At a glance
Average net price
$19,409
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
57.1%
Admission rate
97%
Undergrad size
1,953
In-state tuition
$37,800
Out-of-state tuition
$37,800
Cost of attendance
$48,337
Median earnings (10y)
$67,416
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 73.9%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by health (29%), business (21%), social sciences (20%).
- STEM8%
- Health29%
- Business21%
- Humanities & arts16%
- Social sciences20%
- Trades & services5%
- Health professions29.1%~568 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business21.3%~416 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Psychology8.3%~162 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication5.4%~105 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts4.8%~95 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~95 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~85 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences4.2%~81 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~74 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education3.6%~71 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~71 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science2.6%~51 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~30 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~20 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.5%~10 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English0.4%~7 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.4%~7 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~3 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~3 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare 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 | 313 | $74,181 | $27,000 |
| Education, General. | Master's | 217 | $55,298 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 136 | $86,139 | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 136 | $43,430 | $23,750 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 119 | $49,448 | $25,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 118 | $105,894 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 108 | $31,162 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 103 | $55,850 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 91 | $36,287 | $27,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 79 | $42,828 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 69 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master's | 67 | $55,344 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 66 | $35,797 | $26,924 |
| Systems Science and Theory. | Bachelor's | 56 | $42,214 | $25,000 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 55 | — | $33,206 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 53 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 53 | $42,481 | $23,562 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 52 | $25,846 | $4,004 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 52 | $33,990 | $27,500 |
| Nutrition Sciences. | Bachelor's | 48 | $43,897 | $28,628 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 46 | $26,052 | $26,625 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Graduate certificate | 44 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Master's | 44 | $82,610 | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 42 | $28,403 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 42 | $67,148 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | First professional | 41 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 38 | — | $27,000 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 38 | $50,590 | $21,000 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 37 | — | $27,000 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 34 | $36,668 | $26,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 33 | $43,095 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Master's | 29 | $45,387 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 29 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 28 | $48,242 | $27,000 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Master's | 22 | $60,572 | — |
| Social Work. | Master's | 21 | — | — |
| International Business. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 20 | $51,871 | — |
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 La Salle University
La Salle University is a mid-sized institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,953 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at La Salle University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $19,409 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $37,800 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $48,337 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 57.1%, a above-average completion outcome. 73.9% 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 $67,416 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
La Salle University confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by health (29% of credentials), business (21% of credentials), social sciences (20% 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
La Salle University accepts 97% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission.
Location & campus
Set in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (city), La Salle 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 La Salle University
Q.How much does La Salle University cost?
The average net price at La Salle University is $19,409 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $48,337.
Q.What is the graduation rate at La Salle University?
La Salle University has a 6-year graduation rate of 57.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into La Salle University?
La Salle University admits 97% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do La Salle University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median La Salle University graduate earns $67,416 per year.
Q.What is tuition at La Salle University?
Published tuition is $37,800 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is La Salle University located?
La Salle University is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (ZIP 19141).
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 La Salle University at their official website.