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How strong are the academics at DeSales University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

11:1
Student to faculty ratio
20
Average class size
62%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

DeSales has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
110
10-19
180
20-29
149
30-39
57
40-49
21
50-99
7

Honors Programs

DeSales University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on DeSales' website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at DeSales University:

81%
First-year retention rate
62%
4-year grad rate
71%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are DeSales University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Psychology, General
Business Administration and Management, General
18.8
37.04
55.28
73.52
91.76
110

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 54
  • Neuroscience 2
  • Biochemistry 2
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 34
  • Accounting 21
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 19
  • Finance, General 15
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 7
  • Management Information Systems and Services, Other 3
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 1
  • Business/Commerce, General 0
Communication
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 7
  • Communication and Media Studies, Other 3
  • Health Communication 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 10
Education
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 26
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 4
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 110
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 37
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 10
  • Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management 3
History
  • History, General 3
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 29
  • Homeland Security 8
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Pre-Law Studies 0
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 4
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 17
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 10
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 36
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 4
  • Economics, General 1
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Theology/Theological Studies 4
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 31
  • Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other 17
  • Dance, General 13

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