La Salle University

La Salle University

1900 W. Olney Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19141, USA

La Salle University is a private Catholic institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, offering a comprehensive range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. It emphasizes a liberal-arts foundation with career-focused learning, small class sizes, and strong faculty engagement. The campus blends urban energy with a close-knit community, and students benefit from internships, research, service learning, and experiential opportunities in a major U.S. city. The university also supports international students through dedicated services and multicultural programming.

Quick Facts
  • Founded: 1863; long tradition of Lasallian Catholic education.
  • Campus: Urban 133-acre campus with modern facilities and vibrant student life.
  • Academic breadth: Undergraduate majors span business, nursing, sciences, education, communication, and more.
  • Graduate studies: Offers 30+ graduate degrees and certificates, including nursing, business, education, and public health.
  • Student life: 100+ organizations, athletics, and service activities.
  • Faculty teaching: 100% faculty-taught classes with no teaching assistants reported.
Institution Overview
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Location 1900 W. Olney Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19141, USA
Address 1900 W. Olney Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19141, USA
Size & Selectivity
Total Students 3,554
Undergraduate 2,426
Graduate 1,128
Admission Rate 86.0%
Student Composition
Female69.0%
Male31.0%
Key Dates

Application Deadlines: La Salle generally operates rolling admissions for undergraduates; international applicants are encouraged to apply early to allow I-20/visa processing. 
Graduate deadlines: Vary by program and term — consult individual program pages. 
• Priority scholarship and financial aid consideration may have earlier deadlines than general admissions — check the Tuition & Aid section.

Application Requirements

Undergraduate (international):
• Official secondary school transcripts required; must be translated to English and evaluated if outside U.S. system. 
• English language proficiency is required (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo minimums detailed on the international admissions page). 
• SAT/ACT scores are optional and considered if submitted (not required). 
• Financial documentation required for I-20 issuance and visa processing.

Graduate (international):
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited institution is required for master’s and doctoral programs. 
• English language proficiency is expected for non-native speakers (see program pages for score minima). 
• Program-specific materials (letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, résumé/CV) usually required; GRE/GMAT may be required for some fields.

Location & Address
Physical Address
Address 1900 W. Olney Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19141, USA
City Philadelphia
State/Region Pennsylvania
ZIP/Postal Code 19141
Country United States
Region
Location 1900 W. Olney Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19141, USA
Jurisdiction Pennsylvania, United States
Fees & Tuition
Program Costs
Program Level Annual Cost of Attendance
Undergraduate $34,270.00 - $34,270.00
Other Costs & Fees
Housing & Food $15,590.00
Enrollment
Headcount
Total Students 3,554
Undergraduate Students 2,426
Graduate Students 1,128
Selectivity
Admission Rate 86.0%
Student Composition
Female 69.0%
Male 31.0%
Admission Requirements

Undergraduate (international):
• Official secondary school transcripts required; must be translated to English and evaluated if outside U.S. system. 
• English language proficiency is required (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo minimums detailed on the international admissions page). 
• SAT/ACT scores are optional and considered if submitted (not required). 
• Financial documentation required for I-20 issuance and visa processing.

Graduate (international):
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited institution is required for master’s and doctoral programs. 
• English language proficiency is expected for non-native speakers (see program pages for score minima). 
• Program-specific materials (letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, résumé/CV) usually required; GRE/GMAT may be required for some fields.

Available Programs
Programs Information
Level Web Page Download
Undergraduate View Programs
Graduate View Programs
This section lists each available program source by level, including a link to the official programs page and/or an uploaded document where available.
Catalog/Brochure
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Jan 19, 2026, 09:55 — Updated by Kipkorir Gideon