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2755 Station Avenue
Center Valley, PA 18034-9568
p. 610-282-1100
w. www.desales.edu

DeSales University

Center Valley, PA

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Ranks 38th in Pennsylvania and 465th overall
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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
GraduatePostbaccalaureate with arts & sciences (business dominant)
Undergraduate PopulationMedium full-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in
EnrollmentHigh undergraduate
Size & SettingSmall four-year, primarily residential

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringPost-master's certificate
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationRoman Catholic
Congressional District4215

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending DeSales University?
296th for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $26,000 $26,000 $26,000
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $1,085 $1,085 $1,085
FT Graduate Tuition $17,500 $17,500 $17,500
FT Graduate Required Fees $800 $800 $800
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $665 $665 $665
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $41,754 $41,754 $41,754
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $39,886 $39,886 $39,886
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $32,004 $32,004 $32,004

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $23,900 $25,800 $23,900 $25,800 $23,900 $25,800
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $1,200 $1,500
On-Campus – Room & Board $8,750 $9,330
On-Campus – Other Expenses $3,000(N/C)
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $9,910 $10,490
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $2,000(N/C)
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $3,750(N/C)

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$30
Graduate Application Fee$50
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 1,998 (837 male / 1,161 female)
Admitted 1,465 (633 male / 832 female)
Admission rate 73%
First-time Enrollment 378 (179 male / 199 female)
FT Enrollment 378 (179 male / 199 female)
PT Enrollment N/A (N/A male / N/A female)
Total Enrollment3,150

Admission Criteria

What criteria does DeSales University use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /   / 
College Prep. Completion
Recommendations
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scores
TOEFL
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does DeSales University accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Basketball Conference Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
NCAA Baseball Conference Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
NCAA Track & Field Conference Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation

ACT Test Admission

250th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting ACT results 10%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 20 / 29
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 18 / 27
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 20 / 28

SAT Test Admission

532nd for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting SAT results 91%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 490 / 600
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 480 / 590
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 970 / 1190

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm Capacity1,150
Meals per WeekN/A
Room Fee$4,840
Board Fee$4,910

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
DeSales University 835th for the average student loan amount.
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Effective as of 2010-09-21

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at DeSales University?

Student Graduation Demographics

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Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at DeSales University.

Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Center Valley, PA 18034-9568
Surrounding communityLarge suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000)
Total Population6,282 (5,174 urban / 1,108 rural)
Households1,989 (2.78 people per house)
Median Household Income$63,917
Families1,625 (3.06 people per family)

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 8 20 18 2 744 666 1,458
Accounting 2 34 24 60
Biochemistry 4 4
Biology Teacher Education 6 6
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 30 8 38
Business Administration and Management, General 2 4 48 224 278
Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations 8 32 40
Chemistry Teacher Education 2 2 4
Chemistry, General 12 2 14
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 2 46 14 62
Computer Teacher Education 10 10
Computer and Information Sciences, General 18 28 46
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 2 38 30 70
Dance, General 2 22 2 26
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 4 34 6 44
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Education, Other 6 12 18
Elementary Education and Teaching 2 18 20 40
English Language and Literature, General 22 6 28
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 10 10
Environmental Science 2 2
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner 6 14 20
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other 2 2 50 6 60
General Studies 2 10 12 24
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 2 4 34 4 44
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
History, General 10 4 14
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 2 2 20 24
Information Technology
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 18 18
Management Information Systems and Services, Other 2 16 18
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 2 4 44 22 72
Mathematics Teacher Education 8 8
Mathematics, General 6 4 10
Nursing, Other 2 14 4 20
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 2 2 110 8 122
Philosophy
Physician Assistant 14 56 70
Political Science and Government, General 8 2 10
Pre-Law Studies 2 2
Psychology, General 26 18 44
Spanish Language and Literature 2 2
Special Education and Teaching, Other 4 26 30
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 26 4 30
Theology/Theological Studies 14 2 16

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

DeSales University 1123rd for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $64,142 ($66,509 male / $61,683 female)
Number of FT Faculty 104 (53 male / 51 female)
Number of PT Faculty 81
FT Faculty Ratio 1 : 1
Total Benefits $1,798,477

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