76%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,181 |
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| Declined | + 680 |
| Total Received | 2,861 |
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| Name | Location |
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| Arcadia University | Glenside, PA |
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| The University of Scranton | Scranton, PA |
| Cedar Crest College | Allentown, PA |
| Immaculata University | Immaculata, PA |
| Seton Hall University | South Orange, NJ |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Temple University | Philadelphia, PA |
| Wilkes University | Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| SAT | 2021 |
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| ACT | 3525 |
DeSales University, founded in 1964, is a private, coeducational, Roman Catholic university. Its 480-acre campus is located in Upper Saucon Township, PA.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 3,309 |
| Established in | 1964 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Accredited by |
• ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) • ARC-PA (Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant) • MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education) • NLN (National League for Nursing) |
480-acre campus in Center Valley/Upper Saucon Township (population: 14,808), seven miles from Allentown and 50 miles from Philadelphia; off-campus sites in Easton and Landsdale. Major airport serves Philadelphia; smaller airport serves Allentown; bus serves Coopersburg (one mile). School operates transportation to local mall and to cultural and social activities.
DeSales University
2755 Station Avenue
Center Valley, PA 18034-9568
| Application fee | |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline |
December 15 (priority deadline) August 1 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
76%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,181 |
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| Declined | + 680 |
| Total Received | 2,861 |
Character/ personal qualities
Secondary school record
Class rank
Essay
Interview
Recommendations
Standardized test scores
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Mary Birkhead
Dean of Enrollment Management
P: 877 4-DESALES
F: 610 282-0131
admiss@desales.edu
| Tuition | $34,500 |
| Room & board | $12,800 |
| Additional fees | $1,550 |
| Books & supplies | $1,134 |
| Total | $49,984 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $24,563 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $25,421 |
69%
$24,563
Need-based
| Federal | $3,016,567 |
| State | $1,750,245 |
| Institutional | $20,810,101 |
| Other external | $217,160 |
| Total | $25,794,073 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $94,520 |
| State | $0 |
| Institutional | $6,429,401 |
| Other external | $52,066 |
| Total | $6,575,987 |
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47%
Transfer applicants accepted
40%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Recommended of All |
| Standardized test scores | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of Some |
Maximum transfered
75
Minimum transfers must complete
45
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