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DeSales University

Center Valley, PA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate77%

Desales University Student Life

DeSales University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

DeSales University has the Colleges Against Cancer. In fact, more students participate in the Colleges Against Cancer than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at DeSales University include Special Olympics, Student Nursing Association, Campus Activities Board and National Society of Leadership & Success.

DeSales University students' favorite campus events are Relay for Life, Ducsgiving/Tree Lighting and Beach Party/Involvement Fair.

Does DeSales University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at DeSales University.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 47%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 1,120
Number of Students Living On-Campus 1,024
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

DeSales University offers on-campus housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most DeSales University students live off campus. In 2023, 47% of undergrads at DeSales University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 53% of students lived off-campus or commuted to DeSales University. There are 1,120 spots available in on-campus housing for all 2,231 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 1,024 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 50% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

DeSales University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

DeSales University Athletics

At DeSales University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at DeSales University:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Lacrosse NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Soccer NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Tennis NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Track And Field NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 3 NCAA Division 3

Safety at DeSales University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

DeSales University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Desales University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Desales University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to DeSales University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit DeSales University, take Route 22, Route 309, Interstate 78 to Center Valley, PA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Lehigh Valley International Airport airport.

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Keep Reading About DeSales University

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Desales University Students

64%

Women

36%

Men

85%

Full Time

15%

Part Time

72%

In State

28%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

72%

13%

5%

4%

3%

2%

0.09%

0.05%

Undergraduate Students

2,231

Graduate Students

785

Desales University Campus Services

Student Services
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  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Women's Center
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  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

3,016

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

77%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$44,800

Out-of-State

$44,800

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Aug 1
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