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La Salle University

  • 6/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 5.0 1 review
#36 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Overview

Total enrollment

3,153
La Salle University overview
La Salle University overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

La Salle University sits on a 133-acre campus in northwest Philadelphia's historic Germantown neighborhood, approximately six miles from Center City. Founded in 1863 by the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, La Salle operates as a private Catholic university in the Lasallian tradition. The campus combines modern academic facilities with original Tudor Gothic architecture, anchored by College Hall, while newer portions of campus extend into the surrounding residential area. The university maintains a moderate admissions profile and offers undergraduate programs through three main academic units: the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business, and the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, with nursing and business among its primary academic focuses. Students are required to live on campus for their first two years, with housing available in both traditional residence halls and apartment-style accommodations.

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Ratings

La Salle University is rated within the top 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    6 out of 10
  • Academics
    5 out of 10
  • Resources
    6 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    7 out of 10
  • Value
    8 out of 10
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Rankings

Rankings for La Salle University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Average
La Salle University admission standards
  • GPA 3.44

Acceptance Rate

96.6%
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  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 9.5%
  • Application Fee $500

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$37,800
Costs for La Salle University
Fee Cost
Tuition $37,800
Books and Supplies $1,000
Other Fees $1,800
Room and Board $16,360
Budget for Other Expenses $2,800
Total One Year Cost $59,760
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$58,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

67% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at La Salle University are Health Professions, Business, and Communication. 26% of students major in Health Professions, 21% in Business, and 8% in Communication.

  • Health Professions 26%
  • Business 21%
  • Communication 8%
  • Psychology 7%
  • Social Sciences 6%
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Last updated: August 2026