DeSales University
2755 Station Avenue
Center Valley PA 18034
(610) 282-1100
General Information
- Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
- Type of School
Private, not-for-profit
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
3,162 (2,389 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
15 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
59% / 41%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
38% / 62%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
74% / 26%
- In-State / Out-of-State
65% / 35%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
$27,000
- Room & Board$9,750
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
70%
- Average Financial Aid Package$19,654
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$31,077
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Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants1,975
- Students Admitted
1,473
(75%)
- Students Enrolled404
(20%)
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS Class22%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
490-600
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
490-600
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
480-590
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
19-25
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Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biochemistry
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations
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E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
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Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Management Information Systems and Services, Other
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Information Technology
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Education
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Biology Teacher Education
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Chemistry Teacher Education
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Computer Teacher Education
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Education, Other
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Special Education and Teaching, Other
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
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Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Nursing, Other
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Physician Assistant
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History
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History, General
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Legal professions and studies
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Pre-Law Studies
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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General Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Natural resources and conservation
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Environmental Science
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Security and protective services
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Social sciences
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Political Science and Government, General
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Theology and religious vocations
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Theology/Theological Studies
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Visual and performing arts
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Dance, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants1,975
- Students Admitted
1,473
(75%)
- Students Enrolled404
(20%)
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS Class22%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class49%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class82%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
490-600
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
490-600
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
480-590
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
19-25
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$50
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application Deadline08/01
- High School RankRecommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRequired
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
$27,000
- Room & Board$9,750
- Books & Supplies$1,200
- Average Cost Per Credit HourN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid70%
- Average Financial Aid Package$19,654
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$31,077
- Federal Grants18%$4,697
- Pell Grants17%$2,651
- Other Federal Grants16%$2,246
- State & Local Grants32%$3,376
- Institutional Grants93%$10,077
- Federal Loans73%$3,769
- Non-Federal Loans13%$13,399
Sources: Google Maps, The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Wikipedia,
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