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DeSales University
Center Valley, PAPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 77% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
DeSales University is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Center Valley, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 77%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
2.1K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
77% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading550 - 640
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math540 - 620
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite27 - 28
1typical 50% range36
77%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences29% of degrees
Business & Marketing22% of degrees
Biological Sciences7% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $134,207
Earnings 5yr: $133,044
Debt: N/A
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $124,965
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $121,835
Earnings 5yr: $127,503
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,797
Earnings 5yr: $100,633
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,887
Earnings 5yr: $81,838
Debt: $31,000
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,358
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,595
Earnings 5yr: $60,190
Debt: $27,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,125
Earnings 5yr: $73,624
Debt: $27,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,169
Earnings 5yr: $74,161
Debt: $27,000
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,203
Earnings 5yr: $74,032
Debt: $21,000
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,430
Earnings 5yr: $72,754
Debt: $27,000
Education, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,153
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,556
Earnings 5yr: $75,432
Debt: $27,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,161
Earnings 5yr: $67,421
Debt: $27,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,020
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,001
Earnings 5yr: $40,838
Debt: $27,000
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,847
Earnings 5yr: $48,623
Debt: $27,000
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,571
Earnings 5yr: $34,759
Debt: $27,000
Dance.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $36,515
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $69,394
Debt: $36,131
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$31,643
In-State Tuition$46,800
Out-of-State Tuition$46,800
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
24%
Pell Grants
64%
Take Loans
71%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$52,721
+16% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$61,295
Completion Signals
72%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
83%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$216/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
36%
Men64%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 36% men and 64% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
30%
Part-Time Share
11%
Avg Family Income
$83,166
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