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DeSales University In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Fees, Costs 2026
Use these cost cards as the first-pass money view before checking the detailed breakdown and official resources.
In-state tuition
$44,800
Out-of-state tuition
$44,800
Average net price
$30,465
Attendance cost
$59,409
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DeSales University Estimated Per-Semester Cost
Many tuition guides break annual costs into fall and spring estimates. The values below divide reported annual College Scorecard cost fields by two, so use them as planning estimates and verify the actual billing schedule with DeSales University.
Tuition
Per semester: $22,400
Annual: $44,800
Room and board
Per semester: $6,900
Annual: $13,800
Books and supplies
Per semester: $856
Annual: $1,711
Other on-campus expenses
Per semester: $2,303
Annual: $4,605
Attendance cost
Per semester: $29,705
Annual: $59,409
DeSales University Estimated Four-Year Cost
The estimates below multiply current reported annual values by four. They do not include future tuition increases, changes in housing, program fees, financial aid changes or personal expenses.
Four-year tuition estimate
$179,200
Four-year attendance estimate
$237,636
Four-year average net price
$121,860
In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition
DeSales University is listed as Private nonprofit in the local dataset. In-state tuition is $44,800 and out-of-state tuition is $44,800. The reported in-state and out-of-state tuition values match in this dataset.
International Student and Private College Tuition Note
The local database lists DeSales University as Private nonprofit. Private colleges commonly report one tuition rate rather than separate resident and nonresident rates. In this dataset, DeSales University reports $44,800 for out-of-state tuition and $44,800 for in-state tuition. International student billing, visa expenses, health insurance and aid eligibility should be verified directly with the school.
Room and Board / Total Attendance Cost
Separate mandatory fee data is not available in the local College Scorecard-derived table; use tuition, room/board, books, other expenses and attendance cost as the supported cost components.
Room and board, on campus
$13,800
Housing and meal estimate where reported.
Room and board, off campus
$13,797
Off-campus living estimate where reported.
Books and supplies
$1,711
Academic supply estimate.
Other expenses, on campus
$4,605
Personal and miscellaneous estimate.
Total attendance cost
$59,409
Use as the sticker-price baseline before aid.
Average Net Price After Aid
Based on available data, the average student at DeSales University pays approximately $30,465 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Pennsylvania average of $20,881 and above the national average of $17,506.
Acceptance Rate and Outcomes
Acceptance Rate
78.58%
SAT Average
1,199
ACT Range
24-28
DeSales University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 78.58%. This means approximately 786 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 2,113 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
78.58%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition and Cost Breakdown
In-state tuition
$44,800
National avg: $20,567
Out-of-state tuition
$44,800
National avg: $20,567
Attendance cost
$59,409
Use with aid and net price.
Average net price
$30,465
State avg: $20,881. National avg: $17,506.
Pell grant rate
22.88%
Federal need-based grant indicator.
Federal loan rate
63.87%
Share using federal loans.
What Does DeSales University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$44,800
Room and board
$13,800
Books and supplies
$1,711
Other expenses
$4,605
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$59,409
Average net price
$30,465
Average aid coverage
49%
$28,944 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at DeSales University pays approximately $30,465 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Pennsylvania average of $20,881 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is DeSales University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Pennsylvania and national averages.
DeSales University net price
$30,465
Pennsylvania average
$20,881
National average
$17,506
DeSales University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $44,800 and average net price at $30,465. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$44,800
Current net price
$30,465
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
71.02%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$61,295
Undergraduates
2,113
10-Year Median Earnings - DeSales University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
DeSales University graduates earn about 1.4x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends DeSales University?
Undergraduates
2,113
Completion rate
71.02%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
22.88%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
63.87%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid and Scholarships
About 22.88% of DeSales University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 63.87% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Pell grant rate
22.88%
Federal loan rate
63.87%
Students with any loan
95.67%
Average net price
$30,465
Net Price by Income Bracket
Estimate Your Net Price at DeSales University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use DeSales University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Student Debt and Borrowing
Borrowing metrics help explain how students finance the gap between sticker price, aid and net price. Loans can make a bill payable, but they do not reduce the underlying cost like grants and scholarships.
