Known for health sciences
DeSales University is a private institution in Center Valley with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1199, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 2.1K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
71% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $61,295 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $30,465.
Established
1964
Motto
"Be Who You Are and Be That Well"
Mascot
Frankie the Bulldog
Type
Private university
Conference
NCAA Division III within the MAC Freedom of the Middle Atlantic Conferences
Division
Division III
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79%Acceptance
1199SAT Avg
2,113Students
11:1Student:Faculty
71%Grad Rate
$61,295Earnings 10yr
$30,465Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate78.6%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1199
Reading & WritingMid: 595
550650
MathMid: 575
540640
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 26
2428
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$44,800
Room & Board$13,800
Books & Supplies$1,711
Total Cost of Attendance$59,409
Average Net Price$30,465
Median Debt at Graduation$25,788
Monthly Payment (10yr)$273
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$22,193
$30–48K$23,265
$48–75K$25,683
$75–110K$30,277
$110K+$33,532
Programs (73)
Student Body
Undergrads
2,113
Gender Split
65% / 35%
Women / Men
First Generation
30%
Pell Grant Recipients
23%
Race & Ethnicity
White 70%
Black 6%
Hispanic 15%
Asian 5%
Two+ 2%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate71.0%
Freshman Retention80.6%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$52,721
8 Years$60,995
10 Years$61,295
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$52,500
Men
$57,800
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Source: Wikipedia