DeSales University is a private Catholic university located in Centre Valley, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1964, it is affiliated with the Society of St. Francis de Sales. The university's mission is to educate students to become leaders with professional competence and a commitment to human values, guided by the Christian humanistic spirit of Saint Francis de Sales. The campus spans 550 acres and offers traditional, online, and hybrid courses across six academic colleges, covering fields such as business, nursing, performing arts, science, liberal arts, and social sciences. DeSales University has approximately 2,155 students, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1, emphasizing small class sizes and personalized tutoring. The university's athletic teams are nicknamed the “Bulldogs” and compete in NCAA Division III competitions. Additionally, DeSales University hosts the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, showcasing its strength in performing arts.
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