La Salle is test-free, not just test-optional. Test scores are not considered for admission, merit scholarships, or the Honors Program, so there are no score ranges to report. Your student’s transcript (grades plus how hard the classes were) carries the whole academic review.
🏆 Full tuition available (Christian Brothers' Scholarship)
Average Net Price
$21,409/year
Average paid.
Automatic Merit
$18,000 to $26,000/yr
No separate application.
Scholarships Tracked
13 opportunities
1 automatic · 3 competitive · 9 hidden gem
Merit Evaluation
Holistic Review / Varies
Merit depends on profile rigor.
Testing Policy
Test-free
No superscore.
Key Deadlines
Priority: Feb 1 • FAFSA: TBD
Full-Tuition / Full-Ride
Christian Brothers' Scholarship
Honors College
Honors Program Available
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA Only
🚨 Easy-to-Miss “Gotchas” at La Salle University (Read This First)
Test scores won’t help, even if a form asks for them. La Salle’s net price calculator and merit page still mention SAT/ACT scores, but the admissions office says tests are not considered. Put the energy into senior-year grades instead.
La Salle’s own pages disagree on merit amounts. You’ll see $18,000 to $26,000 on the merit page and $12,000 to $24,000 on the scholarship index. The award letter is the only number that counts.
Early Action (November 1) gets you answers before the holidays. Apply by then and your admission decision, merit award, and need-based aid package arrive in early December. Rolling applicants still get full merit consideration, just later.
The big award needs its own application. The full-tuition Christian Brothers’ Scholarship requires a separate application, an essay, and a recommendation by February 1. If your student wins it, it replaces the Merit Scholarship instead of adding to it.
Current students must reapply every year. Most awards handled through La Salle’s Common Scholarship Application don’t roll over automatically, and some can shift other institutional aid.
FAQ
Is this college test-optional? Yes, for admission. La Salle University is test-optional for admission.
What is the middle 50% ACT/SAT? ACT: N/A; SAT: N/A.
Average net price? About $21,409/year after aid.
Does this school use waivers/reciprocity?
No. It is a private school, so everyone pays the same rate.
💰 Cost of Attendance at La Salle University: 2026–2027 Rates
Figures verified against official sources in October 2026.
📅 Planning for 2027–2028? These are the 2026–2027 rates, the newest La Salle University has published. Colleges usually release next year's costs in the spring, and we update this page when they do.
Budgeting tip: costs typically rise 2% to 5% a year. For 2027–2028, plan on roughly $1,200 to $3,000 more than the total below.
✔ Same price for every student, no matter which state you live in.
All students: billed cost per year
$60,520
Tuition, fees, housing, and meals for two semesters
Tuition & mandatory fees
$42,300
Housing & meals (typical)
$18,220
Total billed cost
$60,520
Average federal net price: $21,409 per year.
This is what first-time, full-time students who received grant aid paid after grants and scholarships, based on the most recent federal data. It counts books and living costs, so it can run higher than the billed total above. Families who got no grants are not in this average, so many middle-income families pay more. New to Net Price & SAI? Read our guide.
One Price for Every State
La Salle is private, so a student from Ohio pays the same tuition as a student from Philadelphia. There is no in-state discount to chase and no out-of-state waiver to apply for. What actually lowers the bill here is merit money, need-based grants, and, for Pennsylvania families, the PA State Grant.
FAQ: Cost of Attendance at La Salle University
What is La Salle’s tuition for 2026-2027?
Full-time undergraduate tuition is $40,500 for the year, the same for every program and every state. On top of that come mandatory fees of about $1,800 a year: a $550 university fee, a $200 student activity fee, and a $150 wellness fee each semester. First-year students also pay a one-time $350 orientation fee in the fall.
How much are housing and meals?
A standard double room runs $5,090 per semester, and suites, townhouses, and apartments run up to $6,190. Meal plans range from $4,020 per semester (Explorer 15) to $4,845 (Explorer’s All Access). Our estimate above uses a double room plus the Explorer 15 plan, which comes to about $18,220 for the year.
Are there extra fees for nursing or science majors?
Yes, and they’re easy to miss. Nursing students pay a $150 test assessment fee per course and a $125 clinical fee per clinical. Science lab courses carry a $100 fee each. Budget a few hundred extra dollars a year if your student is in one of these programs.
