- Acceptance rate: 97% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $20,119 a year (2022–23)
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La Salle University reported an acceptance rate of 97% for fall 2024.
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La Salle University GPA requirements
La Salle University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and La Salle University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
La Salle University acceptance rate
La Salle University admitted 4,619 of 4,782 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 97%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
La Salle University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with 2,080 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What La Salle University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
La Salle University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
La Salle University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $20,119 a year at La Salle University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into La Salle University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. La Salle University admitted 97% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at La Salle University?
A lot: La Salle University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into La Salle University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. La Salle University admitted 97% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA does La Salle University look for?
La Salle University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What percent of applicants does La Salle University accept?
La Salle University's acceptance rate was 97% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,619 of 4,782 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to La Salle University?
No. La Salle University doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does La Salle University ask for a personal statement?
No, but it considers one. La Salle University doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at La Salle University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $20,119 a year at La Salle University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does La Salle University consider legacy status?
No. La Salle University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at La Salle University?
Yes. La Salle University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check La Salle University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: La Salle UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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