DeSales University

4-years Private College In Center Valley, PA

DeSales University (referred to as DeSales) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Center Valley, PA. It is classified as Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree- professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at DeSales University is $44,800. The school has a total enrollment of 2,991 and student to faculty ratio is 9.09% (11 to 1).The highest degree offered at DeSales University is Doctor's degree- professional practice. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$44,800 (2023)
Acceptance Rate77.17%
Student Population2,991
Test Scores1,200 (SAT) 26 (ACT)
Graduation Rate67%
Student to Faculty Ratio11 to 1
DeSales University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (7/1/1970 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at DeSales University is $44,800 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at DeSales University is $22,960 for academic year 2021-2022. DeSales University offers the alternative tuition plans. 87 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $24,311 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at DeSales University is 77.17% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.01%. The average SAT score is 1,200 and the average ACT score is 26. DeSales University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 2,991 students are attending at DeSales University (2,225 undergraduate students). There are 133 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 234 part-time faculty working for DeSales University. The students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 402 (full-time) and 281 (part-time). The graduation rate at DeSales University is 67% and transfer-out rate is 25%. The retention rate is 78% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
DeSales University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. DeSales University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On DeSales University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at DeSales University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers