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DeSales University Trade Programs

DeSales University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Center Valley, PA. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers an ideal setting with access to urban amenities.

Where Is DeSales University?

Get in touch with DeSales University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA 18034-9568
Phone:	6102821100
Website:	www.desales.edu/
Admissions:	www.desales.edu/admissions-financial-aid
Financial Aid:	www.desales.edu/admissions-financial-aid/undergraduate-admissions-aid/financial-aid-scholarships

How Do I Get Into DeSales University?

You can apply to DeSales University online at: www.desales.edu/admissions-financial-aid/undergraduate-admissions-aid/how-to-apply

DeSales University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for DeSales University

Here’s what DeSales University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into DeSales University?

DeSales University admits 77%, which makes it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 17% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

25% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at DeSales University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 550 and 640. Math scores were between 540 and 620.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1090 to 1260. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at DeSales University ranged between 27 and 28.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at DeSales University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,429	1,063	74%
Women	2,540	2,001	79%

Can I Afford DeSales University?

The average net price after aid at DeSales University is $30,465. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$45,000
In-State Fees	$1,800
Out-of-State Tuition	$45,000
Out-of-State Fees	$1,800
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$46,800
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$46,800

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 20% of students at DeSales University receive some form of financial aid (436 students).

Nearly 89% of students at DeSales University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $26,573 per student.

24% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,224.

Student Loan Debt

64% of DeSales University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,749 per year.

DeSales University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,047 students enrolled at DeSales University, all undergraduate. DeSales University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,113 undergraduate students at DeSales University, approximately 36% are male and 64% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of DeSales University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	111
Black or African American	118
Hispanic	335
White	1,417
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Two or More Races	50
Non-Resident	4

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at DeSales University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Pennsylvania	359
New Jersey	90
New York	27
Maryland	14
Delaware	6

Additionally, approximately 0.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at DeSales University

DeSales University offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

467 undergraduate students at DeSales University took at least one online class — of those, 255 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at DeSales University

DeSales University offers 19 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

DeSales University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.