Overview

La Salle University is a University institution located in Philadelphia, PA, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1900 West Olney Avenue
Philadelphia, PA  19141-1199
United States

Contact Molly Walsh
Executive Director of Undergraduate Admission
Email: admiss@lasalle.edu
Phone: 215-951-1500
Fax: 215-951-1656

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American/united States Studies/civilization
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Finance And Financial Management Services, Other
Finance, General
Human Resources Development
International Business/trade/commerce
Investments And Securities
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Non-profit/public/organizational Management
Organizational Leadership
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Computer Science
Information Technology
Information Technology Project Management
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Elementary Special Education Programs
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Junior High/middle School Special Education Programs
Educational, Instructional, And Curriculum Supervision
Educational/instructional Technology
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Special Education And Teaching, General
Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
General Literature
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Hispanic And Latin American Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Language Interpretation And Translation
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Adult Health Nurse/nursing
Clinical Nurse Leader
Communication Disorders Sciences And Services, Other
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General
Family Practice Nurse/nursing
Health And Wellness, General
Marriage And Family Therapy/counseling
Nurse Anesthetist
Public Health, General
Public Health/community Nurse/nursing
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Natural Sciences
Nutrition Sciences
Systems Science And Theory
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General
International Economics
International Relations And Affairs
Political Economy
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Lay Ministry
Theology/theological Studies
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Digital Arts

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,845

Applied

4,176

Accepted

2,426

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,211

Females Applied

2,766

Females Accepted

86%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,634

Males Applied

1,410

Males Accepted

86%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.1

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation
Recommended	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	November 1st	December 15th	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

36,000

Private

Fees

1,400

Full-time student fees

16,400

Room & board

9,140

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

23,341

Avg. Financial Aid Package

24,016

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

27,502

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,430

Avg. Loan Aid

13,349

Avg. Grant Aid

22,154

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

72%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

14%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,426

Total Undergrad students

6%

International Students

24%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	15.45%
Black or African American	23.92%
White or Caucasian	45.81%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.11%
Asian	5.85%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.08%
Two or more races	3.29%
Other	1.35%

Gender

Male (33.8%)

Female (66.2%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	32%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Holiday Village, Spring Fest and Homecoming

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Organization of Latin American Students, La Salle Explorers Advocating Nutrition (LEAN), Anime Club, Student Nurses' Association of Pennsylvania and Students' Government Association

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
Regularly Hired Philadelphia Police Officers with university radio communication

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Crew	No	Division 1
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		No	No
Golf	No	Division 1
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Rowing	No	No	No
Rugby		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball	No	Division 1
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Crew	No	Division 1
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 1
Rowing	No	No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Skiing (downhill)	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Water Polo	No	Division 1

Faculty

343

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 154

Part-time - 189

Male - 124

Female - 219