Loan principal
$20,000
Median completer debt
$25,788
Median monthly payment
$273
Federal loan rate
63.87%
Debt and payment fields come from federal aid data where reported. Actual borrowing can vary by degree level, dependency status, aid package, family contribution and program costs.
Net Price Calculator
Use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate. The averages on this page help with comparison, but your final price can change based on residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees and scholarships.
Open DeSales University Net Price CalculatorFinancial Aid Application Steps
The sample guide uses step-by-step aid instructions. This version keeps the steps generic and accurate for the database, then points readers to official school and federal resources.
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1. Complete the FAFSA when eligible
Use the federal FAFSA form to start federal student aid eligibility. Some private or selective schools may require additional institutional forms.
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2. Check school-specific aid requirements
Open DeSales University's official financial aid or admissions site to confirm whether CSS Profile, tax documents or institutional forms are required.
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3. Use the net price calculator
Compare the personalized estimate with the average net price and income-bracket values shown on this page.
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4. Review grants, loans and payment deadlines
Separate grant aid from loan financing and verify billing deadlines directly with the school before committing.
Payment Guide
Use these generic steps to review tuition, aid and billing before making an enrollment decision.
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1. Confirm published tuition and fees
Review DeSales University's official tuition page and compare it with the tuition and attendance cost fields on this page.
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2. Estimate net price after aid
Use DeSales University's official net price calculator when available, then compare the estimate with average net price and income-bracket data.
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3. Review financial aid and payment options
Check grants, scholarships, federal loans, payment plans and billing deadlines directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.
Institutional Cost Resources
These institutional context fields help explain how the school appears in the federal dataset beyond student-facing tuition. They are not a bill, but they add useful background for affordability research.
Endowment
$94,710,873
Faculty salary field
$8,817
Tuition revenue per FTE
$17,029
Instructional spend per FTE
$11,852
These fields come from federal institutional data and should be read as context, not as student charges.
Accreditation
DeSales University lists Middle States Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus Location and Contact
DeSales University is listed at 2755 Station Avenue, Center Valley, PA 18034-9568. Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Address
2755 Station Avenue
Center Valley, PA 18034-9568
Official website
Open school websiteAdmissions policy
Selective admissions policy reported
Compare Schools
Compare DeSales University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
- Accept. rate
- 78.58%
- Tuition
- $44,800
- Net price
- $30,465
- 10-yr earnings
- $61,295
- Accept. rate
- Not available
- Tuition
- Not available
- Net price
- Not available
- 10-yr earnings
- $138,767
- Accept. rate
- 11.40%
- Tuition
- $63,829
- Net price
- $31,671
- 10-yr earnings
- $114,862
- Accept. rate
- 5.87%
- Tuition
- $66,104
- Net price
- $31,229
- 10-yr earnings
- $111,371
- Accept. rate
- 29.26%
- Tuition
- $62,180
- Net price
- $33,549
- 10-yr earnings
- $105,584
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Desales University Tuition?
DeSales University out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $44,800. In-state tuition is $44,800. Verify current tuition directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.
What is DeSales University's average net price?
DeSales University's average net price in the local dataset is $30,465. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships where reported.
Does this page include all DeSales University fees?
The local dataset supports tuition, room and board, books, other expenses, attendance cost, net price and aid fields. Separate mandatory fee data is not available for every school, so fees should be verified with DeSales University.
What is DeSales University's acceptance rate?
DeSales University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 78.58%.
How much is DeSales University tuition?
DeSales University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $44,800.
What is DeSales University's average net price?
DeSales University's average net price in the local dataset is $30,465.
What does DeSales University cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $22,193 for DeSales University students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is DeSales University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $61,295 for DeSales University.
Is DeSales University accredited?
DeSales University's accreditor in the local dataset is Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend DeSales University?
The local dataset lists 2,113 undergraduate students at DeSales University.
What percentage of DeSales University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for DeSales University in the local dataset is 22.88%.
What is the federal loan rate at DeSales University?
The federal loan rate for DeSales University in the local dataset is 63.87%.
Where should I verify DeSales University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with DeSales University or the latest official federal education data.