📅 2026–2027 Planning Note: The costs below reflect the most recently published figures (2025–2026). Universities typically finalize the next year’s rates in the spring, and we’ll update this page once official 2026–2027 numbers are released.

Planning tip: At large public universities, tuition, fees, and housing usually increase modestly each year (often in the 2–5% range). For early budgeting, families may want to plan for roughly $1,000–$1,500 more in-state or $2,000–$3,000 more out-of-state in total direct costs once new rates are published.

Average Federal Net Price: $21,409 — this is what families actually paid after grants and scholarships (no loans), based on the most recent federal data. Your specific cost could be significantly lower or higher depending on your financial aid eligibility and merit scholarships. New to Net Price & SAI? Read our guide.

📌 Regional Tuition & Waiver Options

How cost works at a private university like La Salle

La Salle is a private university, so there’s no in-state or out-of-state tuition difference. Instead, affordability is driven almost entirely by institutional scholarships and grants.

• Merit scholarships are the primary cost reducer and are often tied to academics, leadership, and service.
• Need-based institutional grants can fill part of the gap, but are often limited and timing-sensitive.
• Competitive or donor awards may replace existing institutional aid rather than stack on top.

Parent takeaway: At La Salle, the key isn’t residency — it’s applying early, understanding how scholarships interact, and confirming which awards are renewable.

Sources:
https://www.lasalle.edu/financial-aid/financial-aid-for-undergraduates/scholarships/
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/colleges/la-salle-university/tuition-and-costs
https://www.lasalle.edu/admissions-and-aid/

⚠️ La Salle aid “gotchas” parents miss

• Stacking vs. replacing: Some competitive, donor, or internal awards may replace part of your existing institutional aid instead of stacking on top.
• Flagship awards can absorb merit: If your student wins a big competitive award, it may reduce or replace the original merit offer rather than add to it.
• Rolling admission ≠ rolling money: Even if admissions is rolling, institutional grant funds can be limited. Earlier filings often protect eligibility.
• Always compare “before vs. after” award letters: If a new scholarship appears, ask whether any institutional grant or merit line was reduced.

Parent move: When you get any updated award letter, ask: “Did anything get reduced because of this new scholarship?”

Test-Optional Note: La Salle is test-optional, and its admissions materials do not clearly state whether ACT/SAT superscores are used for scholarships. If your student submits scores, assume single-test scores unless La Salle confirms superscoring in writing.

Copy/paste question to ask admissions (test scores & merit)

If your student is submitting ACT/SAT scores, it’s smart to confirm how La Salle uses them for merit.

Tip: Save the reply in your scholarship folder. If the award changes later, you have documentation.

🏫 Partnership Schools: Graduates of certain Catholic and partner high schools may qualify for additional La Salle institutional aid or streamlined consideration through the university’s Partnership Schools program. Because participating schools can change, families should confirm eligibility on La Salle’s official site.

Scholarship	Award Amount	Eligibility	Separate App?	Renewable?	Who Actually Wins?	Deadline
Merit Scholarship (automatic consideration)	$12,000–$24,000 per year	All prospective freshmen and transfer students who apply for admission are automatically considered. Selection is based on academic strength (GPA/course rigor; test scores may be considered if submitted).	No	Yes (typically multi-year) — confirm renewal rules	Most recipients fall in the “strong-but-not-necessarily-perfect” academic range; higher awards typically go to students with higher GPAs and more rigorous coursework.*	Early Action: Nov 1 (best shot at priority review) • Rolling after that
Founder’s Scholarship	Not clearly published (often packaged within institutional merit)	Incoming freshmen; noted as being based on GPA and curriculum quality. (La Salle lists this scholarship, but does not consistently publish a single public dollar amount.)	No (listed as admission-based)	Not clearly stated	Typically students with strong grades in a college-prep curriculum; this appears to be part of La Salle’s broader merit approach rather than a separate “apply-and-wait” scholarship.*	By admission application • Earlier is better (Nov 1 Early Action for priority)

Sources:
https://www.lasalle.edu/financial-aid/financial-aid-for-undergraduates/scholarships/la-salle-scholarships/merit-scholarship/
https://www.lasalle.edu/financial-aid/financial-aid-for-undergraduates/scholarships/la-salle-scholarships/
https://www.lasalle.edu/honors-program/scholarships/
https://www.lasalle.edu/admissions-and-aid/

Important: Competitive scholarships may replace part of an existing merit package rather than stack fully on top of it. Always review the final financial aid letter to understand how awards interact.