Is the average net price really about $21,400?
That’s the federal average of what families actually paid after grants and scholarships. La Salle says 99 percent of first-time, full-time students receive grant or scholarship aid, so very few families pay the full sticker price. Run the La Salle net price calculator with your own numbers for a closer estimate.
What forms do we need to file for aid?
Just the FAFSA, using La Salle’s school code 003287. La Salle does not require the CSS Profile. Pennsylvania residents should also complete the PA State Grant Form, which is linked from the FAFSA confirmation page.
Can out-of-state students get a cheaper rate?
Not through a waiver or a regional exchange program, because tuition is already the same for everyone. Out-of-state students compete for the same merit awards as Pennsylvania students, and merit is where the real savings come from.
Merit Scholarship: No separate deadline. It’s decided with the admission review.
January 15: Annenberg-Henrich priority deadline for incoming freshmen (future math and science teachers).
February 1: Christian Brothers’ Scholarship application due (full tuition).
June 1: Maguire Service Scholarship application due.
Parent rule of thumb: merit takes care of itself, but every award that’s bigger or more specific than merit has its own form and its own date. Put them on the calendar the week your student applies.
Automatic Merit Scholarships at La Salle University
Every freshman and transfer applicant is considered for La Salle’s Merit Scholarship automatically. There’s no separate application. Because La Salle is test-free, the award is based on your student’s GPA and the strength of their classes, not test scores.
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Residency
Based on published cutoffs for entering freshmen. Always verify with the college before finalizing plans.
Start with your state. The awards in this first group come from the state, not the college. They are decided by residency and the FAFSA, and they stack on top of whatever automatic merit award the college gives below. If you live out of state, use the toggle above and these will step aside.
State AidAutomaticstate residencyneed based
Pennsylvania State Grant
📅 Deadline: FAFSA and State Grant Form by May 1 ✓ Renews (4 yrs)
$6,000/yr
✔ Stackable
Pennsylvania resident with financial need; FAFSA plus the PA State Grant Form by May 1 for four-year schools; no GPA or test score; amount from PHEAA's need formula, 2026-27 maximum $6,000
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Stacking & Combining
Pennsylvania's main need grant, up to $6,000 a year in 2026-27 for the lowest-income families, less as income rises. Stacks with Pell and with every college award. Part-time enrollment cuts the award. Renew with a FAFSA by May 1 every year.
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Strategic Detail
State program, not a La Salle University award. Rules and amounts are set by the state and can change with each budget. Full details on the CollegeReadyParent PA page.
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Who Actually Wins
Need-based students who got both the FAFSA and the separate State Grant Form in by May 1. The second form is the miss: it is a PHEAA document, not a FAFSA step, and first-time applicants who skip it get nothing even with a perfect FAFSA.
State AidApp Requiredstate residencyservice
Grow PA Scholarship Grant
📅 Deadline: PHEAA application; 2026-27 window ran to Jan 7, 2027; next window not announced ✓ Renews (4 yrs)
$5,000/yr
✔ Stackable
Pennsylvania resident, at least half time in one of 460-plus eligible in-demand programs, no bachelor's degree yet; no income test; separate PHEAA application; signs a promissory note
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Stacking & Combining
Up to $5,000 a year for up to four years in an in-demand major, with a string attached: finish the degree and work in Pennsylvania in an in-demand field for as many years as you received the grant, or it converts to a loan. Stacks with the State Grant and college aid. First-come by application date.
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Strategic Detail
State program, not a La Salle University award. Rules and amounts are set by the state and can change with each budget. Full details on the CollegeReadyParent PA page.
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Who Actually Wins
Students in nursing, education, engineering, trades, and the other listed fields who are sure they will stay in Pennsylvania after graduation. For anyone who might move, this is a loan with a nice name; the conversion is automatic and comes with interest.
State AidApp Requiredstate residencyneed based
Ready to Succeed Scholarship
📅 Deadline: No separate application; FAFSA and State Grant Form early ✓ Renews (2.5 GPA, 3 yrs)
$500–$2,500/yr
✔ Stackable
🏫 2.5+ GPAPennsylvania resident; 2.5 cumulative GPA and 24 completed credits, so it starts sophomore year; family income under the state cap (PHEAA lists $200,000; some college pages still show $175,000); nominated by participating colleges from the FAFSA and State Grant Form, in order of completion date
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Stacking & Combining
A merit-plus-need award that kicks in after freshman year: with the PA State Grant it tops out at $2,500 a year full time, $1,250 part time, minimum $500. For middle-income families above the State Grant range this is often the only state money. Stacks with college aid. First-come by FAFSA date.
