La Salle University - Overview

Overview

La Salle is a Catholic Lasallian university founded in 1863 by the Christian Brothers, a religious order founded by St. John Baptist de La Salle, the patron saint of teachers.It's located on a beautiful 133 acres in northwest Philadelphia, approximately six miles from Center City Philadelphia.To a diverse community of learners, La Salle University offers a rigorous curriculum and co-curricular experiences designed to help students gain theoretical and practical knowledge, deepen their ethical sensibilities, and prepare for a lifetime of continuous learning, professional success, and dedicated service.As an urban university, La Salle invites students to enhance their academic experience by immersing themselves in the rich resources of Philadelphia and the region

La Salle offers 50 undergraduate majors in its three schools: Arts and Sciences, Business, and Nursing and Health Sciences and a variety of graduate programs which are designed to get you where you want to go—whether you are looking to advance your career, stay relevant due to ever-changing technologies, or to transition careers.

Location & Facilities

The University’s main campus is situated on 133 park-like acres in Northwest Philadelphia, six miles from the cultural, historic, and social attractions of Center City. While campus has grown over the years to encompass modern amenities such as state-of-the-art classrooms and labs and enhanced residence and dining facilities, the campus retains much of the character of its origins as a working farm. The La Salle community enjoys the best of both worlds: proximity to one of the nation’s most dynamic urban centers and a picturesque setting that provides a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere. Academic and Learning Support Services at La Salle University encompasses services and programs that complement classroom instruction and are in keeping with the University’s mission. Our primary goal is to help our students become more successful.

Whether you are a B+ student looking for that A or a struggling student just hoping to pass, we can help. There are services that are available to all students, as well as specialized services for targeted populations.

Often considered one of Philadelphia’s best-kept secrets, the La Salle University Art Museum is the only university museum in the Philadelphia area to own a permanent display of paintings, drawings, and sculptures from the Renaissance to the present Designated a national historic landmark, The Peale House was built in 1755, and is one of the oldest buildings still in use on a college campus in the United States. Once part of the Belfield Estate, which has a storied history dating back to the late 17th century, Holroyd Hall, featuring the Hugh and Nancy Devlin Science and Technology Center, is La Salle’s latest academic building.