DeSales University

What is the accreditation of DeSales University?

DeSales University is institutionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Institutional accreditation evaluates the university as a whole; it is distinct from any separate accreditation, approval, or licensing-related recognition held by an individual program.

Accreditation is relevant to eligibility for federal student aid, but it does not mean every course will transfer to another college or that every degree automatically meets a professional licensing requirement. Applicants considering nursing, education, or another regulated profession should check their specific program's current approvals and the rules of the state where they intend to work.

What are the admission requirements at DeSales University?

First-year applicants to DeSales generally need an application and a secondary-school academic record. Reported admissions criteria include high school GPA, completion of a college-preparatory program, and recommendations; class rank may be considered but is not required.

SAT and ACT scores are considered but are not required under the reported admissions criteria. About one-quarter of enrolled first-time students submitted SAT scores, so the median SAT score of 1170 describes score submitters rather than the entire entering class. In the reported admissions cycle, DeSales admitted 3,066 of 3,977 first-year applicants, an acceptance rate of about 77%.

Applicants educated outside the United States or whose first language is not English should check the current international-applicant instructions for transcript and English-proficiency documentation. The reported criteria identify TOEFL as required, but applicants should confirm which tests or alternative evidence the admissions office currently accepts. Program-specific requirements can also apply, particularly in health and performing arts fields.

What are the application fees and waivers at DeSales University?

Applicants should check the DeSales application route they intend to use for its current application fee and any available waiver. An application charge, if one applies, is separate from an enrollment deposit paid after admission.

Before submitting, applicants seeking a waiver should review the application's fee-waiver choices or ask undergraduate admissions how to request one. The timing matters: a waiver may need to be selected or approved before payment and submission. Transfer, graduate, and program-specific applications can have different procedures.

What types of ROTC programs are available at DeSales University?

Army ROTC is available to DeSales students through a cooperating host institution rather than a DeSales-operated Army ROTC unit. Participation requires coordinating university coursework with the host program's training schedule.

ROTC participation, a scholarship, and a military commission are different matters. Scholarship eligibility and any resulting service commitment depend on the Army ROTC program's rules and the student's agreement. Interested students should ask the host program which classes and training activities DeSales students can take and how travel between campuses works.

What are the requirements for transfer students at DeSales University?

DeSales accepts transfer applicants for fall and spring enrollment and generally considers credits from other accredited institutions. Admission as a transfer student and acceptance of individual courses toward a DeSales degree are separate decisions.

Applicants should be prepared to provide official transcripts from every college attended and to follow any additional documentation requirements for their program. DeSales also reports accepting certain credit-by-examination and recommended-credit pathways, including CLEP, DSST/DANTES, and ACE recommendations; applicability to a specific degree still requires evaluation.

Before enrolling, transfer students should request a program-specific credit evaluation showing which courses meet major, general education, or elective requirements. That is especially important for sequential programs: a course may transfer for credit without replacing a required nursing, education, or other professional course.

What types of study abroad programs are available at DeSales University?

DeSales students interested in studying abroad should work through the university's international education advising and obtain academic approval before committing to a program. The central question is not only where a student can go, but how courses taken abroad will count toward a DeSales degree.

Program length, destination, eligibility, and whether an opportunity is university-run or offered through a partner can vary. Students should ask for written guidance on course equivalencies, program charges, travel costs, and how their particular financial aid package would apply. Early planning is especially useful in majors with tightly sequenced courses or clinical requirements.