What SAT score do I need for DeSales University?

DeSales University's middle 50% SAT range is 1090 to 1260. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

What ACT score do I need for DeSales University?

Middle 50% ACT range is 27 to 28. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

What is the acceptance rate at DeSales University?

DeSales University admits roughly 77% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

What does DeSales University actually cost after financial aid?

Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $31,643 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

Is DeSales University a reach, match, or safety for me?

Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat DeSales University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

DeSales University

Center Valley, PA · Northeast

Acceptance rate: 77.1%
SAT mid-50: 1090-1260
Cost after aid: $31,643
Graduation rate: 72%

What DeSales University says matters

How DeSales University rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

Acceptance rate: 77%; 3,066 of 3,977
Yield: 17%; 511 enrolled
SAT mid-50: 1100-1240
CDS year: 2024-25

Acceptance rate by gender

Men: 74%1,063 of 1,429
Women: 79%2,001 of 2,540

Very important

Rigor of secondary school record
Academic GPA
Character or personal qualities

Important

Class rank
Standardized test scores
Application essay
Recommendations
Interview
Level of applicant's interest

Considered

Extracurricular activities
Talent or ability
First generation
Volunteer work
Work experience

Not considered

Alumni relation
Geographical residence
State residency
Religious affiliation or commitment

The full Common Data Set

Every figure DeSales University published for 2024-25, section by section.

First-Time, First-Year Admission96

Applications

Total first-time, first-year men who applied: 1,429
Total first-time, first-year women who applied: 2,540
Total first-time, first-year another gender who applied: 0
Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied: 8
Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted: 1,063
Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted: 2,001
Total first-time, first-year another gender who were admitted: 0
Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted: 2
Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 201
Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 2
Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled: 305
Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled: 2
Total full-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled: 0
Total part-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled: 0
Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled: 0
Total part-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled: 1
Total first-time, first-year students who applied: 3,977
Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted: 3,066
Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled: 511
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 2,468
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 1,958
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 360
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 1,293
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 1,046
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 151
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 216
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 62
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 0
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 2

Basis for Selection

Rigor of secondary school record: Very Important
Class rank: Important
Academic GPA: Very Important
Standardized test scores: Important
Application Essay: Important
Recommendation(s): Important
Interview: Important
Extracurricular activities: Considered
Talent/ability: Considered
Character/personal qualities: Very Important
First generation: Considered
Alumni/ae relation: Not Considered
Geographical residence: Not Considered
State residency: Not Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment: Not Considered
Volunteer work: Considered
Work experience: Considered
Level of applicant’s interest: Important

First-time, first-year Profile

SAT Composite: 25th Percentile: 1,100
SAT Composite: 50th Percentile: 1,180
SAT Composite: 75th Percentile: 1,240
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile: 550
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile: 600
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile: 640
SAT Math: 25th Percentile: 540
SAT Math: 50th Percentile: 580
SAT Math: 75th Percentile: 620
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800: 6.2
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699: 44.6
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599: 40.8
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499: 7.7
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399: 0.8
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299: 0
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total: 100
SAT Math: 700-800: 4.6
SAT Math: 600-699: 29.2
SAT Math: 500-599: 56.2
SAT Math: 400-499: 8.5
SAT Math: 300-399: 1.5
SAT Math: 200-299: 0
SAT Math: Total: 100
SAT Composite: 1400-1600: 3.1
SAT Composite: 1200-1399: 43.1
SAT Composite: 1000-1199: 44.6
SAT Composite: 800-999: 8.5
SAT Composite: 600-799: 0.8
SAT Composite: 400-599: 0
SAT Composite: Total: 100
ACT Composite: Total: 0
Total: 0
Total: 0
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 5.4%
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 28%
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 20%
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 17%
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 11%
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 12%
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49: 5.4%
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99: 1.4%
Total: 100

Admission Policies

Application closing date (fall): 8
Priority Date: 1
Yes, on a rolling basis:: X
Date: X
No set Date: 5
Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after: 1
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?: Yes

Transfer Admission22

Fall Applicants

Men: 152
Women: 261
Unknown: 415
Total: 59
Men: 99
Another Gender: 158
Unknown: 27
Total: 43
Women: 70

Application for Admission

Fall: X
Spring: X
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?: Yes
Fall: 8
Winter: 1
Fall: 12
Winter: 1
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:: ##

Transfer Credit Policies

Number: 25
Unit Type: course
Number: 25
Unit Type: course
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:: https://www.desales.edu/about/offices/veterans-and-military-services

Academic Offerings and Policies26

Special Study Options

Accelerated program: X
Cross-registration: X
Distance learning: X
Double major: X
Dual enrollment: X
Exchange student program (domestic): X
External degree program: X
Honors Program: X
Independent study: X
Internships: X
Liberal arts/career combination: X
Student-designed major: X
Study abroad: X
Teacher certification program: X
Other (specify):: X

