School Overview

Desales University has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a mid-size city (in Center Valley, PA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

2755 Station Ave
Center Valley, PA 18034-9568
Main Phone: (610) 282-1100
Web Site: www.desales.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,113 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 147 male students and 169 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 46.5% of the student body, while females made up 53.5%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (-1)%, Hispanic (-1)%, Asian (-1)%, and Native American (-1)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 480. One quarter of students scored at least 580.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 480 or higher. One fourth of students scored 590 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Certificate, < 1 year
• Bachelor's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
• Master's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Master's

Degree Programs

Business And Management

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Other Business And Management

• Specialized Communication

• Computer And Information Sciences

• Other Education
• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• General English Language

• Natural Resources Conservation

• Medical Assistant
• Medical Office
• Nursing
• Other Health Care

• Government And Political Science
• History

• Liberal Arts

• Law And Legal

• Health And Fitness

• Biology

• Foreign Languages And Literature

• Mathematics

• Dance
• Drama And Theater Arts
• Photography And Film

• Philosophy

• Chemistry

• Criminal Justice

• General Psychology

• Social Work

• Distribution And Sales Management
• Financial Services Marketing

• Theological And Ministerial Studies

School Accreditation

Desales University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Desales University is accredited regionally. The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Desales University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Middle Atlantic States Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• Accelerated programs
• AP credits
• Credit for life experience
• Weekend college
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• Recommendations are required.
• A college preparatory program is required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Secondary school rank is recommended.

• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.