by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current tuition and fees for DeSales University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at DeSales University amounted to $46,800 a year for undergraduate students. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
The fees portion of those totals were $1,800; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $45,000 |
| Fees | $1,800 |
| Total | $46,800 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much will DeSales University cost per credit hour part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how DeSales University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In PA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, DeSales University is relatively pricey.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the DeSales University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at DeSales University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $39,500 |
| Two Years Ago | $41,100 |
| One Year Ago | $43,000 |
| Most Recent Year | $45,000 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at DeSales has shifted across recent years.
Most recently, tuition went up 4.7%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $48,976 in the following year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 4.51%, so a year from now students could pay around $48,910.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $48,910 |
| In 2 Years | $51,116 |
| In 3 Years | $53,421 |
| In 4 Years | $55,830 |
| In 5 Years | $58,348 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $209,277.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For a closer look at aid at DeSales University, check out the DeSales University Financial Aid page.
