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DeSales University

DeSales University was established in the year 1965 and is located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States. The university was originally referred to as Allentown College of St. Francis de Sales. DeSales University offers its students degrees and certificate programs through the following academic departments:

  • Business
  • Education
  • Humanities
  • Mathematics/Computer Science
  • Natural Science
  • Nursing/Health
  • Performing and Fine Arts
  • Social Sciences

Students of DeSales University have access to a number of student clubs and organizations. Among those available on campus are the Accounting and Finance Club, Ice Hockey Club, Phi Alpha Theta History Honors Society, Sports Management Society, and Ethnic Cultures Club. The university's athletic department fields men's teams in basketball, baseball, tennis, lacrosse, and golf, and fields women's teams in softball, volleyball, cross country, basketball, and tennis.

Campus Location

2755 Station Avenue
Center Valley, PA 18034-9568
USA
Main Tel: (610) 282-1100
Web Site

The campus is in a large suburb.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
  • Many students concentrating in drama and performing arts, business and management, and photography and commercial art.
  • Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.
  • Racially diverse student body.

Other important characteristics:

  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Study abroad option
  • Distance learning available
  • Weekend study option
  • Part-time classes available
  • ROTC

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Bachelor42034
Master24213
Post-master's certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate certificate 6

Students

Student enrollment was 2,898 in 2007-2008 (2,623 full-time equivalent).

About 46% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 54% of the class.

Undergrads are 69% of enrolled students and graduate students are 31%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 25,800
Room$ 4,630
Board$ 4,700
Books and supplies$ 1,500
Other$ 3,000

Financial Aid: DeSales participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

DeSales provides on-campus housing for 1,089 of its 2,623 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Athletics

The school is in the Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation for major sports.

Admissions (2008-2009)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men76%
Women73%
All75%

SAT Test Scores:

SATMiddle 50%
Verbal490-600
Math490-600
Writing480-590

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (191 awarded)

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations
  • E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • Management Information Systems and Services
  • Marketing/Marketing Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (14 awarded)

  • Computer and Information Sciences
  • Information Technology

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (1 awarded)

  • Environmental Science

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (26 awarded)

  • Dance
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (91 awarded)

  • Biology Teacher Education
  • Chemistry Teacher Education
  • Computer Teacher Education
  • Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Special Education and Teaching

LAW (1 awarded)

  • Pre-Law Studies

LIBERAL ARTS (30 awarded)

  • English Language and Literature
  • General Studies
  • History
  • Political Science and Government
  • Spanish Language and Literature

MATHEMATICS (4 awarded)

  • Mathematics

MEDIA (9 awarded)

  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (0 awarded)

  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (43 awarded)

  • Physician Assistant

MEDICINE (21 awarded)

  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (91 awarded)

  • Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
  • Nursing
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (26 awarded)

  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (17 awarded)

  • Film/Video and Photographic Arts

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (12 awarded)

  • Philosophy
  • Theology/Theological Studies

SCIENCE (25 awarded)

  • Biochemistry
  • Biology/Biological Sciences
  • Chemistry

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (47 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (13 awarded)

  • Psychology

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