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Strategic Detail
State program, not a La Salle University award. Rules and amounts are set by the state and can change with each budget. Full details on the CollegeReadyParent PA page.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Sophomores and up with a 2.5 whose families earn too much for the State Grant but under the cap, and who filed early. It is nominated by the college, not applied for, so the families who never hear about it are the ones who assumed state aid was only for low income.
One award, not a pile. Colleges apply your student's single best automatic award. Automatic scholarships almost never stack with each other, though some stack with housing, departmental, or outside money. The stacking notes on each card tell you which.
Automatic⚠ All Undergrad Only
Merit Scholarship
📅 Deadline: No separate deadline. Merit is awarded with your admission decision. ✓ Renews (4 yrs)
$18,000–$26,000/yr
✔ Stackable
🎓 All Undergrad
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Stacking & Combining
This is La Salle's core merit award. It combines with need-based grants, the Legacy Scholarship, and outside scholarships. If your student wins the full-tuition Christian Brothers' Scholarship, that award replaces Merit rather than adding to it.
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Strategic Detail
La Salle considers every freshman and transfer applicant for its Merit Scholarship automatically. There is no separate form. Freshmen are reviewed on GPA and the strength of their courses; transfers are reviewed on GPA, course quality, transferable credits, and activities. La Salle is test-free, so test scores do not factor in, even though the merit page still lists them. The dedicated merit page (updated September 2026) shows $18,000 to $26,000 per year; La Salle's scholarship index still shows $12,000 to $24,000, so treat the award letter as the final word.
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Who Actually Wins
Students with strong GPAs who took the hardest classes their school offered (honors, AP, IB) land at the top of the range. Because La Salle ignores test scores, a strong transcript is what moves the number.
Data last verified Oct 2, 2026.* GPA/test bands are estimates based on official selectivity and prior cohort profiles. "Who Actually Wins" insights are pulled from external peer-sourced data where students and parents have reported real-world award results. Because colleges can change funding thresholds and deadlines at any time, always verify these details with the institution before finalizing your application strategy.
Note: La Salle’s dedicated merit page lists $18,000 to $26,000 per year, while its scholarship index still lists $12,000 to $24,000. We show the newer figure. Your student’s award letter is the final word.
Automatic Merit: FAQs (La Salle University)
How much is the La Salle Merit Scholarship?
La Salle’s current merit page lists $18,000 to $26,000 per year for both freshmen and transfers. Against $40,500 tuition, that’s a real chunk of the bill.
Do test scores affect how much merit my student gets?
No. La Salle doesn’t consider SAT or ACT scores for merit. Freshmen are judged on GPA and course rigor, so honors, AP, and IB classes help.
Is there a separate merit application or deadline?
No. Submitting the La Salle Application or the Common App is the whole process. Applying Early Action by November 1 just gets you the number sooner, in early December.
Can transfer students get the Merit Scholarship?
Yes. Transfers are reviewed on GPA, course quality, number of transferable credits, and extracurricular activities. Phi Theta Kappa members and Dual Admission students can add separate transfer awards on top.
Does Merit stack with other La Salle awards?
It combines with need-based grants, the $1,000 Legacy Scholarship, and outside scholarships. The one exception is the Christian Brothers’ Scholarship: since it covers full tuition, it replaces Merit instead of adding to it.
Is the Merit Scholarship renewable?
Yes, La Salle lists it as renewable. Check the award letter for the exact GPA and enrollment requirements to keep it all four years.
La Salle’s competitive awards all come back to one idea: service. The school was founded by the Christian Brothers, and its biggest scholarship goes to students who pair top grades with years of real community service. If your student’s résumé is heavy on volunteering and leadership, this is where La Salle can get very affordable.
✅ Can You Stack Scholarships at La Salle?
Aid Type
Stacks with Merit?
Parent Translation
Christian Brothers’ Scholarship
Replaces
It covers full tuition, so it takes the place of Merit. Housing, meals, and fees are still on you (or on need-based aid).
