La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA
3,821
Students
32,236
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
79%
Acceptance Rate
Urban
Setting
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Overview
La Salle University is a Comprehensive institution located in Philadelphia, PA, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
1900 West Olney Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19141-1199
United States
Philadelphia, PA 19141-1199
United States
Contact
Mr. James Plunkett
Executive Director of Undergraduate Admission
Email: admiss@lasalle.edu
Phone: 215-951-1500
Fax: 215-951-1656
Executive Director of Undergraduate Admission
Email: admiss@lasalle.edu
Phone: 215-951-1500
Fax: 215-951-1656
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| American Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Business/commerce |
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| Finance |
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| Human Resources Management |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Management Information Systems |
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| Management Science |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Organizational Leadership |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Communication |
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| Public Relations/image Management |
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| Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Desktop Publishing And Digital Imaging Design |
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| Radio And Television Broadcasting Technology |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Computer Programming |
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| Computer Science |
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| Information Technology |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Early Childhood Education |
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| Middle School Education |
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| Secondary Education |
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| Special Education&-elementary School |
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| Special Education&-junior High/middle School |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Clinical Nutrition |
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| Communication Sciences And Disorders |
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| Premedical Studies |
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| Prenursing Studies |
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| Public Health |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Applied Mathematics |
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| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Nutrition Sciences |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Administration |
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| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/safety |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| American Government And Politics |
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| Economics |
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| International Economics |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Social Sciences |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Digital Arts |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
6,566
Applied
5,205
Accepted
3,821
Enrolled
Female Admissions
4,025
Females Applied
3,220
Females Accepted
80%
Male Admissions
2,541
Males Applied
1,985
Males Accepted
78%
Applying
3.32
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other early decision plan | November 15th | December 15th | |
| Transfer | August 15th | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 533 | 500 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 548 | 480 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 19 | 25 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
29,810
Fees
900
Full-time student fees
15,080
Room & board
7,990
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Tuition deferred payment | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
32,236
Avg. Financial Aid Package
32,533
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
30,028
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,822
Avg. Loan Aid
19,520
Avg. Grant Aid
25,432
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
75%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
14%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
3,821
Total Undergrad students
2%
International Students
31%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 18.26% |
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| Black or African American | 19.85% |
| White or Caucasian | 50.11% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.16% |
| Asian | 4.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.19% |
| Two or more races | 2.86% |
| Other | 1.67% |
Gender
Male (38.58%)
Female (61.42%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 53% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Branch Out Day, Homecoming and Spring Fling
Branch Out Day, Homecoming and Spring Fling
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:
Student Government Association, community service organization, La Salle Entertainment Organization, The Explorer (yearbook) and The Masque (theater group)
Student Government Association, community service organization, La Salle Entertainment Organization, The Explorer (yearbook) and The Masque (theater group)
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
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | Division 1 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Cheerleading | No | Division 1 | No |
| Crew | No | |
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| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 1 | |
| Ice Hockey | |
No | No |
| Lacrosse | |
No | No |
| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Soccer | No | Division 1 | |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 1 | |
| Tennis | No | Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | |
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| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Water Polo | No | Division 1 | |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Cheerleading | No | Division 1 | No |
| Crew | No | |
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| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Field Hockey | No | Division 1 | |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 1 | |
| Ice Hockey | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 1 | |
| Rugby | |
No | No |
| Soccer | No | Division 1 | |
| Softball | |
Division 1 | |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 1 | |
| Tennis | No | Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | |
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| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 1 | |
| Water Polo | No | Division 1 | |
Faculty
547
Total Faculty
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 220
Part-time - 327
Male - 242
Female - 305