DeSales University
2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA 18034
Description
Maybe it's the friendly, unpretentious nature of our students, faculty, and staff, or the upbeat spiritual perspective of the Oblates of Saint Francis de Sales, who have shaped the University and its character. Maybe it's because of our great academic programs, the personal atmosphere of our small suburban campus in Pennsylvania's scenic Lehigh Valley, and our supportive learning environment. At any rate, there's a remarkable experience to be found at DeSales University.It is the mission of DeSales University to provide men and women with quality higher education according to the philosophy of Christian humanism as developed by Saint Francis de Sales and his spiritual heirs. The University imparts knowledge about, and develops talents for, personal, familial, and societal living. DeSales University enriches the human community and enhances the dignity of the individual through its educational endeavors. In its work, the University fosters a vital and respectful dialogue between Roman Catholic faith and human culture.
DeSales University exudes a sense of family and community. Getting to know others at DSU is incredibly easy. DeSales University overflows with opportunities for involvement which include athletics, campus ministry, community service, intramurals, recreation, residence life, and student activities.
Quick Facts
Location
Mid-Atlantic
Setting
Large Town Setting
Type
Private
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
Size
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Bulldogs
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$27,000
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,000
Selectivity
Selective
Enrollment
3,154
Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 2,389
- Freshman Class
- 378
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 3,154
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 75%
- Graduate
- 25%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 100%
- Part-Time
- 0%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 53%
- Men
- 47%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 1%
- Asian
- 1%
- Caucasian
- 52%
- Latino
- 2%
- Other
- 44%
International Students
- International
- 0%
- Domestic
- 100%