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DeSales University

#841 in US ranking Center Valley, PA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$61,819
Tuition & fees
$48,300
Avg. aid
$26,573
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
77%
SAT range
1090–1260
ACT range
27–28

Outcomes

Graduation rate
72%
Median salary
$57,416
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at DeSales University?

Recurring DeSales events include DUCsgiving and a tree lighting, DeSales Got Talent, and Relay for Life. Together, they illustrate a mix of seasonal gatherings, student performance, and fundraising or service activity.

These events can offer a straightforward way to take part in campus life without joining a semester-long organization. Their schedules and formats can change from year to year, so the current campus events calendar is the appropriate source for dates and participation details.

What are the student housing and dining options at DeSales University?

DeSales offers university-operated undergraduate housing, including coeducational housing, along with campus dining. Housing availability does not mean every student receives a particular building or room type.

Students considering residence should review the current housing application, eligibility rules, room options, and assignment timetable. Reported residence features include high-speed internet access and electronically operated entrances. Incoming students should also check whether their intended housing arrangement carries a meal-plan requirement and which plans fit their expected time on campus.

Commuters and students considering off-campus housing should compare more than rent: transportation, parking, meals, and time spent traveling all affect the practical cost. On-campus housing and dining charges are part of the annual cost discussion above, but an individual student's bill depends on the room and meal plan selected.

DeSales University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

60

DeSales University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
12:1
Undergraduates living on campus
47%
Campus size
550 acres

DeSales University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 4

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

DeSales University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Trexler Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

DeSales University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

DeSales University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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