La Salle University
La Salle University is one of the one hundred nine private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Pennsylvania. The campus is located in an urban area, in Philadelphia.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 5,197 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,052 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 800 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 76%). Every year 67% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.La Salle University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $28,800, and fees were $700. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $28,800 and $700 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge City |
Number of Students5,197 |
Student to Faculty Ratio11:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate76% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 12 | 101 |
Master's degree | 0 | 5 |
Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 | 4 |
Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 6 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 07/01/1930 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 10/07/2014 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/09/2004 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 10/09/2004 - Current |
Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels COA 04/28/1987 - Current |
Admission
79%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Required |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Recommended |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $960/credit | |
In State Students | $960/credit | |
Out of State Students | $960/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $1,000/credit | |
In State Students | $1,000/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,000/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $43,200 | $43,200 | $43,200 |
ADN | 70 | $67,200 | $67,200 | $67,200 |
BSN | 125 | $120,000 | $120,000 | $120,000 |
FNP | 50 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 98% of La Salle University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 45% | $4,635 |
Other Federal Grant | 21% | $1,565 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 36% | $3,873 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 90% | $25,533 |
Federal Student Loans | 75% | $5,913 |
Private Loans | 14% | $16,988 |
$26,276
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$25,523 |
$30,001 to $48,000$22,568 |
$48,001 to $75,000$23,117 |
$75,001 to $110,000$25,800 |
Over $110,000$29,734 |
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Student Population
3,821
Undergrads
1,376
Graduates
3,319
Women
1,878
Men
69%
Full-time
31%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
54% |
Black/African American |
19% |
Hispanic |
15% |
Asian |
5% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Non-resident alien |
3% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Pennsylvania state board of nursing.