DeSales University

DeSales University is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Center Valley, PA. Situated in a large suburban setting in the Lehigh Valley, the university enrolls 3,842 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds an overall quality score of 62.50 out of 100.

The university offers a strong lineup of healthcare-focused programs. At the associate level, students can pursue Registered Nursing and Health/Health Care Administration/Management. Bachelor's-level offerings include Physician Associate/Assistant, Family Practice Nurse/Nursing, Critical Care Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Nursing Administration, and Nursing Science. This breadth of nursing and health sciences programming makes DeSales a notable destination for aspiring healthcare professionals in eastern Pennsylvania.

DeSales reports a completion rate of 71% and a retention rate of 81% (IPEDS 2023). As a private nonprofit institution, DeSales combines its career-oriented health programs with the broader educational mission typical of a four-year university, offering students both professional preparation and a well-rounded academic experience.