DeSales University

Center Valley, PA · Large suburb

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Acceptance rate
77.1%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$31,643
Sticker price $62,745
Graduation rate
72%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$61,295
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
77.1%
Applicants (fall 2023)
3,636
Admitted (fall 2023)
2,857
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
444
Yield (admitted who enroll)
16%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
80%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
75%
SAT reading, middle 50%
550–640
SAT math, middle 50%
540–620
ACT composite, middle 50%
27–28
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
37% / 3%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
not considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$24,007
Family income $30–48k$25,400
Family income $48–75k$26,096
Family income $75–110k$29,982
Family income $110k+$34,878
Full sticker price (per year)
$62,745
Tuition & fees – in-state
$46,800
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$46,800
Median debt at graduation
$25,788
Students with federal loans
64%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
72%
Freshmen who return for year 2
83%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$56,152
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$61,295

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
2,128
Graduate students
806
Student-to-faculty ratio
12 : 1
Women
64%
Students receiving Pell grants
24%
Full-time faculty
41%

Undergraduate diversity

White68%
Hispanic16%
Black5.7%
Asian5.4%
Two or more2.4%
Unknown2.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Health Professions31%
Business & Marketing21%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences9.0%
Visual & Performing Arts7.6%
Homeland Security & Law Enforcement6.5%
Psychology5.9%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness5.3%
Computer & Information Sciences5.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Rev. James J. Greenfield, OSFS
Main phone
(610) 282-1100
Address
2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA 18034-9568

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.