ACCEPTANCE RATE
86.2%
More selective than 75% of listed universities.
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Private University
La Salle University
La Salle University in Philadelphia offers a well-rounded education that empowers students to make a difference in an evolving world.
86.2%ACCEPTANCE
$20,119AVG NET PRICE
58%GRAD RATE
3,540STUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
Philadelphia, PAcity
THE SIGNATURE
La Salle University Report Card
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
La Salle University is a private nonprofit institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1863, it boasts a total enrollment of approximately 3,540 students and fosters a community that values personal growth, service, and ethical leadership. With a strong Roman Catholic affiliation, La Salle's educational philosophy emphasizes the development of mind, body, and spirit.
The university offers a range of programs, including 42 undergraduate majors and over 40 graduate programs, all designed to prepare students for successful careers. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1 and an emphasis on faculty-taught classes, learners benefit from personalized attention and support. The vibrant campus life includes over 100 student organizations, ensuring that students have ample opportunities to engage, lead, and grow within the supportive La Salle community.
AT A GLANCE
TypePrivateFour or more years
Founded1863
Settingcity130 acres
Calendarsemester
Religious affiliationRoman Catholic
Athletics—
GETTING IN
Admissions
La Salle University has an acceptance rate of 86.2% with approximately 4,845 applicants. This indicates a relatively open admissions process that welcomes a diverse array of students looking to further their education.
Source: IPEDS 2023
SAT RANGE (MID 50%)
SAT range is not reported.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Not reportedRolling thereafter.
Undergraduate application fee $500.
WHAT IT COSTS
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.
Source: IPEDS 2023
IN-STATE TUITION & FEES
$35,570/yr
Out-of-state: $35,570/yr.
Net price by income band
$0–$30,000
$30,001–$48,000
$48,001–$75,000
$75,001–$110,000
$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$20,119/yr
▼ 17% since 2020-2174% receive aid
Average aid package $20,563.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Academics
La Salle University offers a broad range of academic programs, with over 80 undergraduate majors available to students. The university emphasizes experiential learning and career preparation, supported by a low student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1, ensuring individual attention and a collaborative learning environment.
Source: IPEDS 2023
Student–faculty ratio
12:1
6-year graduation rate
58%
▼ 7 pts since 2016
First-year retention
69%
Compared with the 89% public-university median.
Undergrad majors
80
Undergraduate majors and programs
MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.18.9%
Accounting.7.3%
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.7.1%
Psychology, General.6.7%
Finance, General.6.5%
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.4.8%
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus & Housing
Campus housing shows how many students live on-campus — which means nearby housing can be essential to the college experience.
On-campus beds
1,700
Housing for approximately 70% of students.
Students needing off-campus housing
1,062
Estimated from enrollment and reported on-campus housing capacity.
Setting
city
130 campus acres.
IN CONTEXT
La Salle vs. peer institutions
How La Salle compares with officially identified or editorially reviewed peer institutions.
La Salle University
$20,119
Saint Joseph's University
$36,392
Temple University
$29,641
Chestnut Hill College
$28,583
Arcadia University
$26,994
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
What graduates earn and how reliably they land work — the bottom-line return on the degree.
Source: College Scorecard 2023
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$67,416
Compared with earnings for graduates of similar universities.
Working after 10 yrs
86.1%
Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Earning more than a high-school graduate
84.3%
84.3% of students out-earn the typical high-school graduate — a core measure of mobility.
LIVE HERE
Apartments near La Salle
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$1,543/mo
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$1,443/mo
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61Nearby listings
$2,271.33Average monthly rent
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Neighborhoods near La Salle
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Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with La Salle University.