DeSales University

10 Interesting Facts about DeSales University

1. Founding: DeSales University Established in 1965 by the Oblates of Saint Francis de Sales.
2. Named After: Named after Saint Francis de Sales, a French Catholic saint known for his teachings on love and human kindness.
3. Location: Situated on a picturesque 550-acre campus in the Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania.
4. Accreditation: Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
5. Catholic Identity: Rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition, the university promotes values of faith, humility, and service.
6. Academic Programs: Offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in fields such as business, healthcare, humanities, and social sciences.
7. Campus Facilities: Modern facilities include state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, libraries, residence halls, and recreational spaces.
8. Athletics: DeSales University competes in NCAA Division III sports as a member of the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) and the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC).
9. Community Engagement: Actively engaged in community service, volunteerism, and outreach programs, embodying the university’s commitment to social responsibility.
10. Campus Facilities: Modern facilities include state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, libraries, residence halls, and recreational spaces.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 100%

Tuition

Direct Costs
Tuition – $43,000
Room and Board – $13,800
Mandatory Fees – $1,800
One-time Orientation Fee for First-Year students and Transfers – $200
Total = $58,800 (including first-year/transfer fees)

Programs

Arts

Cinematography and Video Production
Dance
Drama and Theatre Production

Business

Accounting
Business
Finance
Financial Planning
Human Resources
International Business
Management Sciences and Information Systems
Marketing
Sport and Fitness Management

Health Professions

Healthcare Management
Health Professions
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Nursing

Humanities

Communications
Economics
English
Foreign Languages and Literatures
History
Liberal Arts and Humanities
Philosophy
Political Science and Government
Pre-Law Studies
Psychology
Spanish Language and Literature
Theological and Ministerial Studies

Science, Technology, and Math

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Biology
Chemistry
Information Science
Information Technology
Mathematics

Enrollment

Full-Time Enrollment

1,949 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

360