Station Avenue |
| City | Center Valley, PA |
| ZIP Code | 18034-9568 |
| County | Lehigh County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Rev. James J. Greenfield, OSFS (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 2,113 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 65% |
| Male | 35% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 70.4% |
| Black | 5.7% |
| Hispanic | 14.6% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 2.1% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 0.1% |
| Unknown | 2.2% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 14.3% |
| Part-Time Students | 12.7% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 550 | 605 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 585 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 27 | 28 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$44,800
In-State Tuition
$44,800
Out-of-State Tuition
$59,409
Total Cost of Attendance
$30,465
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 23% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 64% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 23% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $25,788 |
| Median Total Debt | $20,000 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $31,000 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 71% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $22,193 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $23,265 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $25,683 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $30,277 |
| $110,001+ | $33,532 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$52,721
6 Years After
$60,995
8 Years After
$61,295
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $31,519 | 75th percentile: $78,736
Earnings by Family Income Background
$44,501
Low Income
$53,175
Middle Income
$55,562
High Income
Student Outcomes
81%
Full-Time Retention
50%
Part-Time Retention
71%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$8,817
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$11,852
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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