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La Salle University
La Salle University
PHILADELPHIA, PA . 4 Year 3.5
#1359 in Best Colleges in America
1900 W OLNEY AVE PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141

Overview

La Salle University is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, and was founded in 1863 by the Christian Brothers. It is a Catholic liberal arts and vocational university with a campus covering approximately 133 acres, blending Gothic and modern architecture. The university offers programs through its College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, and School of Nursing, providing over 40 undergraduate and more than 15 graduate programs. It emphasizes small class sizes (with a student-to-faculty ratio of approximately 12:1–13:1) and experiential learning, while collaborating closely with local businesses and cultural institutions. La Salle places a strong emphasis on community service and social justice. Students can leverage Philadelphia's abundant internship and research opportunities while participating in 17 NCAA Division I athletic programs. The university excels in terms of value and return on investment, producing graduates who are both professionally competitive and socially responsible.

Rankings

  • 232

    #232 in Best Colleges for Accounting and Finance in America

  • 7

    #7 59 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America

  • 267

    #267 in Top Party Schools in America

  • Best Colleges for Accounting and Finance in America 232 of 828
  • Top Party Schools in America 267 of 1,512
  • Best Colleges for Nursing in America 282 of 774

Academics

  • B Academics
  • B+Value
  • ADiversity
  • C Campus
  • B+Athletics
  • A Party Scene
  • BProfessors
  • CLocation
  • C+Dorms
  • C+Campus Food
  • B Student Life
  • C+Safety

Majors

  • Nursing
    157 Graduates
  • Marketing
    90 Graduates
  • Finance
    70 Graduates
  • Psychology
    63 Graduates
  • Accounting
    54 Graduates
  • Business
    52 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    48 Graduates
  • Communications
    41 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    35 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    35 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 81%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $22,122
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    58%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    95%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    2,304 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    442
  • Undergrads Over 25
    14%
  • Pell Grant
    47%
  • Varsity Athletes
    15%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    10:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Atlantic 10 Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I (without football)

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