La Salle University Admission Requirements

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La Salle University Admission Overview

La Salle University admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year La Salle University admitted 96.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.44 GPA (B+). La Salle University is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

La Salle University Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

96.6%

Admission Standards

Average

Applicant Competition

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Admission difficulty for La Salle University

Acceptance Rate

The La Salle University acceptance rate is 96.6%. Last year, 4,619 of 4,782 applicants were admitted. That is the 104th lowest acceptance rate in Pennsylvania.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into La Salle University and can you get accepted?

La Salle University is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

La Salle University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.44. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the lower half of their high school class. 9% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

La Salle University GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.44

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.44

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at La Salle University typically have around a 3.44 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. La Salle University is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

33% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #54 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled La Salle University freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 33.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 56.0% Avg -
3.50 to 3.74 82.0% Reach
3.25 to 3.49 57.0% Low
3.00 to 3.24 71.0% Low
2.50 to 2.99 89.0% Low
2.00 to 2.49 29.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 1.0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

La Salle University SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1050-1268

Freshmen who sent SAT

22%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 530
  • Math 520
  • Composite 1050
SAT 25th percentile scores for La Salle University

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 640
  • Math 628
  • Composite 1268
SAT 75th percentile scores for La Salle University

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at La Salle University typically score around a 1160 SAT (middle 50% 1050–1268) out of 1600. These figures are from the last year SAT scores were reported, not a cutoff. SAT is not used for admission, even if you send it. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 69th percentile nationally. La Salle University ranks #58 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1050 to 1268

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View other colleges which accept students in the 1160 SAT score range.

SAT scores are from the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

La Salle University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,080 1,669 4,782
Accepted 2,972 1,614 4,619
Acceptance Rate 96% 97% 97%
Enrolled 289 148 437
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 10% 9% 9%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to La Salle University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

La Salle University application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to La Salle University is $500.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at La Salle University
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

La Salle University is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 96.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.44 GPA (about an B+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=213367.

GPA calculator: La Salle University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026