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ACCEPTANCE RATE

78.82%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

14:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

92

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$19,097

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Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

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DeSales University

Also known as The Beauty Institute

1921 Union Blvd, Allentown, PA

DeSales University provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Center Valley, PA and operated as a private institution. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Around three thousand students enroll at DeSales University per year.

Students can pick from several areas of study, including:

  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Visual And Performing Arts
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Communications And Journalism
  • Psychology

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Students may provide either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions at DeSales University. A score in a range of 960 - 1190 on the SAT, or 20 - 26 for the ACT is common among accepted students. DeSales University accepts approximately 70% of students applying. Of those applicants accepted, around 28% of students attended the school. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $32,000 annually, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's price of attendance calculator to determine cost. Student housing is available for students, which costs approximately $5,700 per year. Students at DeSales University may be eligible for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for DeSales University is the "Bulldogs", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through oversight by the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division III)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division III)
  • Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
  • Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students should visit the website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may give you an idea of the students DeSales University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits

Student Enrollment

DeSales University has a total student population of about 3,400. The student body is made up of 73% undergraduate students and 15% graduate students.

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

  • Tuition is estimated to be around $41,000 per year for in-state and nonresident students
  • The estimated tuition for part time students is around $1,600 to $1,900 per unit

Financial Aid Details

The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.

 Percent of StudentsAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid100%-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships100%$22,442
Receiving Student Loans74%$10,130
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, DeSales University may provide student services like those listed below:

  • Distance learning
  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Student employment
  • Assisting students to find work

Specialized Programs & Accreditations

  • Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) Program
    • * Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 1989)
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
    • * Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 1978)

Intercollegiate Athletics

The Beauty Institute is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation)
  • Basketball (Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation)
  • Field Hockey
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball
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Programs Offered

The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.

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Get more information about the programs offered by DeSales University by clicking the request information to the right.

(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)

  • English Language and Literature

  • Mathematics and Statistics

  • Theology and Religious Vocations

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