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Information Summary
Ranks 837th for total enrollment
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
| Full-time Enrollment | 3,665 |
| Total Enrollment | 6,138 |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition | |
| Application Fee Required | |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $35 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $35 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Philadelphia, PA
| 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 |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending La Salle University?
Ranks 205th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $27,500 | $27,500 | $27,500 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $200 | $200 | $200 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $898 | $898 | $898 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $14,300 | $14,300 | $14,300 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $170 | $170 | $170 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $655 | $655 | $655 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $38,489 | $38,489 | $38,489 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $34,519 | $34,519 | $34,519 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $31,319 | $31,319 | $31,319 |
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 | $24,610 |
$24,610 |
$24,610 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $500 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $8,430 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $1,119 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $5,200 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $1,119 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,119 |
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Admission Details
| Applicants | 4,565 (1,937 male / 2,628 female) |
|---|---|
| Admitted | 3,492 (1,495 male / 1,997 female) |
| Admission rate | 76% |
| First-time Enrollment | 756 (347 male / 409 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 756 (347 male / 409 female) |
| PT Enrollment | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
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 |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA / NAIA Football Conference | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Baseball Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does La Salle University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
ACT Test Admission
Rank 801st for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 4% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | / |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | / |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 20 / 24 |
SAT Test Admission
Rank 560th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 97% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 480 / 600 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 480 / 590 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 960 / 1190 |
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 | 2,118 |
| Meals per Week | 21 |
| Room Fee | $5,120 |
| Board Fee | $5,180 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,921 | 209 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $3,197 | 218 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $11,700 | 794 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $8,069 | 656 | |
| Any financial aid type | 836 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at La Salle University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 50 | 34 | 84 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 231 | 668 | 899 |
Hispanic | 124 | 265 | 389 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 68 | 128 | 196 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 7 | 9 | 16 |
White Non-Hispanic | 1,708 | 2,432 | 4,140 |
Race Unknown | 198 | 216 | 414 |
| Total | 2,386 | 3,752 | 6,138 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students complete La Salle University?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $65,221 ($70,349 male / $58,894 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 210 (116 male / 94 female) |
| Total Benefits | $3,505,109 |
La Salle University Summary
La Salle University is a Roman Catholic university located in Bogotá, Colombia.
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La Salle University Academics
The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Moreover, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Economically Disadvantaged Student Services, Employment Service, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, On-Campus Daycare, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. An instance of this, the university has a Accelerated Program, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, ESL, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, ROTC, Air Force, ROTC, Army, Study Abroad and Teacher Certification. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Tutoring and Writing Center. La Salle University is unique in its study options.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at La Salle University.
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Art History/Criticism/Conservation, Film Production/Cinematography, Film Studies, Fine/Studio Arts, Music – General, Music History/Literature
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Banking/Financial Services, Business – General, Business Administration/Management, Business Communications, Business Statistics, Business/Managerial Economics, E-Commerce, Finance/Banking, Human Resources Management, Insurance/Risk Management, International Business, International Marketing, Labor/Personnel Relations, Management Science, Marketing Management, Marketing Research, Nonprofit Management, Operations Management, Organizational Behavior Studies
- Education:
- Bilingual/Bicultural Education, Biology Teacher Education, Chemistry Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Education – General, Education of Developmentally Delayed, Education of Emotionally Handicapped, Education of Mentally Handicapped, Education of Physically Handicapped, Elementary Education, English Teacher Education, Foreign Language Teacher Education, French Teacher Education, German Teacher Education, History Teacher Education, Junior High Education, Mathematics Education, Science Teacher Education, Secondary Education, Social Science Teacher Education, Social Studies Teacher Education, Spanish Language Teacher Education, Special Education, multiple levels
