by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 2,398 undergraduates in 2020, DeSales is a small, private university located in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. Students who enjoy the peace and quiet of country life may thrive in this rural setting. Should you tire of the campus however, DeSales offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by DeSales can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our DeSales Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
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Individuals with disabilities make up 11.0% of the student population at DeSales. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit DeSales Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", DeSales does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit DeSales Veteran Services . For more information, check out our DeSales for Veterans Guide.
DeSales offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
DeSales has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,398 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,930 (80.5%). Part-time attendance was 468 (19.5%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,930 | 468 | 2,398 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, DeSales is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank DeSales #1419 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at DeSales by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the DeSales Diversity Guide.
DeSales has a total of 323 student athletes, 189 men and 134 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $1,938,862 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,820,774 |
| Net | $118,088 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to DeSales University Athletics