Admissions and Aid

Preparing you for a world of opportunities. 

A La Salle University education is personal, valuable, and impactful. As a La Salle Explorer, you will graduate prepared for a lifelong pursuit of wisdom, knowledge, and faith that will help you make the most of your life — and the lives of others.

Get a personalized education that will help you find your place in life.

Creative teaching and experiential learning will guide you as you develop, grow, and find meaning in your life as you reach your full potential. You’ll be challenged and supported, receiving personalized attention. You’ll benefit from courses that are 100% faculty taught — with no teaching assistants. Small class sizes make it possible for you to receive one-on-one support.

Faculty, staff, Christian Brothers, alumni, and fellow students will share their wisdom, strength, and confidence to guide you. And because La Salle is located in Philadelphia, the sixth-largest city in the U.S., you’ll have limitless opportunities for experiences outside the classroom.

Admission Requirements

To learn the requirements for admission, click the link below that best represents your student designation:

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La Salle At a Glance

3,600+

total students

100%

faculty-taught classes (no teaching assistants)

48%

undergraduate full-time students who identify as students of color

12:1

student-to-faculty ratio

16

average class size

100+

student organizations

19

Division I sports

97%

undergrad students who receive financial aid

Our reputation for value is universal.

La Salle is consistently nationally ranked for value and excellent outcomes by U.S. News & World Report, Money magazine, and Washington Monthly. La Salle continues to provide an outcomes-based educational experiences, making it a true value and investment in your future.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

No matter where you want your education to take you, financial aid can help you get there. At La Salle, every student is evaluated for merit aid upon submission of their application. We offer generous financial aid packages to make you education more affordable. To maximize the potential for financial aid, be sure to complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid — FAFSA® — application and add La Salle University.

  • Undergraduate students at La Salle University in Philadelphia have many financial aid options – some of which they don’t have to pay back.

  • If your plans include graduate school, La Salle University in Philadelphia offers a variety of financial aid options.

  • La Salle University students can apply for millions of dollars in scholarship aid that are awarded each year.

  • La Salle University students can receive grants from the federal government, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and La Salle.

  • Undergraduate students can obtain student loans from the federal government, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and private lenders.

  • Counselors in La Salle University’s Financial Aid office are happy to help you navigate the financial aid application process and answer any questions.