Campus Vibe
Business-focusedTight-knitUrbanGreek life
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
Campus Visits
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86%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,966Students
12:1Student:Faculty
58%Grad Rate
$67,416Earnings 10yr
$21,409Net Price
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate86.2%
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
5500.0%
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 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
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
112High
Estimated from PA state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
6 mi(10 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
76 mi(132 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
257 mi(445 min)