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DESALES UNIVERSITY

  • 2755 Station Avenue
  • Center Valley, PA 18034
  • OPEID College Code: 00398600
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  • General Phone: (610) 282-1100
  • President: Very Rev. Bernard F. O'connor, Osfs
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 3,150
  • College Mascot: Bulldogs
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Desales University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army
    Religious Affiliation
  • Roman Catholic
Accreditation
  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Business Dominant)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
 
 
Desales University Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants8371,1611,998
Number Granted Admission (%)633 (76%)832 (72%)1,465 (73%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)179 (28%)199 (24%)378 (26%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam34591%
ACT ® Exam3710%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading490600
SAT ® Math480590
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite2028
ACT ® English2029
ACT ® Math1827
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving76%15%30%97%
Avg Amount Receiving$9,280$5,068$2,738$11,611
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)1.8%1.8%0.7%
Number in Default12127
Number in Repayment648653920
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$27,000$25,800$23,900
In-State Tuition and Fees$27,000$25,800$23,900
Out of State Tuition and Fees$27,000$25,800$23,900
Books and Supplies$1,200$1,500$1,200
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$9,750$9,330$8,750
Other Expenses$3,804$3,000$3,000
Off Campus
Room and Board$9,484$10,490$9,910
Other Expenses$2,202$2,000$2,000
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$3,804$2,000$3,750
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$41,754$39,630$36,850
In-State$41,754$39,630$36,850
Out of State$41,754$39,630$36,850
Off Campus
In-District$39,886$39,790$37,010
In-State$39,886$39,790$37,010
Out of State$39,886$39,790$37,010
Off Campus with Family
In-District$32,004$31,050$28,850
In-State$32,004$31,050$28,850
Out of State$32,004$31,050$28,850
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateBachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry Degree-2-
Biology Degree-19-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree-30-
Business Administration Degree129109
Business and Personal Financial Services Marketing Operations Degree218-
E-Commerce Degree---
Human Resources Degree111-
International Business Degree---
Management Information Systems and Services, Other Degree-9-
Marketing Degree-36-
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication and Journalism, Other Degree-31-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Degree-167
Information Technology Degree---
 
Education
Biology Teacher Education Degree--3
Chemistry Teacher Education Degree--2
Computer Teacher Education Degree--5
Education, Other Degree--9
Elementary Education Degree-20-
English and Language Arts Teacher Education Degree--5
Mathematics Teacher Education Degree--4
Special Education and Teaching, Other Degree--15
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree-14-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature Degree-1-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Family Practice Nurse Degree--10
Health Care Administration Degree---
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other Degree-22-
Nursing Degree-61-
Nursing, Other Degree--10
Physician Assistant Degree--35
 
History
History Degree-7-
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Pre-Law Studies Degree-1-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies Degree-12-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree-5-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science Degree-1-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy Degree---
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree-7-
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree-22-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science Degree-9-
Sport and Fitness Administration, Management Degree-15-
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice Degree-314
 
Social Sciences
Political Science Degree-5-
 
Theology and Religious Vocations
Theology Degree-8-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Dance Degree-13-
Drama Degree-22-
Film, Video and Photographic Arts, Other Degree-30-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 3,150
    • Undergraduate: 2,333 Graduate: 817
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 1,250 Female: 1,900
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 953 Female: 1,380
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 297 Female: 520
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,790 Part-Time: 1,360
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,729 Part-Time: 604
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 61 Part-Time: 756
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien--
American Indian20.06%
Black451%
Asian421%
Hispanic903%
White1,64152%
Unknown1,33042%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18210.7%
Ages 18-1968222%
Ages 20-2168522%
Ages 22-2432010%
Ages 25-2939312%
Ages 30-342779%
Ages 35-392337%
Ages 40-4933511%
Ages 50-651244%
Age Over 6510.03%
Age Unknown793%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees596355241
Faculty Status18510481
Tenured Faculty3333-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service288104184
Primarily Instruction288104184
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial1111-
Other Professionals1261251
Technical and/or Paraprofessional17111556
Clerical And Secretarial635112
Skilled Crafts1414-
Service and/or Maintenance824240
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$63,677 (98)$66,084 (51)$61,065 (47)
Professor$86,212 (8)$83,917 (7)$102,280 (1)
Associate Professor$67,713 (34)$69,204 (22)$64,979 (12)
Assistant Professor$60,511 (37)$66,070 (12)$57,842 (25)
Instructor$53,133 (19)$46,754 (10)$60,221 (9)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$87,687 (6)$94,533 (2)$84,264 (4)
Professor$112,440 (1)- (-)$112,440 (1)
Assistant Professor$82,736 (5)$94,533 (2)$74,872 (3)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$64,142 (104)$66,509 (53)$61,683 (51)
Professor$86,855 (9)$83,917 (7)$97,139 (2)
Associate Professor$67,713 (34)$69,204 (22)$64,979 (12)
Assistant Professor$61,366 (42)$67,681 (14)$58,208 (28)
Instructor$53,133 (19)$46,754 (10)$60,221 (9)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes321196125
Unduplicated Athletes279172107
Baseball3030-
Basketball271512
All Track Combined1237845
Field Hockey16-16
Golf1212-
Lacrosse2424-
Soccer452817
Softball14-14
Tennis1697
Volleyball14-14
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$24,652$17,597
Assistant Coaches-$4,734$2,103
 
Coaches
All Coaches562927
Baseball66-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches55-
Basketball954
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches743
All Track Combined1688
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1477
Field Hockey3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Golf22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Lacrosse33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Soccer734
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches523
Softball4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 82%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students69%
 
By Gender
Male66%
Female71%
 
By Race
Black50%
Asian-
Hispanic100%
White80%
Unknown63%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less64%
5 Years68%
6 Years69%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Liquor Related33
On Campus
Liquor Related33
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape-1
Burglary97
On Campus
Forcible Rape-1
Burglary128
Vehicle Theft-1
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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