At a glance
Average net price
$31,643
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
72.2%
Admission rate
77%
Undergrad size
2,128
In-state tuition
$46,800
Out-of-state tuition
$46,800
Cost of attendance
$62,745
Median earnings (10y)
$61,295
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,186
- ACT midpoint
- 26
- Retention
- 83.0%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
17 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (29%), business (22%), social sciences (14%).
- STEM11%
- Health29%
- Business22%
- Humanities & arts12%
- Social sciences14%
- Trades & services12%
- Health professions29.1%~619 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business22.1%~470 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~174 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~141 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology6.5%~137 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~133 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~129 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Education4.5%~96 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science2.5%~54 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences1.9%~41 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication1.9%~41 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Legal1.0%~21 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- History1.0%~21 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English0.8%~17 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~17 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics0.6%~13 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.2%~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 220 | $67,552 | $31,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 179 | $77,404 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 148 | $106,682 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 120 | $100,494 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 105 | $49,561 | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 95 | $39,040 | $27,000 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | Bachelor's | 72 | — | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 71 | $33,883 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 70 | $36,549 | $27,000 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 64 | $17,895 | $27,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 64 | $39,366 | $21,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 60 | $47,378 | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 59 | $24,287 | $27,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 54 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 49 | — | $27,000 |
| Education, Other. | Master's | 47 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 40 | $50,149 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master's | 38 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | $28,250 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 30 | $22,919 | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | $27,000 |
| Homeland Security. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 26 | — | — |
| Dance. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 20 | — | — |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | $36,131 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Master's | 9 | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies. | Master's | 7 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology. | Graduate certificate | 6 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Master's | 5 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About DeSales University
DeSales University is a mid-sized institution located in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,128 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Visual & performing arts.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at DeSales University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $31,643 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $46,800 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $62,745 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 72.2%, a strong completion outcome. 83.0% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $61,295 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
DeSales University confers degrees and certificates across 17 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Visual & performing arts. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (29% of credentials), business (22% of credentials), social sciences (14% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
DeSales University accepts 77% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,186. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 26.
Location & campus
Set in Center Valley, Pennsylvania (suburb), DeSales University draws students from across Pennsylvania and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about DeSales University
Q.How much does DeSales University cost?
The average net price at DeSales University is $31,643 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $62,745.
Q.What is the graduation rate at DeSales University?
DeSales University has a 6-year graduation rate of 72.2% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into DeSales University?
DeSales University admits 77% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do DeSales University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median DeSales University graduate earns $61,295 per year.
Q.What is tuition at DeSales University?
Published tuition is $46,800 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is DeSales University located?
DeSales University is located in Center Valley, Pennsylvania (ZIP 18034).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with DeSales University at their official website.