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1900 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141-1199
p. 215-951-1000
w. www.lasalle.edu
Philadelphia, PA 19141-1199
p. 215-951-1000
w. www.lasalle.edu
La Salle University
General Information, Alumni, History, Campus, Students, Faculty, Address, and Tuition
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La Salle University Introduction
La Salle University was founded in 1863. La Salle is a Catholic university established in the tradition of St. John Baptist de La Salle and the Christian Brothers teaching order.
La Salle’s primary campus is located on 130 acres in Philadelphia, six miles from Center City. La Salle University’s School of Nursing and Health Sciences are located at a former hospital location, and is called the West Campus.
La Salle University Athletics
The Explorers are a member of NCAA. The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
- Men’s NCAA Division IAA and Men’s Intercollegiate Football
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Golf
- Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
- Women’s NCAA Division I, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Softball
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Track_and_field
- Men’s NCAA Division I and Women’s NCAA Division I Track_indoor
- Men’s NCAA Division I and Women’s NCAA Division I Track_outdoor
- Women’s NCAA Division I, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball
Information Summary
Ranks 341st overall and 30th in Pennsylvania
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
87.5 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$40,469 |
| Admission
Success rate |
69% |
| SAT
75 %ile scores |
1160 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
16 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
83% / 67% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
6,190 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Philadelphia, PA 19141-1199
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 34,984 (34,984 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 12,151 (2.67 people per house) |
| Families | 7,783 (3.35 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 29,648 |
| Pop. — Asian | 1,497 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 58 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 271 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 3,533 |
| Pop. — Other | 723 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Single doctoral (other field) |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Medium four-year, highly residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending La Salle University?
Ranks 218th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $29,200 | $29,200 | $29,200 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $200 | $200 | $200 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $920 | $920 | $920 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $16,300 | $16,300 | $16,300 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $170 | $170 | $170 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $675 | $675 | $675 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $40,469 | $40,469 | $40,469 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $36,219 | $36,219 | $36,219 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $33,019 | $33,019 | $33,019 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $26,080  $29,400 |
$26,080  $29,400 |
$26,080  $29,400 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $619  $500 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $8,870  $9,450 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $1,000  $1,119 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $5,200  $5,200 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $1,000  $1,119 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,000  $3,119 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $35 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $35 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 5,206 (2,153 male / 3,053 female) |
| Admitted | 3,572 (1,514 male / 2,058 female) |
| Admission rate | 69% |
| First-time Enrollment | 839 (364 male / 475 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 839 (364 male / 475 female) |
| PT Enrollment | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 6,190 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does La Salle University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does La Salle University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 645th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 94% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 480 / 580 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 470 / 580 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 950 / 1160 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 2,114 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $5,360 |
| Board Fee | $5,300 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
La Salle University Ranks 291st for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,937 | 161 |  21% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $3,405 | 173 |  23% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $13,261 | 711 |  94% |
| Student Loan Aid | $8,337 | 612 |  81% |
| Any financial aid type | 732 |  97% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at La Salle University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 35 | 47 | 82 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 238 | 680 | 918 |
Hispanic | 116 | 270 | 386 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 81 | 141 | 222 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 4 | 5 | 9 |
White Non-Hispanic | 1,654 | 2,405 | 4,059 |
Race Unknown | 226 | 288 | 514 |
| Total | 2,354 | 3,836 | 6,190 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at La Salle University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 2 | 5 | 7 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 24 | 37 | 61 |
Hispanic | 10 | 25 | 35 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 13 | 19 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1 | 1 | 2 |
White Non-Hispanic | 323 | 318 | 641 |
Race Unknown | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| Total | 370 | 404 | 774 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at La Salle University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 226 | 271 | |
| 79 | 21 | 100 | |
| 55 | 40 | 95 | |
| 42 | 51 | 93 | |
| 42 | 37 | 79 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
La Salle University Ranks 644th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $67,233 ($73,680 male / $59,996 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 225 (119 male / 106 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 293 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.8 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $3,784,770 |
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