La Salle University (LU)

Black Pinpoint 1900 West Olney Avenue | Philadelphia, PA | 19141-1199

01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
6,640
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Acceptance Rate
81%
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Average HS GPA
3.35

Deadlines

Early Action
November 15

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
490 - 590

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
480 - 570

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
17 - 23

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Testing Policies

Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Test Flexible

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record
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Academic GPA

Selectivity

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$29,810
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,000
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
On-Campus Room and Board
15080
Approximate Expenses per year
$45,890

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
12 : 1
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Total Faculty
512

Gender

Women
302
Men
210
Minority
78
International
3

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
61%
Graduate in 5 years
67%
Graduate in 6 years
68%

University Degrees

Associate
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate

06. Student Body

Gender

62% female38% male

Out of State

31% are out
of state
69% are
in-state

Students

86% are
full time
14% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
3,904
Foreign Countries Represented
45

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.13%
Asian
4.89%
Black
19.86%
Hispanic
19.52%
Caucasian
48.33%
Unknown
1.62%
International
2.42%

07. Mental Health

08. Campus Life

Students
46%
First-Year Students
73%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

James Plunkett
Executive Director of Admission
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Office of Undergraduate Admissions 1900 West Olney Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19141-1199
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215-951-1500

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

Monday thru Friday

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9AM to 3PM
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215-951-1500

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Weekdays @10AM, and 1PM
Average Length:
1 hour

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

Globe Iconadmiss@lasalle.edu

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
Weekdays @9AM, 11AM, and 1PM.

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

La Salle University is conveniently located less than six miles from Center City Philadelphia. The Olney station of Broad Street subway is just 2 blocks away. Our campus shuttle bus does pick up passengers at this subway station twice an hour. In addition, several buses are available through SEPTA (Philadelphia's transportation system). The closest Airport is the Philadelphia International Airport, which is easily accessible from the University.


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

FROM NY, NORTHERN NJ, NEW ENGLAND: I-95 South to NJ Turnpike South to Exit 6 (connection to PA Turnpike); follow PA Turnpike to Exit 26 (Ft.Washington exit); to Route 309 South; 309 South becomes Ogontz Aenue. Follow Ogontz for approximately 5 miles until intersection of Ogontz and Olney Avenues. Right on Oloney Aenue to first light (20th Street). Go straight through the light. At the next light make a left into the parking lot. At the Security Booth make a left and the Security personnel will direct you to the designated visitor parking spaces. Enter campus. FROM THE NORTH: I-95 South to Route I-676 West (Vine Street Expressway), to Route 76 West. To continue, see directions from Route 76 West. FROM THE SOUTH: I-95 North to Route I-676 West (Vine Street Expressway), to Route 76 West. To continue, see directions from Route 76 West. FROM THE EAST: Route 42 West to Walt Whitman Bridge; from the bridge, follow Route 76 West to US 1 North (Roosevelt Expressway). To continue, see directions from route 76 West. FROM THE WEST: PA Tunpike East to Exit 24 (Route 76 East, Valley Forge). To continue, see directions from Route 76 East. FROM ROUTE 76 EAST to US 1 North (Roosevelt Expressway), to Broad Street Exit (Route 611). Left on Broad Street (North), go one mile to Somerville Avenue. Left on Somerville to Ogontz Avenue. Right on Ogontz to second light (Olney Aenue). Left on Olney to first light (20th Street). Go straight through the light. At the next light make a left into the parking lot. At the Security Booth make a left and the security personnel will direct you to the designated visitor parking spaces. Enter campus. ROUTE 76 WEST to US 1 North (Rooseelt Expressway), to Broad Street Exit (Route 611). Left on Broad Street (North), go one mile to Somerville Avenue. Left on Somerville to Ogontz Avenue. Right on Ogontz to second light (Olney Avenue). Left on Olney to first light (20th Street). Go straight through the light. At the next light make a left into the parking lot. At the Security Booth make a left and the security personnel will direct you to the designated visitor parking spaces. Enter Campus.

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Crowne Plaza Philadelphia West 4100 Presidential Boulevard Philadelphia, Pa. 19131 Call 215.477.0200 or 800.642.8982 and mention La Salle University To book online go to: www.tinyurl.com/LaSalleCrowne Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue 4200 City Avenue Philadelphia, Pa. 19131 La Salle Rate:$139+ tax Get special rate by using the code: 1363278 Holiday Inn Express Midtown Philadelphia 1305 Walnut Street Philadelphia PA 19107 Hospital/University Special Rate: $129.00 Call 1.888.752.5341


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division I

Participate in intramural sports
18%
Participate in intercollegiate sports
12%

Men's Sports (Explorers)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Diving
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Golf
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track Field Outdoor

Women's Sports (Explorers)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Diving
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Disabled Student
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Dorms Coed
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Other
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Theme Housing
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Wellness Housing

Special Needs Admissions

College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
110
Number of Honor Societies
17
Number of Social Sororities
5
Number of Religious Organizations
5
Join a fraternity
16%
Join a sorority
17%

12. Student Services

Military

Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Drexel University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: St. Joseph's University

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateFeb 1

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$17,289
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$16,705
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,641
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
77%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$36,095
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$15,431
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Nursing Scholarships
03 - Need-Based Federal Pell
04 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
05 - Need-Based SEOG
06 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - Federal Nursing Loans
02 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
61%
Graduate in 5 years
67%
Graduate in 6 years
68%

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships
06 - Regional Alumni

Opportunities at School

01 - Coop
02 - Experiential
03 - Internship

15. Majors

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02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Accounting.
  • Business/Commerce, General.
  • Business/Managerial Economics.
  • Finance, General.
  • Management Information Systems, General.
  • Management Science.
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
  • Operations Management and Supervision.
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03 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Communication and Media Studies.
  • Communication, General.
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04 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Computer and Information Sciences, General.
  • Computer Graphics.
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General.
  • Information Science/Studies.
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05 EDUCATION.

  • Biology Teacher Education.
  • Chemistry Teacher Education.
  • Education, General.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
  • Foreign Language Teacher Education.
  • History Teacher Education.
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
  • Mathematics Teacher Education.
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
  • Secondary Education and Teaching.
  • Social Science Teacher Education.
  • Social Studies Teacher Education.
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education.
  • Special Education and Teaching, General.
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels.
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06 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.

  • English Language and Literature, General.
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07 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.

  • French Language and Literature.
  • Spanish Language and Literature.
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08 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other.
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
  • Public Health.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
  • Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
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09 HISTORY.

  • History, General.
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11 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
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12 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.

  • Applied Mathematics, General.
  • Mathematics, General.
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13 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.

  • Biological and Physical Sciences.
  • Mathematics and Computer Science.
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15 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.

  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other.
  • Philosophy.
  • Religion/Religious Studies.
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16 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.

  • Chemistry, General.
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17 PSYCHOLOGY.

  • Psychology, General.
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19 SOCIAL SCIENCES.

  • Criminology.
  • Economics, General.
  • Economics.
  • International Economics.
  • International Relations and Affairs.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Political Science and Government, Other.
  • Social Sciences, General.
  • Sociology.
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21 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation.

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