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DeSales University

Center Valley, Pennsylvania 18034-9568

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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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

DeSales University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate78.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1199

Reading & WritingMid: 595
550650
MathMid: 575
540640

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2428

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

78.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1199

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$30,465

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

14

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (73)

Student Life

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

Rankings

U.S. News
#283

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

100Average

Estimated from PA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
42 mi(73 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
73 mi(127 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
243 mi(421 min)

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