Maguire Service Scholarship
Yes
Up to $5,000 a year on top of Merit, in exchange for a real weekly service commitment.
Athletic Scholarships
Coordinated
Set by coaches under NCAA rules. Ask athletics and financial aid to show you the combined package.
Legacy, Dual Admission, PTK
Yes
Small, steady awards that add to Merit.
Need-based grants
Usually
Federal, Pennsylvania, and La Salle grants fill gaps after merit. File the FAFSA every year.
The Christian Brothers’ Scholarship is the prize, but don’t overlook the Maguire Service Scholarship if your student lives near Philadelphia. Priority goes to graduates of 37 Philly-area partner high schools, and those students can also apply for the Maguire Foundation’s separate “last dollar” scholarship, which is designed to cover what other aid doesn’t.
Full TuitionApp Requiredservice
Christian Brothers' Scholarship
📅 Deadline: February 1 ✓ Renews (3 GPA, 4 yrs)
Full Tuition
tuition
✘ Not stackable
⚠ Highly competitive four‑year scholarship for freshmen with top academics and extensive service that pays full La Salle tuition
Holistic / Status Based
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Stacking & Combining
Replaces the Merit Scholarship rather than stacking on top of it. Need-based grants can still help with housing and fees.
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How to Apply
Apply for admission, then complete the separate Christian Brothers' Scholarship application through the La Salle Applicant Portal by February 1. It includes a 500 to 1,000 word essay on an assigned topic and a letter of recommendation, which the writer emails to admiss@lasalle.edu. You can submit the scholarship application while you wait on your admission decision.
Selection criteria: Holistic review weighing cumulative GPA, strength of curriculum, academic and extracurricular leadership, and service alignment with La Salle's Lasallian mission. The essay and recommendation letter carry real weight.
✎ Essays💌 Letters of Rec
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Strategic Detail
Full tuition for incoming full-time freshmen who pair top academics with a real record of service. Recipients are chosen holistically on GPA, strength of curriculum, and academic and extracurricular leadership. Past recipients ranked in the top 10 percent of their class with a median GPA of 4.0 over the first three years of high school. It covers tuition only; housing, meals, and fees are separate. La Salle has historically renewed it for four years with a 3.0 GPA; confirm the current renewal terms in the award letter.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Freshmen at or near the top of their class (past winners: top 10 percent, median 4.0 GPA) who can show years of meaningful service and leadership, not just hours logged. Test scores play no role.
App Required
Maguire Service Scholarship
📅 Deadline: June 1 ✓ Renews (3 GPA, 4 yrs)
$5,000/yr
✔ Stackable
🏫 3.0+ GPA
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Stacking & Combining
Stacks with Merit and need-based aid. Priority goes to graduates of 37 Philadelphia-area partner high schools who also apply for the Maguire Foundation's separate last-dollar scholarship, which can cover what other aid does not.
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How to Apply
Apply for admission, then complete the online Maguire Service Scholarship application by June 1. Document your service history in detail, file the FAFSA, and be ready for a real weekly commitment.
Selection criteria: Selection weighs the depth and duration of pre-college service, commitment to continued service at La Salle, academic performance, and financial need. Renewal ties back to GPA, service hours, and full program participation.
✎ Essays
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Strategic Detail
Up to $5,000 per year for full-time freshmen with an extensive community service background who commit to serving while at La Salle. A 3.0 high school GPA is required to start. Renewal is checked each semester: a 3.0 La Salle GPA, demonstrated need on the FAFSA, a fall retreat, twice-monthly group meetings, two consistent service activities each week, growing leadership in service groups, and monthly check-ins with the program coordinator plus a reflection journal.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Freshmen with years of real, ongoing service and a clear plan to keep serving in college. Graduates of the 37 Maguire partner high schools get priority, but strong service candidates from other schools can apply.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Only
Athletic Scholarships
📅 Deadline: Varies by sport and recruiting cycle. Talk to the coaching staff early. ✓ Renews
Varies
✔ Stackable
🎓 All Undergrad
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Stacking & Combining
Athletic aid is set by coaches under NCAA rules and coordinated with your financial aid package. Ask athletics and financial aid to show you the combined numbers before you commit.