Required Course Work

Arts/fine arts: X
Computer literacy: X
English (including composition): X
Foreign languages: X
History: X
Physical Education: X
Humanities: X
Mathematics: X
Philosophy: X
Sciences (biological or physical): X
Social science: X

Student Life35

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 30%
Percent of men who join fraternities: 0
Percent of women who join sororities: 0
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 72%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 28%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 100%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 26%
Percent of men who join fraternities: 0
Percent of women who join sororities: 0
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 47%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 53%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 13%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students: 18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 18
Average age of full-time students: 20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 22

Activities Offered

Campus Ministries: X
Choral groups: X
Dance: X
Drama/theater: X
Jazz band: X
Literary magazine: X
Model UN: X
Music ensembles: X
Musical theater: X
Radio station: X
Student government: X
Student newspaper: X
Student-run film society: X
Television station: X
Yearbook: X

Housing

Coed dorms: X
Men's dorms: X
Women's dorms: X
Special housing for disabled students: X

Annual Expenses24

Information

Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:: https://www.desales.edu/cost-aid-scholarships/undergrad
If your institution's 2025-2026 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.: X

Private Tuition

Tuition: 45000
Tuition: 45000

All Institutions Expenses

Required Fees:: 2050
Food and housing (on-campus):: 13800
Housing Only (on-campus):: 6400
Food Only (on-campus meal plan):: 7400
Required Fees:: 1800
Food and housing (on-campus):: 13800
Housing Only (on-campus):: 6400
Food Only (on-campus meal plan):: 7400

Tuition Policies

Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?: No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?: No

Estimated Expenses

Books and supplies:: 1485
Transportation:: 1125
Other expenses:: 2352
Books and supplies:: 1485
Transportation: 2250
Other expenses:: 2352
Books and supplies:: 1485
Food and housing total*: 9800
Transportation:: 2250
Other expenses:: 4704

Financial Aid103

Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 103
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 29,211
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 0
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 0
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 482
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 26,025
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 0
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 0
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 14
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 725
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 0
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 0

Reporting Year

2023-2024 Final: X

Methodology

Both FM and IM: 4526171

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 2976329
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 28709337
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 269940
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 36481777
Total Scholarships/Grants: 9036948
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 602385
Federal Work-Study: 65000
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 9704333
Total Self-Help: 1447371
Parent Loans: 1057013
Athletic Awards: 46480

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 0
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 16975092
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 184298
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 17205870
Total Scholarships/Grants: 9092891
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 587500
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 9680391
Total Self-Help: 4045805
Parent Loans: 2009629

Students Awarded Aid

A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 504
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 469
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 394
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 393
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 393
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 296
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 371
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 115
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 75%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 39597
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 31432
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 5171
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 3378
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 1,899
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 1,599
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 1,347
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 1,340
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 1,317
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 1,044
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 1,199
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 359
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 74%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 36520
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 29085
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 5959
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 4353
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 273
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 148
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 141
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 131
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 101
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 103
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 27
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 4
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 38%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 9636
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 7937
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 4192
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 4184

Graduating Cohort

Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.: 426

Source Type Loan

A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 322
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 316
C. Institutional loan programs.: 0
D. State loan programs.: 0
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 122
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 76.00
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 74.00
C. Institutional loan programs.: 0.00
D. State loan programs.: 0.00
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 29.00
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 42458
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 24385
C. Institutional loan programs.: 0
D. State loan programs.: 0
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 48900

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA: X

Financial Aid Deadlines

Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:: X
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:: 12
No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis): 1

Aid Available

Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans: X
Federal Direct PLUS Loans: X
Federal Nursing Loans: X
State Loans: X

