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La Salle University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19141-1199

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

La Salle University is a private institution in Philadelphia with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A small campus of 2K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

58% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $67,416 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,409.

Established
1863
Motto
Virtus, Scientia
Mascot
The Explorer
Type
Private university
Conference
NCAA's Division I
Division
Division I

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86%Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,966Students
12:1Student:Faculty
58%Grad Rate
$67,416Earnings 10yr
$21,409Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

La Salle University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate86.2%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

86.2%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$35,570
Room & Board$15,590
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$45,046
Average Net Price$21,409
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,702
$30–48K$17,978
$48–75K$21,016
$75–110K$26,009
$110K+$26,278

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,409

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

54.9%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

16

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (120)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,966
Gender Split
65% / 35%
Women / Men
First Generation
37%
Pell Grant Recipients
33%

Race & Ethnicity

White 40%
Black 25%
Hispanic 20%
Asian 5%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate57.9%
Freshman Retention69.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$53,701
8 Years$60,439
10 Years$67,416

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$58,700
Men
$64,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#38
Forbes
#288
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#141

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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