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How to Apply
Apply for admission, register with the NCAA Eligibility Center, and contact the coaching staff for your sport directly. Athletic money comes through recruiting conversations, not a form.
Selection criteria: Coaches make the call based on athletic performance, projected fit at the D-I level, and your ability to meet NCAA and La Salle academic standards.
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Strategic Detail
La Salle competes in NCAA Division I with 17 teams: seven men's sports and 10 women's sports. Awards are based on past performance and future potential. Every recruit must be admitted to La Salle and cleared by the NCAA Eligibility Center.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Recruited student-athletes who can compete at the Division I level and meet La Salle's admission standards.
Data last verified Oct 2, 2026.* GPA/test bands are estimates based on official selectivity and prior cohort profiles. "Who Actually Wins" insights are pulled from external peer-sourced data where students and parents have reported real-world award results. Because colleges can change funding thresholds and deadlines at any time, always verify these details with the institution before finalizing your application strategy.
❓ Flagship / Competitive Scholarship FAQs
When is the Christian Brothers’ Scholarship deadline?
February 1. Your student can submit the scholarship application while still waiting on an admission decision, but they have to be admitted to win it.
What does the Christian Brothers’ application involve?
The La Salle admission application, a separate scholarship application through the Applicant Portal, a 500 to 1,000 word essay on an assigned topic, and a letter of recommendation that the writer emails to admiss@lasalle.edu.
How competitive is the Christian Brothers’ Scholarship?
Very. Past recipients ranked in the top 10 percent of their class with a median 4.0 GPA over three years of high school. Grades get you in the conversation; a long record of service and leadership is what sets winners apart.
Does my student need test scores for Christian Brothers’?
No. La Salle is test-free, so scores aren’t part of the review for any scholarship tied to admission.
What does the Maguire Service Scholarship require once you have it?
A lot more than most scholarships. Recipients keep a 3.0 GPA, refile the FAFSA, attend a fall retreat and twice-monthly meetings, do two consistent service activities every week, and meet monthly with the program coordinator. It’s a commitment, not a check.
How many sports offer athletic scholarships?
La Salle competes in NCAA Division I with 17 teams: seven men’s and 10 women’s. Athletic aid comes through recruiting, so reach out to coaches directly.
Need help with the essay?
Our Essay Toolkit and Brag Sheet Builder can help your student organize service hours and turn them into a strong scholarship story.
Freshman merit is automatic, but a lot of La Salle’s smaller money isn’t. Once your student is enrolled, most awards run through La Salle’s Common Scholarship Application, and La Salle says those awards are not automatically renewed.
Refile the FAFSA every year (school code 003287).
Submit the Common Scholarship Application every year, even if your student won something last year.
Watch for alumni scholarship windows (Brother Patrick Ellis, Warren E. Smith) starting sophomore year.
Read the award letter. Some awards can adjust your other La Salle aid.
Parent translation: the families who keep La Salle affordable all four years are the ones who treat scholarships as a yearly chore, not a one-time event.
💎 Hidden Gem Scholarships
These awards are smaller or more specific, but most of them stack with Merit. Some are for future teachers, some for transfers, some for alumni families, and some for students with financial need.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Only
Annenberg-Henrich Scholarship
📅 Deadline: January 15 ✓ Renews (3 GPA)
Varies
✔ Stackable
🏫 3.0+ GPA✎ ~1220 SAT🎓 All Undergrad
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Stacking & Combining
Layers on top of Merit for eligible education majors. Because it is awarded one year at a time, you reapply each year to keep it.
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How to Apply
Complete the Annenberg-Henrich application through La Salle Financial Aid and submit a one-page typed essay on why you want to teach math or science. File the FAFSA.
Selection criteria: Reviewers weigh academic performance (SAT or class rank for freshmen; La Salle GPA for current students and transfers), the strength of the teaching-focused essay, and declared major fit within middle or secondary education with a math or science concentration.
✎ Essays
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Strategic Detail
For La Salle students majoring in middle school or secondary education with a math or science concentration who plan to teach. All applicants must file the FAFSA and show financial need. Incoming freshmen qualify with a 1220 SAT (verbal plus math) or a top 20 percent class rank and must be admitted to La Salle. Since La Salle is test-free for admission, the class rank route is the practical path for most freshmen. Current students and transfers (after 15 credits at La Salle) need a 3.0 La Salle GPA. Awards are made one year at a time and recipients reapply each year. La Salle does not publish a current dollar amount.
