La Salle University's published cost of attendance is $48,337. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $16,545, families in the lower-middle band pay around $17,393, middle-income families pay about $20,557, families in the upper-middle band pay approximately $21,263, and higher-income families pay around $27,190.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $48,337 |
| Tuition and Fees | $37,800 |
| Room and Board | $16,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$28,928 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $19,409 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $16,545 |
| $30–48k | $17,393 |
| $48–75k | $20,557 |
| $75–110k | $21,263 |
| $110k+ | $27,190 |
La Salle University's published cost of attendance is $48,337. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $16,545, families in the lower-middle band pay around $17,393, middle-income families pay about $20,557, families in the upper-middle band pay approximately $21,263, and higher-income families pay around $27,190. Azimuth ranks La Salle University #796 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. La Salle University uses the FAFSA to determine eligibility for need-based aid, and the university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. The aid structure is need-based, with institutional aid available to qualifying families to help bridge the gap between sticker price and what families can afford to pay. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $31,871; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at La Salle University's median four-year earnings of $70,254, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of La Salle University earn median 4-year earnings of $70,254, placing La Salle University in the 72.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $13,137 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing La Salle University in the 90.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks La Salle University #251 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects La Salle's concentration in business and professional fields. Nursing is the largest program with 188 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $100,679, performing at 1.1x the national benchmark for the field. The Digital Marketing program graduates 76 students earning $68,227, while Psychology, General with 63 graduates reaches $49,216. Finance and Accounting round out the top programs, each delivering solid mid-career earnings aligned with their respective field benchmarks. The dominance of Business across the institution's degree portfolio — combined with consistent performance across these major clusters — explains why La Salle's graduates achieve earnings outcomes that outpace expectations relative to similar students at comparable institutions.