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
- Social Sciences:
- American Government/Politics, Criminology, Economics, International Economics, International Relations, Political Science/Government, Social Sciences – General, Sociology
- Foreign Language and Literature:
- Ancient Near Eastern/Biblical Languages, Classics, Comparative Literature, Foreign Language & Literature – General, French, German, Italian, Latin, Spanish
- History:
- point zero s.), History – General
- Mathematics:
- Applied Mathematics, Mathematics – General, Statistics
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Audiology/Hearing Sciences, Nursing (RN), Predentistry, Premedicine, Preveterinary Medicine, Speech-Language Pathology, Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology
- Communications & Journalism:
- Broadcast Journalism, Communications/Rhetoric, Digital Communications/Multimedia, Journalism, Mass Communications/Media Studies, Public Relations, Radio/Television
- Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
- Biological/Physical Sciences, Mathematics/Computer Science, Nutrition Sciences, Peace/Conflict Resolution Studies, Systems Science/Theory
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biochemistry, Biology
- Popular majors:
- one hundred percent liberal arts, twenty-five percent business per marketing, fourteen percent other, twelve percent communications per journalism, eleven percent health professions, six percent biology, six percent education, six percent psychology, five percent computer and information sciences
- English Language and Literature:
- American Literature, English, English Composition, English Literature (British), Speech/Rhetorical Studies, Technical/Business Writing
- Physical Sciences:
- Chemistry, Geology, Planetary Sciences
- Philosphy and Religion:
- Philosophy, Philosophy & Religion – General, Religion/Religious Studies
- Public Administration and Service:
- Public Administration, Public Services, Social Work
- Computer Science:
- Computer Graphics, Computer Programming – General, Computer Programming – Specific Applications, Computer Science, Computer/Information Sciences – General, Database Management, Information Sciences/Systems, Information Technology, Web/Multimedia Design
- Security and Protective Services:
- Criminal Justice Studies
The cost per credit hour (overall) was $380 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for non-need-based aid last fall. Moreover, for international students, the application fee is 35. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 15th of April.
La Salle University Admissions
Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 70% and Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 83%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer student are not ignored. That is, there were one thousand, three hundred and fifty-one total number of transfer students who applied and five hundred and forty-nine total number of transfer students who were admitted. This school requires an application fee consisting of thirty-five dollars regular application fee, thirty-five dollars out-of-state application fee, Free online application fee and point zero .
For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 15th of February. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 15th of April. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of June and In the same way, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 1st of March. The regular application is due the 1st of April. the SAT subject section score is due the 1st of June. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year.
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
La Salle University Financial Aid
Financial aid distribution is at fifty-eight percent scholarships per grants and forty-two percent loans per jobs. Financial aid forms are FAFSA. In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics and Minority Status. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Athletics and ROTC. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.
La Salle University Students
The university is a Private, Liberal Arts College, University, Four-year, Roman Catholic Church, Coed, where 70 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. Additionally, the student body consists of fifty-two percent in-state students, forty-eight percent out-of-state students, one percent part-time students, fifty-five percent women, forty-five percent men, less than one percent american indian per alaskan native, three percent asian per pacific islander, ten percent black per non-hispanic, eleven percent hispanic, sixty-five percent white per non-hispanic, less than one percent non-resident alien, eleven percent race per ethnicity unreported, eighteen percent in top 10th of graduating class, forty-five percent in top quarter of graduating class and seventy-five percent in top half of graduating class. The school’s size is approximately four thousand, two hundred and thirty-eight degree-seeking undergrads, eight hundred and ten first-time degree-seeking freshmen and one thousand, seven hundred and ninety-six graduate enrollment. La Salle University offers Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees. In addition, it is part of an Urban setting, Very large city (over 500,000) and Residential campus.
Students should note the housing policies: Guaranteed On-Campus Housing For All Undergraduates, eighty-eight percent of first-year students live in college housing, sixty percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Coed Housing, Apartments For Single Students, Special Housing For Disabled Students, Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free), one-MAY deadline for housing deposit, two hundred dollars amount of housing deposit, point zero , and First-time first-year students allowed to have car. This school features the Urban setting, Very large city (over 500,000) and Residential campus. Additionally, the university has many unique facilites such as art museum, urban studies center, Japanese tea house, digital arts studio. Assuredly, the school is located 6 miles from Center City.













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