ACCEPTANCE RATE
86.2%
More selective than 23% of listed universities.
SelectiveAccessible
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 130 acres
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
Settingcity 130 acres
Calendarsemester
Religious affiliationRoman Catholic
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
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Rolling 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
$18,702$0–$30,000
$17,978$30,001–$48,000
$21,016$48,001–$75,000
$26,009$75,001–$110,000
$26,278$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$20,119/yr
▼ 17% since 2020-2174% receive grants or scholarships
Average grant or scholarship aid $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%
Median across 34 institutions in our national dataset: 89%.
Bachelor-level fields offered
80
Bachelor-level fields reported as offered in IPEDS
MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY
Share of bachelor's degree completions, not of all enrolled students.
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
Reported capacity of institution-controlled housing and campus setting. Capacity does not indicate how many students currently live in university housing.
University-controlled housing capacity
1,700
Includes institution-controlled housing; it may extend beyond campus.
Setting
city 130 acres
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
Earnings and employment of former students after entering the university.
Source: College Scorecard 2023
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$67,416
Median earnings of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
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 former students earn above the Scorecard high-school earnings threshold, ten years after entry.
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Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics, and College Scorecard. University Apartments is not affiliated with La Salle University.