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DeSales University

DeSales University is a small, private institution located in Center Valley, pa. Founded in 1964, DeSales University offers undergraduate degrees in 73 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 2,175 undergraduates
cost $42,600 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into DeSales University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 77.2%
SAT score average 1204
ACT score average 26
Average high school GPA 3.46
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! DeSales University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Law and Legal Studies
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Accounting and Related Services
Biology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $42,600
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,500
Books & supplies $1,468
Other expenses $3,706
Cost of attendance* $61,274
Average financial aid package $33,879
Estimated cost $27,395 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $42,600
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,500
Books & supplies $1,468
Other expenses $3,706
Cost of attendance* $61,274
Average financial aid package $33,879
Estimated cost $27,395 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? DeSales University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,175, with gender binary students split 35% male and 65% female.

Total enrollment

2,929

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
50%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
10%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
1%
Unknown %
32%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At DeSales University, students love their Colleges Against Cancer. Student athletes compete in Division 3 sports.

Campus info

map 2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA 18034-9568
phone 610-282-1100
address www.desales.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Colleges against cancer

Special olympics

Student nursing association

Campus activities board

National society of leadership & success

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about DeSales University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is DeSales University?

DeSales University is located in Center Valley, pa.

What is the acceptance rate at DeSales University? 

The acceptance rate for DeSales University is 77%.

What’s the average GPA for DeSales University?

The average high school GPA for DeSales University students was 3.46.

How much does it cost for 4 years at DeSales University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at DeSales University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $245,096.

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