Hidden deadlines parents miss

• Competitive scholarship timelines are often earlier than families expect — even if admissions is still open.
• Some awards require extra steps (separate applications, interviews, recommendations, essays, or portfolio-style materials).
• Internal awards can run on their own schedule — ask whether there’s a “common scholarship application” or internal portal timeline.

Parent move: Ask: “What is the earliest scholarship deadline that could apply to my student?”

Scholarship	Award Amount	Eligibility / Criteria	Separate App?	Renewable?	Who Actually Wins?	Deadline
Christian Brothers’ Scholarship	Up to full tuition	First-time freshmen with strong academics, leadership, and a demonstrated commitment to service and La Salle’s mission. Requires a separate application and additional essays.	Yes	Yes — up to 4 years (with continued eligibility)	Top applicants with sustained service involvement, leadership roles, and strong academic records; typically among the most competitive candidates.*	Jan 15
Maguire Service Scholarship	Full tuition	Incoming freshmen with an extensive record of community service and a clear commitment to ongoing service leadership at La Salle.	Yes	Yes — renewable with continued service participation	Students with deep, long-term service involvement (not short-term volunteering) who plan to remain actively engaged throughout college.*	Typically aligned with the scholarship application cycle (confirm exact date)
Community Service–Based Scholarships	Partial tuition awards (amount varies)	Service-focused scholarships offered through La Salle’s institutional and donor-funded programs. Specific award names and amounts are not always published publicly.	Yes	Often renewable (service and academic standing required)	Applicants with consistent community involvement and leadership aligned with La Salle’s mission.*	Varies by program
Athletic Scholarships	Varies (partial to full tuition possible)	Student-athletes recruited to La Salle’s NCAA Division I teams. Awards are determined by coaches and athletic program needs.	Yes (recruitment process)	Yes — subject to team and academic eligibility	Recruited athletes who meet roster needs and maintain NCAA and institutional eligibility.*	Varies by sport and recruiting timeline

Sources:
https://www.lasalle.edu/financial-aid/financial-aid-for-undergraduates/scholarships/la-salle-scholarships/
https://www.lasalle.edu/honors-program/scholarships/
https://www.lasalle.edu/financial-aid/financial-aid-for-undergraduates/scholarships/la-salle-scholarships/christian-brothers-scholarship/
https://www.lasalle.edu/financial-aid/financial-aid-for-undergraduates/scholarships/la-salle-scholarships/athletic-scholarships/

How these usually work: Many of La Salle’s “hidden gem” scholarships are awarded through a Common Scholarship Application or internal review process for current students. Award names and amounts may not always be published publicly.

Scholarship	Award Amount	Eligibility / Criteria	Separate App?	Renewable?	Who Actually Wins?	Deadline
Alumni Legacy Scholarship	~$1,000 per year	Child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of a La Salle alumnus/alumna.	Often automatic or internal review	Varies	Students with a verified alumni family connection.	Typically tied to admission or internal scholarship cycle
Dual Admission Scholarship	~$1,500 per year	Students transferring under a Dual Admission Agreement with a partner community college.	No (program-based)	Varies	Community college transfer students following a formal pathway.	By transfer admission
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarship	Amount varies	Members of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society transferring to La Salle (typically 3.5+ GPA).	No (verification required)	Varies	High-performing community college transfers.	By transfer admission
Adult Student Scholarship (Age 25+)	Amount varies (need-based)	Students age 25 or older with at least 60 credits completed and demonstrated financial need.	Yes (internal scholarship process)	Varies	Returning or nontraditional students balancing academics with work or family.	Typically annual internal deadline
Middle & Secondary Education Math/Science Scholarship	Amount varies (need-based)	Education majors with a math or science concentration and demonstrated financial need.	Yes (departmental or internal application)	Varies	Students preparing to teach high-need subject areas.	Varies by department
Brother Patrick Ellis Scholarship	Amount varies (need-based)	Full-time sophomores, juniors, or seniors with financial need and strong academic performance.	Yes (alumni / internal application)	No (annual award)	Upperclassmen with steady academic progress and demonstrated need.	Annual alumni scholarship cycle
Warren E. Smith, M.D., ’54 Scholarship	Amount varies	Supports African American students with financial need and strong academic and community involvement.	Yes (alumni / internal application)	Varies	Students demonstrating leadership, need, and community engagement.	Annual alumni scholarship cycle
Modern Handling Scholarship (School of Business)	Amount varies (need-based)	Business Evening Division students; minimum ~2.5 GPA, FAFSA required for most applicants, essay required.	Yes	Varies	Working students in the School of Business with demonstrated need.	Priority deadline often in August

