Overview

DeSales University is a University institution located in Center Valley, PA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 2755 Station Avenue
Center Valley, PA  18034-9568
United States

Contact Ms. Kate McNally
Director of Admissions
Email: kate.mcnally@desales.edu
Phone: 610-282-1100
Fax: 610-282-0131

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Finance And Financial Management Services, Other
Finance, General
Financial Planning And Services
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Management Information Systems And Services, Other
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other
Health Communication
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Elementary Education And Teaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
Special Education And Teaching, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health/health Care Administration/management
Pharmaceutical Marketing And Management
Physician Assistant
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Homeland Security
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Theology/theological Studies
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Dance, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Film/video And Photographic Arts, Other

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,636

Applied

2,857

Accepted

2,155

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,379

Females Applied

1,912

Females Accepted

80%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,256

Males Applied

944

Males Accepted

75%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.46

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay
Recommended	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 1st	October 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	August 1st	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	605	550	650
SAT Math	594	540	640
ACT Composite	26	24	28

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

45,000

Private

Fees

1,800

Full-time student fees

13,800

Room & board

Financial Aid

33,879

Avg. Financial Aid Package

35,072

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

4,347

Avg. Loan Aid

23,805

Avg. Grant Aid

27,292

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

73%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

26%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,155

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

26%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	14.56%
Black or African American	5.67%
White or Caucasian	70.4%
Asian	4.87%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.09%
Two or more races	2.08%
Other	2.27%

Gender

Male (34.99%)

Female (63.57%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	48%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Relay for Life, Ducsgiving/Tree Lighting and Beach Party/Involvement Fair

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Colleges Against Cancer, Special Olympics, Student Nursing Association, Campus Activities Board and National Society of Leadership & Success

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Field Hockey		Division 3	No
Golf	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Faculty

409

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 137

Part-time - 272

Male - 159

Female - 235