La Salle University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$34,270

4.99% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$20,119

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

86.2%

4,845 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

3,554

55.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

58.2%

541 Graduates

About

La Salle University is a higher education institution located in Philadelphia County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at La Salle University were Registered Nursing (125 degrees awarded), General Finance (60 degrees), and General Marketing & Marketing Management (60 degrees).

In 2023, 1,349 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at La Salle University. 65.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (823 degrees), 4.33 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (190 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at La Salle University is $34,270, which is $9,695 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at La Salle University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,236 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at La Salle University is $34,270, which is $9,695 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,119.

In 2023, 74% of undergraduate students attending La Salle University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$34,270

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at La Salle University was $34,270. The cost of tuition at La Salle University is $9,695 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of La Salle University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,119

2023 Value

14.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 La Salle University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,119. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of La Salle University grew by 14.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of La Salle University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,025

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at La Salle University was of $11,025 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 3.5% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at La Salle University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

74% of undergraduate students at La Salle University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 15.9% with respect to 2022, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at La Salle University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at La Salle University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1236 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

La Salle University received 4,845 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 7.08% annual growth. Out of those 4,845 applicants, 4,176 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 86.2% acceptance rate.

There were 3,554 students enrolled at La Salle University in 2023. 22% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

La Salle University has an overall enrollment yield of 11.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

86.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

4,176

Accepted Out of 4,845

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of La Salle University was 86.2% (4,176 admissions from 4,845 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 94.2%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 7.08%, while admissions declined by 15%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of La Salle University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

22%

Submission Percentage (2022)

122

Scores Submitted (2022)

22% of enrolled first-time students at La Salle University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

La Salle University had a total enrollment of 3,554 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at La Salle University is 1,983 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,571. This means that 55.8% of students enrolled at La Salle University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at La Salle University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.8% White, 23.9% Black or African American, 15.4% Hispanic or Latino, 5.85% Asian, 3.29% Two or More Races, 0.113% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0844% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at La Salle University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.1%), followed by White Male (18.2%) and Black or African American Female (14.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.7%), followed by White Male (12%) and Black or African American Female (9.32%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

55.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at La Salle University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,554 students. The full-time enrollment at La Salle University is 1,983 and the part-time enrollment is 1,571. This means that 55.8% of students enrolled at La Salle University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at La Salle University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at La Salle University was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), La Salle University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at La Salle University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,628 enrolled students
Black or African American
850 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
549 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at La Salle University is 45.8% White, 23.9% Black or African American, 15.4% Hispanic or Latino, 5.85% Asian, 3.29% Two or More Races, 0.113% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0844% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 48 students (1.35%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 415 more women than men received degrees from La Salle University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at La Salle University is white (823 degrees awarded). There were 4.33 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (190 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at La Salle University is Registered Nursing (125 degrees awarded), followed by General Finance (60 degrees) and General Marketing & Marketing Management (60 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at La Salle University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (115 degrees awarded), Education (159 degrees), and Business (374 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at La Salle University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,749,779 people), Accountants & auditors (1,066,577 people), Other managers (907,829 people), Secondary school teachers (582,820 people), and Financial managers (557,865 people).

The most specialized majors at La Salle University in 2023 are Psychology (115 degrees awarded), Education (159 degrees), Business (374 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (42 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (51 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at La Salle University are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at La Salle University are Psychology (115 degrees awarded), Education (159 degrees), Business (374 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (42 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (51 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at La Salle University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,576,610 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (754,623 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (645,711 people), Computer Systems Design (629,197 people), and Banking & related activities (544,859 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by La Salle University.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
125 degrees awarded
General Finance
60 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
60 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at La Salle University was Registered Nursing with 125 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at La Salle University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

467

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

882

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 467 degrees were awarded to men at La Salle University, which is 0.529 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (882).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at La Salle University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 64 degrees were awarded to men at La Salle University in General Finance, which is 4.57 times more than the 14 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 109 degrees were awarded to men at La Salle University in Registered Nursing, which is 6.81 times more than the 16 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

53%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 53% of students graduating from La Salle University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at La Salle University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.37% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
823 degrees awarded
Black or African American
190 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
145 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at La Salle University is white (823 degrees awarded). There were 4.33 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (190 degrees).

2.3% of degree recipients (31 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
520 degrees awarded
White Male
303 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
143 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at La Salle University is white female (520 degrees awarded). There were 1.72 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (303 degrees).

Operations

La Salle University has an endowment valued at nearly $71.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −1.49M (−2.08%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, La Salle University had a total salary expenditure of 103M. La Salle University employs 59 Assistant professors, 55 Associate professors and 31 Professors. Most academics at La Salle University are Female Assistant professor (34), Female Associate professor (31), and Male Assistant professor (25).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at La Salle University are: Management, with 123 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 58 employees, and Service with 51 employees.

Endowment

$71.7M

2023 Endowment

14%

decline from 2022

La Salle University has an endowment valued at about $71.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of La Salle University declined 14% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $21.9M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at La Salle University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$78.6k - Federal
$945k - State
$23k - Local

As of 2023, La Salle University received $78.6k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $945k from state grants and contracts, and $23k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$48.2M

2023 Salaries

0.762%

decline from 2022

In 2023, La Salle University paid a median of $48.2M in salaries, which represents 46.6% of their overall expenditure ($103M) and a 0.762% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.895% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 12.2% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$12.9M

Instructional Salaries

154

Number of Employees

In 2023, La Salle University paid a total of $12.9M to 154 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

59 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

123 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at La Salle University were Assistant professor with 59 employees, Associate professor with 55 employees, and Professor with 31 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at La Salle University were Management with 123 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 58 employees, and Service with 51 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at La Salle University was Female Assistant professor with 34 employees, Female Associate professor with 31 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 25 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at La Salle University.

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