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La Salle University is a private, co-educational, Roman Catholic university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The university is named after St. Jean-Baptiste de la Salle. It was founded in 1863 by the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. La Salle offers degrees and programs in more than 50 academic areas. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:
La Salle University sponsors more than 20 varsity sports teams, nicknamed the Explorers. They compete in the NCAA's Division I and are members of the Atlantic Ten Conference. The Explorers have won several championships, including the 1954 NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship and the 1980 AIAW Field Hockey Championship.
The campus of La Salle is in Philadelphia, PA, which is a large city. Its Roman Catholic nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. La Salle is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
La Salle has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in media, business and management, and nursing and emergency medicine.
Admission at La Salle is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 470 and 580.
La Salle has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007, La Salle had 5,994 students enrolled (4,495 full-time equivalent).
Full-time students are the norm at the school. La Salle offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Atlantic 10 Conference and Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
La Salle University
1900 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141-1199
General Phone: (215) 951-1000
http://www.lasalle.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 429 | finance, business management, accounting, marketing, business, organizational behavior, MIS, international business, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 298 | registered nursing, various nursing, adult health nursing, nurse practitioner, nurse anesthetist |
| Liberal Arts | 154 | liberal arts and sciences, English, interdisciplinary studies, history, political science, Hispanic-American studies, economics, Central/Middle Eastern studies, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 152 | psychology courses, psychology, clinical psychology |
| Media | 149 | communication studies, communication and journalism |
| Education And Teaching | 113 | secondary teaching, education courses |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 47 | information science, computer support, computer and info science |
| Science | 44 | biology, chemistry, geology, biochemistry |
| Medical Support And Technology | 38 | audiology and speech pathology, health service and sciences |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 32 | criminal justice and safety |
| Religion And Philosophy | 30 | religious education, philosophy, religion, pastoral counseling |
| Family And Social Work | 20 | social work, public administration |
| Design | 16 | design and visual communication |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 12 | nutrition sciences |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Medical Administration | 5 | public health education, health care facilities management |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 4 | environmental science |
| Fine Arts | 3 | art history and criticism |
| Medicine | 3 | gerontology |
Number of programs and degrees for La Salle in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 928 | 47 |
| Master's degree | 534 | 22 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 32 | 8 |
| Doctor's degree | 21 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 17 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 14 | 5 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 8 | 2 |
In 2007, La Salle had a total enrollment of 5,994 students (4,495 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 64% |
| Graduate | 36% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 54% |
| New Jersey | 25% |
| New York | 7% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
La Salle offers campus housing for 2,114 of its 4,495 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Philadelphia, 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 | 5,206 | 3,572 | 69% | 839 | 23% |
| Men | 2,153 | 1,514 | 70% | 364 | 24% |
| Women | 3,053 | 2,058 | 67% | 475 | 23% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 580 |
| SAT Writing | 470 | 580 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| 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 | 94% |
| 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 | $ 29,400 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 29,400 |
| Room and board | $ 9,450 |
| Room charge | $ 5,360 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 5,300 |
| Books and supplies | $ 500 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,119 |
Financial Aid:
La Salle participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 328700)
La Salle has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 84 | 42 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 22 | 29 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 38 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 42 | $93,124 | 13 | $82,780 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 34 | $76,330 | 29 | $69,553 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 41 | $63,653 | 61 | $56,812 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 6 | $46,780 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 119 | $77,423 | 109 | $62,747 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Baseball | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Track | Atlantic 10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 121 | 135 | 256 |
| Track | 28 | 18 | 46 |
| Basketball | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 56 | 103 | 159 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, Other
Secondary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Central/Middle and Eastern European Studies
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
History, Other
International Economics
Italian Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Anesthetist
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Nutrition Sciences
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets La Salle Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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