DeSales University, PA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church
Main Campus
DeSales University Rankings
Affordability37
Selectivity35
Retention58
Graduation51
Earnings50
Diversity41
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at DeSales University
66%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
34%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences6%
Business, Management, Marketing24%
Communication, Journalism2%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Education2%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs29%
History<1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting7%
Legal Professions and Studies<1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies5%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology6%
Social Sciences1%
Theology and Religious Vocations1%
Visual and Performing Arts10%
Admissions
Getting into DeSales University
79%
Admission Rate
555
Median SAT Math
565
Median SAT Reading
25
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)500–610
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)510–620
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)22–28
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending DeSales University
$37K
In-State Tuition
$37K
Out-of-State Tuition
$50K
Average Total Cost
$27K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $21K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $22K | $17K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $25K | $20K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $28K | $22K | $19K |
| >$110K | $30K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after DeSales University
64%
Receive Federal Loans
$19K
Median Federal Debt
71%
Repayment Rate
$259
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 27% | 47% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 14% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 14% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 13% | 9% |
| >$110K | 31% | 17% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $18K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $19K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $19K | $15K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $19K | $14K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 67% | 52% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 71% | 55% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 77% | 60% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 84% | 64% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at DeSales University
83%
Retention Rate
24%
Transfer Rate
12%
Withdrawal Rate
70%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 62% | 46% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 70% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 69% | 62% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 47% | 45% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 74% | 62% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51% | 50% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 52% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 83% | 49% | 44% |
| Other race | 67% | 55% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after DeSales University
96%
Employment Rate
$40K
Median Salary
$25K
25 Pctl Salary
$58K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 96% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 95% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 94% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 93% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 93% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $12K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $25K | $21K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $40K | $33K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $58K | $48K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $76K | $61K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $40K | $33K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $46K | $38K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $50K | $41K | $35K |
Students
Students at DeSales University
2,449
Undergraduates
71%
Full-time Undergrads
23
Avg Entry Age
939
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 64% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 36% | 38% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 70% | 65% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | <1% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 6% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | PA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 15% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 8% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 19% | 18% | 14% |
| >$110K | 42% | 23% | 15% |
Location Map
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