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LA SALLE UNIVERSITY

  • 1900 W Olney Ave
  • Philadelphia, PA 19141
  • OPEID College Code: 00328700
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  • General Phone: (215) 951-1000
  • President: Michael Mcginniss
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Professional
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 6,470
  • College Mascot: Explorers
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La Salle 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
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    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 Air Force
    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
    • Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Single Doctoral (Other Field)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
La Salle University Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Required
  • 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 Applicants2,4073,3275,734
Number Granted Admission (%)1,755 (73%)2,333 (70%)4,088 (71%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)427 (24%)570 (24%)997 (24%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam88693%
ACT ® Exam13714%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading450560
SAT ® Math450560
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite1824
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
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 Receiving87%23%27%96%
Avg Amount Receiving$9,716$5,167$3,560$15,751
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)2.7%2.1%1.3%
Number in Default322626
Number in Repayment1,1781,2341,878
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$32,700$31,200$29,200
In-State Tuition and Fees$32,700$31,200$29,200
Out of State Tuition and Fees$32,700$31,200$29,200
Books and Supplies$500$619$500
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$10,150$9,760$9,450
Other Expenses$1,000$1,000$1,119
Off Campus
Room and Board$5,200$5,200$5,200
Other Expenses$1,119$1,000$1,119
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$3,000$1,000$3,119
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$44,350$42,579$40,269
In-State$44,350$42,579$40,269
Out of State$44,350$42,579$40,269
Off Campus
In-District$39,519$38,019$36,019
In-State$39,519$38,019$36,019
Out of State$39,519$38,019$36,019
Off Campus with Family
In-District$36,200$34,819$32,819
In-State$36,200$34,819$32,819
Out of State$36,200$34,819$32,819
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.
 CertificateAssociateBachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry Degree--1--
Biology Degree--24--
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree--5117-
Business Administration Degree--1051-
Commerce Degree--1338-
Finance Degree--5158-
Human Resources Degree---1-
International Business Degree---1-
Logistics and Materials Management Degree-----
Management Information Systems Degree--28-
Marketing Degree--5919-
Organizational Behavior Studies Degree--10--
Entrepreneurial Studies Degree-----
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree--78--
Communication and Journalism, Other Degree6--66-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Degree--7--
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other Degree2--3-
Computer Programming, Specific Applications Degree2----
Information Science Studies Degree3-77-
 
Education
Education, Other Degree--34--
Secondary Education Degree3-1542-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree--22--
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Central, Middle and Eastern European Studies Degree6--15-
United States Studies Degree--5--
Chicano Studies Degree4--13-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature Degree--1--
German Language and Literature Degree--1--
Italian Language and Literature Degree--1--
Russian Language and Literature Degree-----
Spanish Language and Literature Degree--2--
Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Degree-----
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Adult Health Nursing Degree-----
Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Degree--1232-
Family Practice Nurse Degree1----
Health Services Degree--22--
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration and Management Degree-----
Nurse Anesthetist Degree3----
Nursing Degree--23656-
Nursing, Other Degree33----
Public Health Education and Promotion Degree-----
 
History
History Degree--15--
History, Other Degree---9-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Gerontology Degree1----
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree--10--
Nutrition Sciences Degree--9--
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Degree4----
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts Degree-263--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree--2--
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science Degree-----
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy Degree--6--
Religious Studies Degree--3--
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree--4--
Geology and Earth Science Degree--3--
 
Psychology
Clinical Psychology Degree---277
Psychology Degree--58--
Psychology, Other Degree3--59-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration Degree-----
Social Work Degree--18--
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice Degree--35--
Forensic Science Degree9----
 
Social Sciences
Economics Degree--3--
International Economics Degree--2--
Political Science Degree--12--
Social Sciences Degree-----
Sociology Degree--4--
 
Theology and Religious Vocations
Pastoral Studies, Counseling Degree1----
Religious Education Degree---11-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History Degree--2--
Design and Visual Communications Degree--7--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 6,470
    • Undergraduate: 4,447 Graduate: 2,023
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 2,283 Female: 4,187
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 1,610 Female: 2,837
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 673 Female: 1,350
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,721 Part-Time: 2,749
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,320 Part-Time: 1,127
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 401 Part-Time: 1,622
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien1122%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown70911%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18230.4%
Ages 18-191,35621%
Ages 20-211,40422%
Ages 22-241,00015%
Ages 25-291,06716%
Ages 30-345248%
Ages 35-393525%
Ages 40-494417%
Ages 50-652894%
Age Over 65110.2%
Age Unknown30.05%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1,389970419
Faculty Status542231311
Tenured Faculty138138-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service542231311
Primarily Instruction542231311
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial34630343
Technical and/or Paraprofessional50143665
Clerical And Secretarial1481435
Skilled Crafts47452
Service and/or Maintenance27521758
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$77,489 (231)$84,274 (117)$70,526 (114)
Professor$100,808 (54)$102,794 (41)$94,542 (13)
Associate Professor$81,066 (72)$82,728 (39)$79,101 (33)
Assistant Professor$64,673 (95)$66,417 (35)$63,655 (60)
Instructor$47,575 (10)$47,244 (2)$47,657 (8)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$77,489 (231)$84,274 (117)$70,526 (114)
Professor$100,808 (54)$102,794 (41)$94,542 (13)
Associate Professor$81,066 (72)$82,728 (39)$79,101 (33)
Assistant Professor$64,673 (95)$66,417 (35)$63,655 (60)
Instructor$47,575 (10)$47,244 (2)$47,657 (8)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$4,259,633$1,799,719$2,459,914
Ratio (%)100%42%58%
 
Participants
All Athletes417167250
Unduplicated Athletes416166250
Baseball2727-
Basketball281315
All Track Combined944846
Field Hockey26-26
Golf66-
Lacrosse30-30
Rowing571839
Soccer542529
Softball20-20
Swimming and Diving422121
Tennis19910
Volleyball14-14
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$63,573$37,706
Assistant Coaches-$34,278$20,648
 
Coaches
All Coaches522032
Baseball22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
All Track Combined835
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches624
Field Hockey4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Golf11-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches---
Lacrosse3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Rowing422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Soccer633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Swimming and Diving734
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches523
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 83%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 73%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students73%
 
By Gender
Male69%
Female77%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien11%
American Indian50%
Black61%
Asian67%
Hispanic56%
White76%
Unknown76%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less25%
5 Years32%
6 Years73%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related2-
On Campus
Drug Related2-
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape13
Aggravated Assault1-
Burglary1312
On Campus
Forcible Rape13
Robbery13
Aggravated Assault21
Burglary2820
Vehicle Theft3-
Arson1-
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