La Salle University, Main
Philadelphia, PA| Region: | Mid-Atlantic |
|---|---|
| Setting: | Large City Setting |
| Type: | Private |
| Affiliation: | Roman Catholic |
| Size: | Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Explorers |
| Website: | www.lasalle.edu |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Selectivity: | Selective |
| In-State Tuition: | $36,650 |
| Out-of-State Tuition: | $36,650 |
| Retention Rate: | 80% |
| Enrollment: | 8,016 |
| Year Established: | 1863 |
About La Salle University, Main
A Christian Brothers Catholic school, La Salle University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, continues its history of providing rigorous liberal arts academics and student service opportunities. La Salle has also grown to include more progressive programs to meet the needs of students in the 21st century.
La Salle delivers undergraduate programs through the School of Business, the School of Nursing, and the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, which grants degrees in such disciplines as:
*Art History
*American Studies
*Communications
*English
*Philosophy
*Psychology
*Social Work
As a way to accommodate the current trends in employment and technology, La Salle has also started offering degrees in such fields as Integrated Science and Digital Arts and Multimedia Design.
Other more progressive offerings include adult degree programs in such fields as Computer Technology, Criminal Justice and Nursing, which, to accommodate the lifestyle of working adults, are delivered through weekend and evening courses.
La Salle also has graduate programs, many of which take place overseas in such countries as Greece and Switzerland.
Admission requirements vary depending on the school and program to which one is applying.
Information on financial aid options may be obtained from a La Salle counselor.
La Salle University, Main Map & Location
La Salle University, Main
1900 W Olney Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141
Getting Around La Salle University, Main
Walkability
Very good walkability. We recommend walking in this area.
Transit
Excellent transit. This area has plenty of convenient public transportation.
Weather
Seasonal average temperatures for Philadelphia, PA
Students
| Full-Time Undergrad Students | 4,991 |
|---|---|
| Freshman Class | 916 |
| Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students) | 8,016 |
Ethnic Diversity:
- Latino: 12%
- African American: 19%
- Caucasian: 56%
- Asian: 4%
- Unknown and Other: 8%
| Latino | 12% |
|---|---|
| African American | 19% |
| Caucasian | 56% |
| Asian | 4% |
| Unknown and Other | 8% |
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