DeSales University

Center Valley, PA • privateDIII | Middle Atlantic Conferences
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Suburban (Suburb: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 2,920 • Total: 3,998
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
2755 Station Avenue
Center Valley, PA
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Website
Region
Northeast
Carnegie Classification
Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 1,187 (40.7%) • Female: 1,733 (59.3%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 118 4.0%
Black/African American 139 4.8%
Hispanic/Latino 372 12.7%
White 1,668 57.1%
Two or More Races 57 2.0%
International 4 0.1%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
78.6%
2,857 admitted from 3,636 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
✓ Test Optional
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 550-650
Math: 540-640
Total: 1090-1290
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
24-28
Application Types Offered
RD
Application Requirements
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
RD: Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
71.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate
61.5%
Freshman Retention Rate
81.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
22.0:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$58,508
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $43,000
Room & Board
$1,711
Books & Supplies
$13,797
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $22,193
$30,001-48,000 $23,265
$48,001-75,000 $25,683
$75,001-110,000 $30,277
$110,001+ $33,532
Students Receiving Pell Grants
90%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$30,524

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division III
Conference
Middle Atlantic Conferences
Men's Sports (8)
Baseball Basketball Cross Country Golf Lacrosse Soccer Tennis Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women's Sports (9)
Basketball Cross Country Field Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field (Outdoor) Volleyball
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