La Salle University
private · Founded 1863 · Philadelphia, PA
Acceptance Rate
86.20%
Enrollment
3,540
Tuition & Fees
$36,870
Graduation Rate
58.00%
Retention Rate
69.00%
Off-Campus Needed
1,062
La Salle Report Card
Letter grades compare this school against national university benchmarks.
Academics
Selectivity, test scores, retention, and faculty access.
Value
Cost, aid, grants, and post-graduation earnings.
Diversity
Economic access, geographic mix, and gender balance.
Location
Safety, walkability, transit, and student nightlife.
Campus
Housing capacity, student body scale, and campus setting.
Outcomes
Graduation, retention, employment, and earnings.
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Can You Get Into La Salle?
La Salle admitted just 4,176 of 4,845 applicants — a 86.20% acceptance rate
Admissions Snapshot
57% above state avg
56% below state avg
Coming to La Salle from out of state?
27% of freshmen aren't from Pennsylvania. If you're moving for La Salle, start your housing search early — only 70.00% of students can live on campus.
Browse Housing Near La SalleWhat Will La Salle Cost You?
Most students don't pay sticker price — 74.00% receive financial aid
Sticker Price
44% below state avg
Per-credit cost: $1,150 (part-time)
Financial Aid & Grants
Your estimated net price
On-Campus vs. Off-Campus Housing Cost
La Salle's on-campus room and board adds up to $16,676 per year ($1,390/month). Many students find that off-campus apartments offer more space, kitchen access, and flexibility — often at a lower monthly cost.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus (avg) | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Housing | $8,380 | Varies |
| Monthly Equivalent | $698/mo | See listings |
| Meal Plan | $8,296 (required) | Flexible |
| Availability | 1,700 beds only | Hundreds of options |
What Can You Study at La Salle?
Most Popular Undergraduate Majors
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
125 graduates · 87.2% women
Accounting.
48 graduates · 37.5% women
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
47 graduates · 29.79% women
Psychology, General.
44 graduates · 77.27% women
Finance, General.
43 graduates · 16.28% women
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
32 graduates · 62.5% women
Communication, General.
28 graduates · 53.57% women
Nutrition Sciences.
28 graduates · 82.14% women
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other.
23 graduates · 95.65% women
Systems Science and Theory.
21 graduates · 42.86% women
Your major at this school
Grad students need housing too
With 1,128 graduate students and only 1,700 total dorm beds, most grad students live off campus.
See Apartments Popular with Grad StudentsWhat's It Like at La Salle?
Philadelphia, PA — city
Student Body
Where Freshmen Come From
From your state to this school
Student Demographics
La Salle Photos
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Neighborhoods near La Salle
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How Does La Salle Compare?
Institutional resources and student-faculty ratios
Student-Faculty Ratio
12:1
Peer Institutions
Schools that La Salle reports as peers for academic and admissions benchmarking.
Will You Succeed at La Salle?
69.00% of freshmen return for sophomore year — 58.00% graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rates
18% below state avg
21% below state avg
6-Year Graduation by Group
La Salle Reviews
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1,062 La Salle Students Need Off-Campus Housing
With 3,540 students and only 1,700 dorm beds, 30% of La Salle students live off campus.
2,412
Undergraduates
1,128
Graduate Students
1,062
Need Off-Campus Housing
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with La Salle University.