La Salle University
La Salle University at a Glance
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About La Salle University
According to Wikipedia, La Salle University is a private, Catholic university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The university was founded in 1863 by the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools and named for St. Jean-Baptiste de La Salle.
La Salle University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,845 | 97% | 74% | 60% |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does La Salle University Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $40,000 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $20,098 |
| 30K - 48K | $15,558 |
| 48K - 75K | $19,064 |
| 75K - 110K | $19,772 |
| 110K+ | $24,967 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do La Salle University Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former La Salle University students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $71,235 a year, and 94% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
La Salle University's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 4,680 | 2,675 | 2,005 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is La Salle University?
La Salle University is located at 1900 W Olney Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19141-1199.
How Safe is La Salle University?
Like every college that receives federal student aid, La Salle University publishes an annual security report with its campus crime statistics and safety policies. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, La Salle University has a violent crime rate of 0.06% and a property crime rate of 1.08%. Philadelphia has a violent crime rate of 0.92% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 4.62%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is La Salle University Known For?
La Salle University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Philosophy
- History
- Nursing
- Social Work
- Business
- Communications
- Political Science
- Religious Studies
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Criminal Justice
- Education
- Psychology
- Biology
- Medical
- Economics
- Computer Science
- Sociology
- Literature
- Earth Sciences
La Salle University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much La Salle University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
La Salle University ranks #224 in the U.S. and #740 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
philosophy DegreesLa Salle University ranks #326 in the U.S. and #916 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesLa Salle University ranks #333 in the U.S. and #889 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesLa Salle University ranks #340 in the U.S. and #836 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
social-work DegreesLa Salle University ranks #375 in the U.S. and #1315 worldwide for influence in Business.
business DegreesLa Salle University ranks #385 in the U.S. and #1428 worldwide for influence in Communications.
communications DegreesLa Salle University ranks #388 in the U.S. and #1570 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesLa Salle University ranks #410 in the U.S. and #1778 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
religious-studies-hub DegreesLa Salle University ranks #439 in the U.S. and #2172 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesLa Salle University ranks #446 in the U.S. and #1866 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesLa Salle University ranks #464 in the U.S. and #862 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
criminal-justice DegreesLa Salle University ranks #466 in the U.S. and #2052 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesLa Salle University ranks #508 in the U.S. and #1305 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesLa Salle University ranks #517 in the U.S. and #2203 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesLa Salle University ranks #551 in the U.S. and #2052 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesLa Salle University ranks #569 in the U.S. and #3458 worldwide for influence in Economics.
economics DegreesLa Salle University ranks #577 in the U.S. and #2629 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesLa Salle University ranks #613 in the U.S. and #2103 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
sociology DegreesLa Salle University ranks #614 in the U.S. and #1856 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesLa Salle University ranks #815 in the U.S. and #3096 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
earth-science DegreesWho Are La Salle University's Most Influential Alumni?
La Salle University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Philosophy, Social Work, and Criminal Justice. Here are some of La Salle University's most famous alumni:
- John D. Caputo
- An American philosopher.
- Bob Brinker
- An American talk radio host.
- Naomi Halas
- An American chemist and electrical engineer.
- Joseph R. Lakowicz
- An American biochemist.
- Larry Miller
- A President of the Portland Trail Blazers.
- Peter Boyle
- An American actor .
- William J. Burns
- An American diplomat.
- Bill Raftery
- An American basketball player-coach and current broadcaster for college basketball.
- John E. Murray Jr.
- An American academic administrator .
- Leonid Rudnytzky
- A Linguist.
- James A. Gross
- An American historian.
- Raymond O'Brien
- An American priest.
