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DeSales University
DeSales University says yes to 77.1% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $61,295 median earnings.
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DeSales University occupies suburban Center Valley, PA — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other, where graduates median $124,965 four years out. 23.8% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 2,128 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 83% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1090 and 1290 — near the PA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on DeSales University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, DeSales University received 3,636 applications and admitted 2,857 (78.6%), with 444 enrolling.
You can apply to DeSales University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1090 and 1290; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 550 | 605 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 585 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 27 | 28 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How DeSales University compares
| DeSales University | Pennsylvania median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 77.1% | 82% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $46,800 | $33,730 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $61,295 | $62,101 | $53,781 |
At $61,295, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($62,101). Look at DeSales University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $46,800 regardless of where you're from. At DeSales University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 2,128 undergrads, DeSales University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
72.2% of DeSales University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 17.3 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $46,800 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at DeSales University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $124,965 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $91,887 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $79,595 |
| Biology, General | $76,125 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $74,169 |
| Marketing | $72,203 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $70,430 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $64,556 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $64,161 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $64,020 |
| Psychology, General | $60,001 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $46,847 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $42,571 |
| Dance | $36,515 |
Median earnings for these 14 DeSales University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $61,295 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 25 additional DeSales University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for DeSales University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1090–1290 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 77.1% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is DeSales University's acceptance rate?
78.6% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,857 admitted from 3,636 applicants.
How much does DeSales University cost?
At DeSales University, published tuition is $46,800 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is DeSales University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do DeSales University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $61,295 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
- Albright College — 76.3% admitted
- Bryn Athyn College of the New Church — 82.9% admitted
- Arcadia University — 80.2% admitted
- Cedar Crest College — 84.1% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.