by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how La Salle University ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities in its annual rankings and ranks them in a variety of ways, including most diverse, best overall quality, best for non-traditional students, and much more.
La Salle University was awarded 30 badges in the 2026 rankings.
La Salle is ranked #510 out of 3,449 schools in the nation for overall quality on College Factual’s 2026 Best Colleges list.
La Salle is also ranked #42 on the Best Colleges in Pennsylvania list.
La Salle University has an acceptance rate of 97%, so it is easier to gain admission to this school than some others. Still, the admissions staff will examine your application closely to make sure you’re a good fit for La Salle.
The student to faculty ratio at La Salle is an impressive 12 to 1. That’s quite good when you compare it to the national average of 15 to 1. This is a good sign that students at the school will have more opportunities for one-on-one interactions with their professors.
When estimating how much access students will have to their teachers, some people like to look at what percentage of faculty members are full time. This is because part-time teachers may not have as much time to spend on campus as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at La Salle University is 45%. This is comparable to the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate tells us what percentage of first-year, full-time students choose to continue on to their sophomore year at a particular school. The rate at La Salle University is 69%, which is about average when compared to the national rate of 68%.
The on-time graduation rate for someone pursuing a bachelor’s degree is typically four years. This rate at La Salle for first-time, full-time students is 58%, which is better than the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at La Salle University.
During the most recent academic year, there were 1,966 undergraduates at La Salle.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at La Salle University.
The average net price of La Salle is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for La Salle
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $18,702 | $17,978 | $21,016 | $26,009 | $26,278 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of La Salle, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At La Salle, approximately 43% of students took out student loans averaging $9,945 a year. That adds up to $39,780 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 2.5%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you’ll be able to pay back your student loans. Get more details about paying for La Salle University.
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from La Salle University make about $67,416 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. This is good news for future La Salle University graduates since it is 37% more than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year.
See which majors at La Salle University make the most money.
La Salle University is an private not-for-profit institution found in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The surrounding area of the school is a good match for students who enjoy city life. Get more details about the location of La Salle University.
Get in touch with La Salle University are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1900 W Olney Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19141-1199 |
| Phone: | 2159511000 |
| Website: | www.lasalle.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/lasalleuniversity |
| Twitter: | www.twitter.com/lasalleuniv |
In the most recent reporting year, students from 21 majors graduated from La Salle University. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,155 | NA |
| Nursing | 262 | $84,752 |
| General Education | 72 | $55,298 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 70 | $42,828 |
| Business Administration & Management | 70 | $84,268 |
| Accounting | 64 | $61,852 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 59 | $67,434 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 50 | $39,441 |
| Marketing | 49 | $47,628 |
| General Psychology | 48 | $31,162 |
Online courses are a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.
447 students took at least one online class at La Salle University.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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