🌍 Study Abroad Scholarships: La Salle offers internal funding and competitive awards for students studying abroad. These are administered through the Study Abroad office and listed on La Salle’s Scholarships & Financial Resources page rather than the main admissions scholarship list.

Sources:
https://www.lasalle.edu/financial-aid/financial-aid-for-undergraduates/scholarships/la-salle-scholarships/
https://www.lasalle.edu/alumni/about/awards-and-honors/
https://www.lasalle.edu/financial-aid/financial-aid-for-undergraduates/scholarships/la-salle-scholarships/modern-handling-scholarship/

Questions to ask La Salle Financial Aid (to avoid surprises)

• Stacking: “If my student earns a competitive or donor scholarship, will any existing La Salle grant or merit be reduced?”
• Merit changes: “Can merit increase after admission if new information comes in — or is the initial award final?”
• Renewal: “What GPA and enrollment requirements are needed to keep each award every year?”
• FAFSA timing: “If our FAFSA is delayed, what aid could we miss that is first-come or limited?”
• Appeals: “If our finances change, what documentation do you want for a review (job loss, medical bills, reduced income)?”
• Four-year planning: “Which awards are guaranteed for four years vs. one-time vs. dependent on funding?”

Tip: Ask for answers by email when possible. It helps when you’re comparing final offers.

Important: Honors participation does not automatically guarantee extra aid. Most Honors-related scholarships at La Salle are competitive and require a separate application.

Scholarship	Award Amount	Eligibility	Separate App?	Renewable?	Who Actually Wins?	Deadline
Christian Brothers’ Scholarship (Honors-linked)	Up to full tuition	First-time freshmen with strong academics, leadership, and a sustained commitment to service; closely tied to Honors participation.	Yes	Yes — up to 4 years	Top applicants with deep service involvement, leadership roles, and academic strength.	Jan 15
Honors Program Scholarship Support	Amount varies	Students accepted into the La Salle Honors Program.	Yes (varies by award)	Varies	Honors students selected through internal and donor-funded scholarship reviews.	Varies by scholarship

Sources:
https://www.lasalle.edu/honors-program/
https://www.lasalle.edu/honors-program/scholarships/
https://www.lasalle.edu/news/honors-program-scholarship-initiative-hits-1m-mark/
https://www.lasalle.edu/financial-aid/financial-aid-for-undergraduates/scholarships/la-salle-scholarships/christian-brothers-scholarship/

Nationally Recognized Strength:
Nursing & Health Sciences — La Salle is widely known regionally and nationally for preparing nurses and health professionals through rigorous clinical training, strong licensure outcomes, and partnerships with major hospitals and health systems in the Philadelphia area.

Nursing parent alert (common hidden costs)

Even when tuition is covered by scholarships, nursing programs often include extra out-of-pocket costs such as background checks, uniforms, testing/credential fees, and transportation to clinical sites. These costs typically aren’t covered by tuition-only awards, so it’s smart to budget for them early.

Admitted families checklist (La Salle)

• Confirm stacking in writing: Ask whether any scholarship replaces existing institutional aid.
• Verify renewal rules: Minimum GPA, full-time enrollment, and whether aid changes by major/program.
• Re-run your numbers: Compare the Net Price before and after awards — and separate billed costs vs. indirect costs.
• Ask about internal/upperclass scholarships: Find out what opens up sophomore year and what the process is.
• Save every version of your offer: It’s the easiest way to spot reductions or changes later.

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