PHILADELPHIA, PA (10/09/2025)– The University welcomed nearly 700 new first-time, full-time students this fall, representing a 40% increase over last year. La Salle also enrolled 150 new transfer students, an increase of nearly 60% from the prior year.
Among the students are:
- Harmony Hall of Rochester, NY (14607), majoring in Business Administration.
- Natalia Phillips of West Seneca, NY (14224), majoring in History.
“La Salle’s mission is to provide a transformative education that is both accessible and personal. We have been very intentional in our focus on the student experience and their success,” La Salle President Daniel J. Allen, Ph.D., said. “The record growth we are experiencing shows that students and families recognize the value of a La Salle education. They are choosing a university where they will be challenged academically, supported individually, and prepared to lead lives of purpose and impact.”
Enrollment Highlights
- La Salle received 1,700 more applications than the prior year-the most since 2010.
- The University saw a 40% increase in deposits and lowered its acceptance rate by nearly five percentage points.
- Nearly 300 more students are living on campus this fall, supported by the reopening and renovation of two residence halls.
La Salle University is a comprehensive Lasallian Catholic university located in Philadelphia. It is rooted in the tradition of the Brothers of the Christian Schools teaching order founded by St. John Baptist de La Salle, the Patron Saint of Teachers. Chartered in 1863 by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, La Salle prepares students to become known for more through a practical liberal arts and experiential education. By offering a quality, affordable experience; rigorous academics; transferable skills; and exposure to domestic and international partnerships in a safe and caring environment, La Salle is propelling learners into leaders. Learn more at lasalle.edu.
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