DeSales University
DeSales University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Center Valley, PA. It enrolls about 2,919 students and admits roughly 79% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Center Valley, PA 18034 |
| County | Lehigh County |
| Enrollment | 2,919 |
| Acceptance rate | 79% |
| Applicants / admitted | 3,636 / 2,857 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $44,800 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $44,800 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 71% |
| Transfer-out rate | 20% |
| Full-time retention rate | 81% |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Large |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 550–650 |
| ACT middle 50% | 24–28 |
| Website | www.desales.edu/ |
| Phone | 6102821100 |
Admissions
About 3,636 students applied and 2,857 were admitted. Of those admitted, 444 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $44,800 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 421 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 71% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
DeSales University is in Center Valley, PA, Lehigh County. Its coordinates are 40.5391, -75.3756.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at DeSales University?
About 79% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 3,636 applicants.
How much does DeSales University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $44,800 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend DeSales University?
About 2,919 students are enrolled.