La Salle University Acceptance Rate
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,845
- Admitted
- 4,176
- Yield
- 11.1%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, La Salle University's acceptance rate has risen from 78.2% in 2014–15 to 86.2% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 5,778 to 4,845 (-16%) over that period.
Its 86.2% rate makes La Salle University more selective than about 29% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 37%.
La Salle University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 11.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,778 | 4,520 | 78.2% | 926 |
| 2015–16 | 6,057 | 4,538 | 74.9% | 814 |
| 2016–17 | 5,673 | 4,359 | 76.8% | 869 |
| 2017–18 | 6,566 | 5,205 | 79.3% | 1,052 |
| 2018–19 | 6,642 | 5,392 | 81.2% | 1,049 |
| 2019–20 | 6,414 | 4,984 | 77.7% | 798 |
| 2020–21 | 6,151 | 4,696 | 76.3% | 582 |
| 2021–22 | 5,818 | 4,733 | 81.4% | 482 |
| 2022–23 | 5,214 | 4,914 | 94.2% | 557 |
| 2023–24 | 4,845 | 4,176 | 86.2% | 465 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,211 | 2,766 | 86.1% |
| Men | 1,634 | 1,410 | 86.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How La Salle University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is La Salle University's acceptance rate?
La Salle University's acceptance rate is 86.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,176 admitted of 4,845 applicants).
Is La Salle University test optional?
La Salle University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to La Salle University?
La Salle University received 4,845 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,176.
Is La Salle University getting harder to get into?
La Salle University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 78.2% in 2014–15 to 86.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.lasalle.edu/.