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The campus of La Salle is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 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 and business and management.
Admission at La Salle is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 485. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 590. 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. The full-time faculty at La Salle is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2005, the school had 6,138 students enrolled (4,621 full-time equivalent).
La Salle offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. La Salle 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
Admissions Phone: (215) 951-1500
Financial Aid Phone: (215) 951-1070
http://www.lasalle.edu
La Salle awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 418 | accounting, finance, marketing, business management, MIS, business, organizational behavior, international business, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 187 | liberal arts and sciences, English, political science, Hispanic-American studies, interdisciplinary studies, history, Central/Middle Eastern studies, international economics, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 168 | registered nursing, various nursing, nurse practitioner, adult health nursing |
| Media | 163 | communication studies, communication and journalism |
| Therapy And Counseling | 128 | psychology, psychology courses, clinical psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 117 | secondary teaching, education courses |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 52 | computer support, information science, computer and info science |
| Science | 49 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, geology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 39 | criminal justice and safety |
| Design | 25 | design and visual communication |
| Religion And Philosophy | 17 | religious education, philosophy, religion, pastoral counseling |
| Family And Social Work | 17 | social work, public administration |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 10 | audiology and speech pathology |
| Mathematics | 9 | mathematics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 9 | nutrition sciences |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 4 | environmental science |
| Medical Adminstration | 2 | health care facilities management |
| Fine Arts | 1 | art history and criticism |
Number of programs and degrees for La Salle in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 883 | 45 |
| Master's degree | 445 | 22 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 43 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 30 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 9 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree | 5 | 1 |
In 2005, La Salle had a total enrollment of 6,138 students (4,621 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 64% |
| Graduate | 36% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 55% |
| New Jersey | 28% |
| New York | 5% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
La Salle offers campus housing for 2,250 of its 4,621 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 15 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,514 | 3,438 | 76% | 836 | 24% |
| Men | 2,033 | 1,569 | 77% | 412 | 26% |
| Women | 2,481 | 1,869 | 75% | 424 | 23% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 485 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
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 | 98% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 2% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (215) 951-1500
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,080 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,080 |
| Room and board | $ 8,870 |
| Room charge | $ 4,920 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,560 |
| Books and supplies | $ 619 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
La Salle participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 328700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (215) 951-1070
La Salle has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 38 | $80,948 | 9 | $77,569 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 36 | $68,264 | 25 | $61,932 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 40 | $55,167 | 59 | $50,461 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $40,917 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 118 | $66,982 | 95 | $55,802 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Baseball | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Track | Atlantic 10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 114 | 141 | 255 |
| Track | 28 | 21 | 49 |
| Basketball | 14 | 10 | 24 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 50 | 110 | 160 |
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
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 ADMINSTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
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 7% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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