What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | DeSales University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MA 121 (3 credits) | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MA 121 (3 credits) MA 121, 122 (6 credits) | |
| Biology | 4 | BI 151 (4 credits) | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CH 101 (4 credits) CH 101, 102 (8 credits) | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | EN 103 (3 credits) EN 103, 104 (6 credits) | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | EN 103 (3 credits) EN 103, 104 (6 credits) | |
| United States History | 4 | HI 214 (3 credits) HI 213, 214 (6 credits) | |
| Psychology | 4 | PS 109 (3 credits) |
Show all 33 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MA 121 (3 credits) | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MA 121 (3 credits) MA 121, 122 (6 credits) | |
| Biology | 4 | BI 151 (4 credits) | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CH 101 (4 credits) CH 101, 102 (8 credits) | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | EN 103 (3 credits) EN 103, 104 (6 credits) | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | EN 103 (3 credits) EN 103, 104 (6 credits) | |
| United States History | 4 | HI 214 (3 credits) HI 213, 214 (6 credits) | |
| Psychology | 4 | PS 109 (3 credits) | |
| Statistics | 3 | MA 111 (3 credits) | |
| Computer Science A | 5 | CS 211 (3 credits) | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | EC 209 (3 credits) | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | EC 210 (3 credits) | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | HI 262 (3 credits) HI 201, 262 (6 credits) | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | BI 242 (4 credits) | |
| European History | 4 | HI 202 (3 credits) HI 201, 202 (6 credits) | |
| Human Geography | 3 | PO 108 (3 credits) | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | Free Elective (3 credits) | |
| Art History | 4 | Humanities 3 (3 credits) | |
| Music Theory | 3 | FA 115 (3 credits) | |
| African American Studies | 4 | Free Elective or, with permission of the chair of…Free Elective or, with permission of the chair of the humanities department, HI 325 (3 credits) | |
| Art 2-D Design | 3 | Free Elective (3 credits) | |
| Capstone | 3 | Free Elective (3 credits) | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | PO 107 (3 credits) | |
| Foreign Language | 3 | 201 (3 credits) 201, 202 (6 credits) | |
| Government and Politics: America | 4 | PO 103 (3 credits) | |
| Music Listening and Literature | 3 | Free Elective (3 credits) | |
| Physics (1: Algebra-Based) | 4 | PH 203 | |
| Physics (2: Algebra-Based) | 4 | PH 204 | |
| Physics (Form C: Electricity and Magnetism) | 4 | PH 202 or PH 204 | |
| Physics (Form C: Mechanics) | 4 | PH 201 or PH 203 | |
| Precalculus | 4 | MA 112 (3 credits) | |
| Research | 3 | Free Elective (3 credits) | |
| Seminar | 3 | Free Elective (3 credits) |
Source: ws-prod-web01.desales.edu · checked September 24, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 90 |
| Business Administration and Management | 42 |
| Psychology | 33 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 30 |
| Pre-Physician Assistant | 30 |
| Accounting | 24 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 22 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 21 |
Show the other 28 majors
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 19 |
| Finance | 18 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 17 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 17 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 16 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other | 14 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 14 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 13 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 9 |
| Dance | 9 |
| Homeland Security | 9 |
| Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management | 8 |
| Political Science and Government | 7 |
| History | 5 |
| Pre-Law Studies | 5 |
| Chemistry | 4 |
| Neuroscience | 4 |
| English Language and Literature | 4 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 4 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Economics | 3 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 2 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 2 |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 2 |
| Information Resources Management | 2 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 1 |
| General Studies | 1 |
| Health Communication | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Esports, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
886,418 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Lehigh Valley International (ABE)
Nearest hub airport
Philadelphia International (PHL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 6.3 of 20
Elevation
464 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
19°F
July high
83°F
Annual snowfall
41.1 in
Days at 90°F or higher
14 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,160 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Lehigh University5 mi
- Moravian University6 mi
- Muhlenberg College8 mi
- Cedar Crest College8 mi
- Lafayette College14 mi
- Delaware Valley University20 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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