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DeSales University is a coeducational, private, Catholic university located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States. It was established in the year 1965. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. US News & World Report (2009 edition) of Best Colleges ranked DeSales University as 52nd in the ‘Universities-Master's (North)’ category.
DeSales’s athletics department sponsors more than 15 athletic teams. They compete in the NCAA Division III within the Freedom Conference of the Middle Atlantic Corporation. The sports teams participate in spots such as baseball, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, tennis, cross country, golf, and track. The teams are nicknamed the Bulldogs. Notable alumni of the university include Steve Burns, former host of Blue's Clues on Nickelodeon; and Alexie Gilmore, actress.
DeSales is located in Center Valley, PA (a large suburb). The school is a Roman Catholic school. DeSales is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Post-Master's certificate.
The range of program offerings available from DeSales is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The school is known for its programs in drama and performing arts and business and management.
DeSales does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 490 and 600. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
DeSales had 2,898 enrolled students in 2007. The school has a large minority student population.
Full-time students are the norm at DeSales. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. DeSales values student athletics, and belongs to the Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation.
More complete details are provided below.
DeSales University
2755 Station Avenue
Center Valley, PA 18034-9568
General Phone: (610) 282-1100
http://www.desales.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 227 | business management, accounting, marketing, financial services marketing, management information systems, human resources, electronic commerce |
| Education And Teaching | 105 | elementary school teaching, education courses, special education, computer teaching, math teaching, biology teaching, chemistry teaching, English teaching |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 90 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, various nursing |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 51 | drama, dance |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 42 | criminal justice and safety |
| Liberal Arts | 38 | English, general studies, history, political science, Spanish language |
| Medical Support And Technology | 34 | physician assistant |
| Therapy And Counseling | 25 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 24 | computer and info science, information technology |
| Science | 23 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 23 | film and photography |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 22 | sports and fitness management, exercise science |
| Media | 11 | communication and journalism |
| Medicine | 10 | health professions |
| Religion And Philosophy | 6 | theology, philosophy |
| Law | 4 | pre-law |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | environmental science, environmental studies |
| Medical Administration | 0 | health care administration |
Number of programs and degrees for DeSales in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 509 | 34 |
| Master's degree | 233 | 12 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 6 |
In 2007, DeSales had a total enrollment of 2,898 students (2,175 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 68% |
| Graduate | 32% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 36% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 62% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
DeSales offers campus housing for 963 of its 2,175 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Allentown, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,797 | 1,389 | 77% | 395 | 28% |
| Men | 736 | 576 | 78% | 181 | 31% |
| Women | 1,061 | 811 | 76% | 214 | 26% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 600 |
| SAT Writing | 470 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 96% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 4% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,900 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,900 |
| Room and board | $ 8,750 |
| Room charge | $ 4,350 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid:
DeSales participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 398600)
DeSales has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 22 | 7 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 24 | 31 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 10 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $70,825 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $79,068 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $69,743 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 21 | $68,145 | 8 | $69,702 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $58,295 | 24 | $54,648 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $47,600 | 11 | $55,373 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 53 | $61,476 | 44 | $57,970 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
| Baseball | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
| Track | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets DeSales Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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