C
Average
Score: 52/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
75/100 · earnings-weighted

La Salle University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19141
La Salle University campus, Philadelphia, PA
La Salle University campus, Philadelphia, PA. Photo: Beckwoodworth, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 58%
Outcomes
B
70/100
Affordability
F
21/100
Resources
C+
58/100
Experience
A
83/100
Prestige
D
31/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

3,554
Total Enrollment
58%
Graduation Rate
69%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
86%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at La Salle University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$67,416
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$53,701
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$25,000
Median debt at graduation
57.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
35.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 37% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 84th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (PA wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at La Salle University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$84,400$100,679+13%#127 of 966#109$26,909
Computer Science$70,783$94,659-12%#206 of 349#209$27,000
Computer and Information Sciences$58,662$91,837-1%#178 of 459#187$26,480
Finance and Financial Management Services$56,485$89,087+7%#113 of 452#109$25,000
Accounting and Related Services$54,772$83,892+10%#203 of 796#190$26,531
Business Administration, Management and Operations$37,382$80,900+19%#131 of 1176#114$20,750
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$57,783$76,518-11%#77 of 126#77$19,321
Biology$30,626$73,920+29%#58 of 841#38$25,625
Marketing$38,994$68,227-2%#226 of 516#222$23,103
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services—$65,759+12%#35 of 215#37—
Sociology$36,319$64,953+23%#35 of 462#16$27,000
Systems Science and Theory$36,442$64,444-27%#4 of 6#4$23,512
Special Education and Teaching$48,302$63,434+26%#11 of 177#8$27,000
Business/Commerce$40,026$61,594-10%#188 of 271#193$23,077
Communication and Media Studies$36,037$61,347+9%#138 of 660#111$27,000
Political Science and Government—$56,792-10%#400 of 565#361$27,000
Nutrition Sciences$47,470$55,765-7%#40 of 53#33$26,875
Social Work$37,453$55,431+7%#128 of 420#99$28,454
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods—$55,322+17%#94 of 680#70—
Criminal Justice and Corrections$38,832$55,165+-0%#319 of 660#321$25,594
Public Health$39,400$50,517-14%#163 of 215#158$27,000
Psychology$32,348$49,216-3%#588 of 1027#547$26,250
History—$44,285-13%#389 of 459#380—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The La Salle University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $160,267
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,164/mo — vs ~$931/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 19133 (14.4% cap, Philadelphia)

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🏆 Where La Salle University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#28
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
of 37 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $34,270 $34,270
Room $8,380
Board $8,296
Total Cost (On-Campus) $53,160 $53,160

Financial Aid

99%
Receive Any Aid
49%
Receive Pell Grants
66%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

3,554
Total Students
68%
Women
71%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 46%
Hispanic 15%
Black 24%
Asian 6%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 68%
Hybrid (Some Online) 12%
Fully Online 20%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 71%
25-64 (Adult) 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at La Salle University?
La Salle University has an acceptance rate of 86%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend La Salle University?
Tuition at La Salle University is $34,270 for in-state students and $34,270 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at La Salle University?
The graduation rate at La Salle University is 58%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is La Salle University a good school?
La Salle University has a Repit College Score of 52/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend La Salle University?
La Salle University has a total enrollment of 3,554 students. Most students (71%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology