More selective than 63% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
37% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 3% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose DeSales University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
DeSales University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, DeSales University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 550 | 640 |
| SAT math | 540 | 620 |
| ACT composite | 27 | 28 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1090 | 1260 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
DeSales University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 77% | 550–640 | 540–620 | 27–28 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 79% | 550–650 | 540–640 | 24–28 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is DeSales University compared with other Pennsylvania colleges?
DeSales University has the 42nd-lowest acceptance rate of 111 Pennsylvania colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | La Roche University | 76% | 57% | $20,794 |
| 39 | Albright College | 76% | 51% | $20,024 |
| 40 | Rosemont College | 76% | 57% | $20,150 |
| 41 | Saint Francis University | 77% | 74% | $23,526 |
| 42 | DeSales University | 77% | 72% | $31,643 |
| 43 | Elizabethtown College | 78% | 76% | $26,598 |
| 44 | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | 78% | 71% | $23,331 |
| 45 | Juniata College | 79% | 74% | $23,988 |
| 46 | Messiah University | 79% | 75% | $26,502 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Pennsylvania colleges →
Who enrolls at DeSales University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
DeSales University admissions questions
What is the DeSales University acceptance rate?
DeSales University accepts 77% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,857 of 3,636 applicants were admitted.
Does DeSales University require the SAT or ACT?
DeSales University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 37% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for DeSales University?
The middle 50% of DeSales University enrolled first-year students scored 1090–1260 on the SAT and 27–28 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at DeSales University?
16% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (444 of 2,857).
Is DeSales University getting harder to get into?
DeSales University accepted 77% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 79% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to DeSales University overview