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Who Actually Wins
Future math and science teachers with financial need: freshmen in the top 20 percent of their class, and current students holding a 3.0.
Automatic⚠ All Undergrad Only
Alumni Legacy Scholarship
📅 Deadline: No separate deadline. Awarded with admission once the alumni connection is verified. ✓ Renews
$1,000/yr
✔ Stackable
🎓 All Undergrad
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Stacking & Combining
Stacks with Merit and other La Salle aid.
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Strategic Detail
Funded by the Alumni Association. Children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of La Salle alumni receive $1,000 per year.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Any admitted full-time student who is a direct descendant of a La Salle graduate.
App Required⚠ Upperclassmen Only
Brother Patrick Ellis Scholarship
📅 Deadline: Annual alumni scholarship cycle. Confirm the current window with the Alumni Office. Non-Renewable
Varies
✔ Stackable
🏫 3.0+ GPA🎓 Upperclassmen
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Stacking & Combining
Donor-funded award that fills part of an upperclassman's unmet need for the year.
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How to Apply
File the FAFSA and apply during the Alumni Association's annual scholarship cycle. Check with the Alumni Office or Financial Aid for the current application window.
Selection criteria: Evaluated by alumni scholarship committees, considering academic performance, financial need, and personal statements.
✎ Essays
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Strategic Detail
Awarded each year since 1990 by the Alumni Association Board of Directors and named for Brother Patrick Ellis, La Salle's 26th president. Open to full-time sophomores, juniors, and seniors with a 3.0 GPA, active good standing in at least two student organizations, and unmet need as determined by Student Financial Services. The FAFSA is required. Amounts vary by year.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Involved upperclassmen with a 3.0 or better and real unmet financial need.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Only
Warren E. Smith, M.D., ’54 Scholarship
📅 Deadline: Annual alumni scholarship cycle. Confirm the current window with the Alumni Office. ✓ Renews
Varies
✔ Stackable
🎓 All Undergrad
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Stacking & Combining
Endowed award that adds to other La Salle aid for eligible students.
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How to Apply
Apply during the Alumni Association's annual scholarship cycle and file the FAFSA. Contact the Alumni Office for the current application.
Selection criteria: Selection emphasizes academic achievement, financial need, and evidence of leadership and community involvement.
✎ Essays
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Strategic Detail
Presented by La Salle's African American Alumni Association in memory of Warren E. Smith, M.D., '54. Supports full-time African American students who show financial need, meet or exceed academic standards, contribute significantly to the community, and serve as examples to their peers. Amounts vary by year.
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Who Actually Wins
Full-time African American students with financial need, solid grades, and strong community involvement.
Automatic⚠ All Undergrad Only
Fostering Independence Tuition Waiver
📅 Deadline: No set deadline. File the FAFSA and contact La Salle's program contact early. ✓ Renews (5 yrs)
Varies
✔ Stackable
⚠ For Pennsylvania students with foster care experience
🎓 All Undergrad
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Stacking & Combining
Works alongside federal, state, and La Salle aid. Financial Aid coordinates the final package.
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Strategic Detail
A Pennsylvania program, run with PHEAA and state agencies, that provides tuition waivers at participating schools including La Salle for up to five academic years or until age 26. Students must be Pennsylvania residents under 26 with a high school diploma or equivalent, be eligible for Pennsylvania's Chafee foster care transition services, have been in foster care at 16 or older (or exited to adoption or permanent legal custodianship at 16 or older), enroll at least half time, show need for the PA Chafee Education and Training Grant, keep satisfactory academic progress, not be in default on a federal loan, and file the FAFSA.
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Who Actually Wins
Pennsylvania students who were in foster care at age 16 or older.
Automatic⚠ Transfer Only
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarship
📅 Deadline: No separate deadline. Awarded with transfer admission. ✓ Renews
Varies
✔ Stackable
🏫 3.5+ GPA🎓 Transfer
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Stacking & Combining
Adds to transfer Merit for high-achieving community college students.
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Strategic Detail
For Phi Theta Kappa members transferring in with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. La Salle lists the amount as varying.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: PTK members with a 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA.
