DeSales University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Center Valley, Pennsylvania with 2,128 undergraduates. It admits 77% of applicants, costs an average of $29,183 a year after grants and graduates 70% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
DeSales University acceptance rate and admissions
DeSales University admitted 77% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 550 to 640, math 540 to 620). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
DeSales University application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on DeSales University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
DeSales University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $48,300 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $14,200 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $61,819 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $29,183 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $29,183 a year after grants and scholarships, $32,636 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run DeSales University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
DeSales University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 70% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $69,129 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $27,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 39% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
DeSales University majors and what graduates earn
DeSales University awarded bachelor's degrees in 38 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from health professions and related clinical sciences, other ($124,965).
All 38 majors at DeSales University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at DeSales University
16 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 16 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | Master's | 75 | $99,020 | $27,972 |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | Master's | 74 | $125,821 | $73,650 |
| Nursing | Master's | 41 | $110,780 | $40,889 |
| Physical and occupational therapy | Professional doctorate | 28 | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | Master's | 22 | n/a | n/a |
| Special education | Master's | 10 | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal justice | Master's | 9 | $64,371 | n/a |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Master's | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| Homeland security | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Teaching English as a second language | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Information science | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Education leadership | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Business analytics and operations research | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Nursing | Professional doctorate | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Education, Other | Master's | 0 | $57,440 | $30,100 |
Students and location
- 2,128 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 64% women, 36% men
- 12 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large suburb
- Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at DeSales University?
DeSales University admitted 77% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does DeSales University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $48,300. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $29,183 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for DeSales University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 550 to 640 in reading and writing and 540 to 620 in math, and 27 to 28 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is DeSales University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, DeSales University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at DeSales University?
70% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do DeSales University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $69,129 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.