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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

La Salle University is a private institution in Philadelphia with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A small campus of 2K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

58% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $67,416 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,409.

Established

1863

Motto

Virtus, Scientia

Mascot

The Explorer

Type

Private university

Conference

NCAA's Division I

Division

Division I

86%

Acceptance

—

SAT Avg

1,966

Undergrads

12:1

Student : Faculty

58%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$67,416

Earnings 10yr

$21,409

Avg Net Price

Rankings

U.S. News

2025

#38

Forbes

2025

#288

Wall Street Journal

2025

#29

Washington Monthly

2025

#141

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Division iBasketballBasketball program

History & Fun Facts

•La Salle soon moved to the building vacated by St.
•20th century In 1930, due to space constraints, La Salle moved to its current campus at the intersection of 20th Street and Olney Avenue in the Logan neighborhood of the city.
•The college's closing was prevented by a 75th Anniversary Fund Drive in 1938, spearheaded by Philadelphia businessman John McCarthy.
•It was also during this time that the first student residence halls were constructed at La Salle, mostly on land purchased from the former Belfield Country Club.

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate86.2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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La Salle University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$35,570

Room & Board$15,590

Books & Supplies$1,000

Total Cost of Attendance$45,046

Average Net Price$21,409

Median Debt at Graduation$25,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,702

$30–48K$17,978

$48–75K$21,016

$75–110K$26,009

$110K+$26,278

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

55.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.3%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,500

Programs (120)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate57.9%

Freshman Retention69.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$53,701

10 Years$67,416

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

69%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads

1,966

Gender Split

65% / 35%

Women / Men

First Generation

37%

Pell Grant Recipients

33%

Race & Ethnicity

White 40%

Black 25%

Hispanic 20%

Asian 5%

Two+ 3%

Int'l 6%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

16

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

4

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

4

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112High

Estimated from PA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M

6 mi(10 min)

New Yorkpop. 8.3M

76 mi(132 min)

Pittsburghpop. 300K

257 mi(445 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

PHLPhiladelphia PHL12 mi

TTNTrenton-Mercer24 mi

ABELehigh Valley45 mi

Distance to Cities

Philadelphia, PA6 mi

~10 min drive

Trenton, NJ25 mi

~43 min drive

Newark, NJ71 mi

~2h 3m drive

Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Incident Breakdown (2024)

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