Automatic⚠ Transfer Only
Dual Admission Scholarship
📅 Deadline: No separate deadline. Awarded with transfer admission. ✓ Renews
$1,500/yr
✔ Stackable
🎓 Transfer
✚
Stacking & Combining
Adds to transfer Merit and need-based aid.
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Strategic Detail
Students who transfer to La Salle through a Dual Admission agreement with a partner community college receive $1,500 per year.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Full-time transfers who followed a formal Dual Admission pathway from a La Salle partner community college.
App Required
Balanced Man Scholarship (Sigma Phi Epsilon)
📅 Deadline: Set by Sigma Phi Epsilon each cycle. Check sigep.org/scholarships for the current window. Non-Renewable
$1,000–$5,000
✔ Stackable
Holistic / Status Based
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Stacking & Combining
Outside, fraternity-funded money. Report it to Financial Aid so your package is adjusted correctly.
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How to Apply
Apply through Sigma Phi Epsilon's scholarship page at sigep.org/scholarships. Applying does not commit you to joining.
Selection criteria: Sigma Phi Epsilon looks for balance across academics, leadership, athletics, and community involvement. No single area carries the whole application.
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Strategic Detail
Sigma Phi Epsilon's national headquarters offers incoming freshmen $1,000 to $5,000 toward first-year tuition. Recipients have no obligation to join SigEp or any Greek organization. This is outside money, so check SigEp's own rules for eligibility and timing.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Incoming freshmen who show balance across academics, leadership, athletics, and service.
App Required⚠ All Undergrad Only
Modern Handling Scholarship (School of Business)
📅 Deadline: August 21 ✓ Renews (2.5 GPA)
Varies
✔ Stackable
🏫 2.5+ GPA🎓 All Undergrad
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Stacking & Combining
Awarded one academic year at a time. Recipients who stay eligible can reapply.
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How to Apply
Complete the Common Scholarship Application and the one-page essay by the late August priority deadline.
Selection criteria: Committee review considers GPA, credits completed, financial need (for most applicants), quality of essay, and enrollment in the School of Business Evening Division; children of Modern Handling employees are considered under slightly modified need rules.
✎ Essays
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Strategic Detail
For students earning a bachelor's degree in La Salle's School of Business Evening Division. Applicants need at least 15 undergraduate credits (six or more at La Salle), a 2.5 cumulative GPA, at least six La Salle credits during the scholarship term, FAFSA-demonstrated need, the Common Scholarship Application, and a one-page essay on personal, educational, and career goals. Children of Modern Handling employees can apply as day or evening students and do not need to show need.
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Who Actually Wins
Most winners: Working adults in the Business Evening Division and children of Modern Handling employees.
Data last verified Oct 2, 2026.* GPA/test bands are estimates based on official selectivity and prior cohort profiles. "Who Actually Wins" insights are pulled from external peer-sourced data where students and parents have reported real-world award results. Because colleges can change funding thresholds and deadlines at any time, always verify these details with the institution before finalizing your application strategy.
❓ Hidden Gems FAQ
Does La Salle have a legacy scholarship?
Yes. Children, grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren of La Salle alumni get $1,000 a year. Just list the alumni relative on the application so it can be verified.
Is there money for students who want to be teachers?
Yes. The Annenberg-Henrich Scholarship is for education majors planning to teach middle or high school math or science. It requires FAFSA-demonstrated need and a one-page essay. Freshmen qualify with a top 20 percent class rank (or a 1220 SAT). La Salle’s pages list different priority deadlines, so contact Financial Aid early.
What scholarships are there for transfer students?
Transfers through a Dual Admission community college partnership get $1,500 a year, and Phi Theta Kappa members with a 3.5 or higher can earn an added PTK award. Both stack with transfer Merit.
Are there scholarships for upperclassmen?
The Brother Patrick Ellis Scholarship goes to sophomores, juniors, and seniors with a 3.0 GPA, involvement in at least two student organizations, and unmet financial need. The Warren E. Smith Scholarship supports African American students with financial need and strong community involvement.
What is the Fostering Independence Tuition Waiver?
It’s a Pennsylvania program that waives tuition at La Salle for eligible students who were in foster care at age 16 or older, for up to five years or until age 26. If it might apply to your student, email La Salle’s program contact before enrolling.
Does my student have to join a fraternity for the Balanced Man Scholarship?
