Also known as
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
1,047
69.1% Female
30.9% Male
Institution Overview
System
-2
School Type
Private not-for-profit (religious affiliation)
Religious Affiliation
Roman Catholic
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
Suburb: Large
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
90
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
23
Doctoral Professional
2
Distance
35
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Professional)
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
4.97%
Asian
3.92%
Black or African American
9.17%
Hispanic or Latino
0.10%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
74.31%
White
1.72%
Two or more races
5.64%
Unknown
0.19%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$50
Admissions Office Web Address
www.desales.edu/admissions-financial-aid
Tuition & Aid
Average Tuition
$22,960
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
No
Continuing Professional
Yes
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
23
Master's (Distance)
15
Doctor's Degree Professional
2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate (Distance)
8
Post Master's Certificate
7
Post Master's Certificate (Distance)
4
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Creative Writing | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No Yes |
| Critical Care Nursing | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
No Yes |
| Critical Infrastructure Protection | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare | Postbaccalaureate Cert. Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Education, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | Yes |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Homeland Security | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Informatics | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Information Science/Studies | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Nursing Administration | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Nursing Practice | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
| Nursing Science | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
| Physician Assistant | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes Yes |
Yes Yes Yes |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursin | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 133 | 133 | 0 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 133 | 133 | 0 | 0 |
| Tenured | 47 | 47 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 70 | 70 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average Tuition
$22,960
Financial aid office web address
www.desales.edu/admissions-financial-aid/undergraduate-admissions-aid/financial-aid-scholarships
Tuition fee varies by residency status
No
Typical Room
$6,400
Typical Board
$7,400
Tuition & Fees
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $22,960 |
| Full time Fees | $0 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $915 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
1,047
69.1% Female
30.9% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
4.97%
Asian
3.92%
Black or African American
9.17%
Hispanic or Latino
0.10%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
74.31%
White
1.72%
Two or more races
5.64%
Unknown
0.19%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 18 | 34 |
| Black Or African American | 20 | 21 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 26 | 70 |
| White | 232 | 546 |
| Two Or More Races | 9 | 9 |
| Unknown | 18 | 41 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
289
31.1% Male
68.9% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - professional practice
Total
27
37.0% Male
63.0% Female
Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
4
75.0% Male
25.0% Female
Award: Post-master's certificate
Total
1
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
No
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | |
| On-campus day care for student's children | No |
| None of the above services are offered | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
2755 Station Avenue
Center Valley, PA 18034-9568
Center Valley, PA 18034-9568
Phone
610-282-1100
Fax
Email
