DeSales University Acceptance Rate
Center Valley, Pennsylvania · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,636
- Admitted
- 2,857
- Yield
- 15.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, DeSales University's acceptance rate has fallen from 79.6% in 2014–15 to 78.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,658 to 3,636 (+37%) over that period.
Its 78.6% rate makes DeSales University more selective than about 45% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 56%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (80.4% for women vs 75.2% for men, a 5.2-point gap). DeSales University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 15.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,658 | 2,117 | 79.6% | 408 |
| 2015–16 | 2,706 | 2,100 | 77.6% | 429 |
| 2016–17 | 2,861 | 2,181 | 76.2% | 501 |
| 2017–18 | 3,033 | 2,238 | 73.8% | 476 |
| 2018–19 | 3,190 | 2,505 | 78.5% | 519 |
| 2019–20 | 3,272 | 2,579 | 78.8% | 500 |
| 2020–21 | 3,192 | 2,610 | 81.8% | 483 |
| 2021–22 | 3,554 | 2,780 | 78.2% | 516 |
| 2022–23 | 3,662 | 2,826 | 77.2% | 509 |
| 2023–24 | 3,636 | 2,857 | 78.6% | 444 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,379 | 1,912 | 80.4% |
| Men | 1,256 | 944 | 75.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 550–650 | 37% |
| SAT Math | 540–640 | |
| ACT Composite | 24–28 | 3% |
How DeSales 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 DeSales University's acceptance rate?
DeSales University's acceptance rate is 78.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,857 admitted of 3,636 applicants).
Is DeSales University test optional?
DeSales University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to DeSales University?
DeSales University received 3,636 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,857.
What SAT score do you need for DeSales University?
Admitted students at DeSales University typically scored 550–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–640 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is DeSales University getting harder to get into?
DeSales University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 79.6% in 2014–15 to 78.6% 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.desales.edu/.