Institutional Aid

Academics: X
Art: X
Leadership: X
Music/drama: X
Academics: X
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:: CDS-H Page 28 Common Data Set 2024-2025 I. INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY AND CLASS SIZE I-1. Please report the number of instructional faculty members in each category for Fall 2024. Include faculty who are on your institution’s payroll on the census date your institution uses for IPEDS/AAUP. The following definition of full-time instructional faculty is used by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) in its annual Faculty Compensation Survey (the part time definitions are not used by AAUP). Instructional Faculty is defined as those members of the instructional-research staff whose major regular assignment is instruction, including those with released time for research. Use the chart below to determine inclusions and exclusions: Full-time Part-time Include only if Instructional faculty in preclinical and clinical medicine, faculty who are not paid (e.g., they teach one A those who donate their services or are in the military), or research-only faculty, post- Exclude or more non- doctoral fellows, or pre-doctoral fellows clinical credit courses Include if they Administrative officers with titles such as dean of students, librarian, registrar, coach, teach one or B and the like, even though they may devote part of their time to classroom instruction and Exclude more non- may have faculty status clinical credit courses C Other administrators/staff who teach one or more non-clinical credit courses even Include though they do not have faculty status Exclude D Undergraduate or graduate students who assist in the instruction of courses, but have Exclude titles such as teaching assistant, teaching fellow, and the like Exclude E Faculty on sabbatical or leave with pay Include Exclude F Faculty on leave without pay Exclude Exclude G Replacement faculty for faculty on sabbatical leave or leave with payExcludeInclude Full-time instructional faculty: faculty employed on a full-time basis for instruction (including those with released time for research) Part-time instructional faculty: Adjuncts and other instructors being paid solely for part-time classroom instruction. Also includes full-time faculty teaching less than two semesters, three quarters, two trimesters, or two four-month sessions. Employees who are not considered full-time instruction faculty but who teach one or more non-clinical credit courses may be counted as part-time faculty. Minority faculty: includes faculty who designate themselves as Black, non-Hispanic; American Indian or Alaska Native; Asian, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, or Hispanic. Doctorate: includes such degrees as Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Juridical Science, and Doctor of Public Health in any field such as arts, sciences, education, engineering, business, and public administration. Also includes terminal degrees formerly designated as “first professional,” including dentistry (DDS or DMD), medicine (MD), optometry (OD), osteopathic medicine (DO), pharmacy (DPharm or BPharm), podiatric medicine (DPM), veterinary medicine (DVM), chiropractic (DC or DCM), or law (JD). Terminal master’s degree: a master’s degree that is considered the highest degree in a field: example, M. Arch (in architecture) and MFA (master of fine arts in art or theater).

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred21

Diploma/Certificates

Military science and military technologies: 100
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Associate

TOTAL (should = 100%): 0

Bachelors

Communication/journalism: 2
Computer and information sciences: 2.4
Education: 4.2
Law/legal studies: 0.9
English: 0.7
Liberal arts/general studies: 0.2
Biological/life sciences: 6.7
Mathematics and statistics: 0.5
Parks and recreation: 5.6
Physical sciences: 0.9
Psychology: 6.4
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services: 6.2
Social sciences: 2
Visual and performing arts: 8.2
Health professions and related programs: 27
Business/marketing: 25.2
History: 0.9
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Enrollment And Persistence118

Institutional Enrollment

Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men: 201
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 29
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender: 487
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: women: 718
Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 305
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender: 38
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown: 831
Other first-year, degree-seeking: another gender: 1,178
Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate students: another gender: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 0
Total Graduate Students: unknown: 0
Total All Students: unknown: 0

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

Nonresidents: 0
Hispanic/Latino: 96
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 24
White, non-Hispanic: 341
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 3
Asian, non-Hispanic: 26
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 18
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 2
TOTAL: 510
Nonresidents: 0
Hispanic/Latino: 345
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 121
White, non-Hispanic: 1,451
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 3
Asian, non-Hispanic: 115
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 1
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 52
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 46
TOTAL: 2,134
Nonresidents: 4
Hispanic/Latino: 345
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 121
White, non-Hispanic: 1,455
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 3
Asian, non-Hispanic: 115
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 1
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 52
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 76
TOTAL: 2,172

Graduation Rates

Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 129
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 192
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 179
Total: 500
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 0
Total: 0
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 129
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 192
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 179
Total: 500
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 72
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 122
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 128
Total: 322
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 11
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 13
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 9
Total: 33
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 3
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 2
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1
Total: 6
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 86
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 137
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 138
Total: 361
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 66.67
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 71.35
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 77.09
Total: 72.2
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 192
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 179
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 500
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 0
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 0
Total: 0
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 2,018
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 192
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 179
Total: 500
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 31
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 122
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 128
Total: 322
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 11
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 13
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 9
Total: 33
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 2
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 1
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 6
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 86
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 137
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 138
Total: 361
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 2,018
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 71.35
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 77.09
Total: 72.2

Instructional Faculty And Class Size32

Instructional Faculty

A. Total number of instructional faculty: 136
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 16
C. Total number who are women: 81
D. Total number who are men: 55
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 0
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 123
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 13
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 0
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 0
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 23
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 201
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 34
C. Total number who are women: 117
D. Total number who are men: 84
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 0
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 0
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 337
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 50
C. Total number who are women: 198
D. Total number who are men: 139
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 0
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 123
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 13
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 23

Undergraduate Class Size

2-9: 148
10-19: 148
20-29: 164
30-39: 160
40-49: 64
50-99: 14
100+: 4
Total: 0

Source: DeSales University's Common Data Set 2024-25

About DeSales University

DeSales University is a very small private university in Center Valley, PA, in a city setting.

What DeSales University looks for

DeSales University admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

Frequently asked

What SAT score do I need for DeSales University?
DeSales University's middle 50% SAT range is 1090 to 1260. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.
What ACT score do I need for DeSales University?
Middle 50% ACT range is 27 to 28. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.
What is the acceptance rate at DeSales University?
DeSales University admits roughly 77% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.
What does DeSales University actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $31,643 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is DeSales University a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat DeSales University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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