No. Sigma Phi Epsilon offers $1,000 to $5,000 toward first-year tuition with no obligation to join SigEp or any Greek organization. Apply through SigEp’s national scholarship page.
La Salle has an Honors Program rather than a separate Honors College. For most students there’s no extra application. La Salle reviews every admitted student and sends Honors invitations along with the admission decision.
Who gets invited: Students at or near the top of their class who took advantage of honors, AP, or IB courses.
Test scores: Not considered. La Salle is test-free for Honors too.
Not invited? Admitted students can still apply with the Honors Program Application, which adds an essay and an extra letter of recommendation.
Honors Scholarships
This institution does not offer designated Honors College scholarships at this time.
Straight talk: La Salle doesn’t currently list a separate scholarship that comes with Honors. Honors students get their money the same way everyone else does, through Merit, the Christian Brothers’ Scholarship, and need-based aid. The “Scholarships” page inside the Honors section of La Salle’s site is from 2023 and lists an older Christian Brothers’ deadline, so go by the current February 1 date.
What Honors Actually Gets You
The Triple: The heart of the program, including an Honors Lab with trips to the Philadelphia Orchestra, the opera, the Barnes Foundation, and city theaters.
Smaller, discussion-based classes taught by full-time faculty.
Flexibility: Honors works alongside the Business Scholars Co-op and the 4-year Accounting B.S./MBA.
Honors Program FAQs (La Salle University)
Is there a separate Honors application?
Usually not. La Salle invites students during admission review. If your student isn’t invited, they can apply after admission with an essay and an additional recommendation.
Do test scores help my student get into Honors?
No. La Salle doesn’t consider test scores for Honors. Course rigor and grades carry the decision.
Does Honors come with a scholarship?
Not a dedicated one right now. Strong Honors candidates are usually the same students who land the top of the Merit range and compete for the Christian Brothers’ Scholarship.
Can Honors students still do co-ops or the accelerated MBA?
Yes. Honors is designed to fit with the Business Scholars Co-op and the 4-year Accounting B.S./MBA.
Who do we contact with questions?
The Honors Program office at honors@lasalle.edu or (215) 951-1126.
La Salle is a mid-sized Catholic university in Northwest Philadelphia, run in the tradition of the Christian Brothers. It isn’t a big-name research school, and it doesn’t try to be. Where it shines is turning students into working professionals: nurses, accountants, teachers, and dietitians who stay in the Philadelphia region and do well there. Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce ranks La Salle in the top 10 percent nationally for graduates’ 10-year earnings among private nonprofit schools.
Standout Program: Business, especially the 4-Year Accounting B.S./MBA. Students finish a bachelor’s and an MBA in four years, and La Salle reports a 100 percent job placement rate for the program. The Business Scholars Co-op adds paid work experience at Philadelphia-area companies before graduation.
Nursing: A five-year average NCLEX-RN pass rate of 88 percent and a reported 100 percent employment rate for graduates. Budget for nursing-specific course and clinical fees.
Nutrition and Dietetics: La Salle reports strong registered dietitian exam pass rates and 100 percent employment within three months for its dietetics students.
Education: Future math and science teachers can pair the major with the Annenberg-Henrich Scholarship.
Health Sciences: A natural fit with Philadelphia’s huge hospital and health system network.
Service as a way of life: Washington Monthly ranked La Salle in the top 3.8 percent nationally for service, which is exactly what its biggest scholarships reward.
🔗 Official La Salle University Links
Use La Salle’s official pages below to confirm admissions details, scholarship rules, costs, and deadlines. When something on this page and La Salle’s site disagree, La Salle’s site wins.
Here’s La Salle in a nutshell. It’s a private Catholic school with a $40,500 sticker price that almost nobody pays, because 99 percent of new students get grant or scholarship money. It doesn’t care about test scores at all, which is great news for the kid with a strong transcript and a so-so SAT. And it saves its biggest award for students who’ve spent years quietly serving their communities.
If your student is headed toward nursing, accounting, teaching, or dietetics, La Salle has a real track record of turning those majors into jobs in the Philadelphia area. The playbook is simple: apply Early Action, let merit happen automatically, file the Christian Brothers’ application by February 1 if your student has the service story for it, and refile the FAFSA and Common Scholarship Application every single year after that.
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