La Salle University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
La Salle admits most applicants, so your focus should be on fit, cost, and presenting a steady academic record. Because it is test-optional, submit scores only if they add strength to your application; otherwise, lean on your GPA, coursework, and reasons La Salle’s support environment fits you.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
La Salle University facts and stats
La Salle University is an urban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 2,675. La Salle’s freshman retention rate is 73%, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. The university has a 6-year graduation rate of 67%, with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
Philadelphia, PA
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Key La Salle University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
November 1
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
February 15
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional La Salle, aim to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Reserve the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes, with the August SAT or September ACT as the safest final options before the November 1 Early Action deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
La Salle’s tuition and fees are $37,500, and 66% of students receive financial aid. The FAFSA priority deadline is February 15, so plan to submit materials by then.
At La Salle University, tuition and fees plus room and board total about $55,380 before books, personal expenses, and travel. About 66% of students receive aid, so many students pay less than the published price depending on need and scholarship eligibility. La Salle lists merit scholarships ranging from $12,000 to $22,000. Graduates leave with an average debt of $43,407.
Student life at La Salle University
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus.
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