La Salle University

Name

La Salle University

Legal name

La Salle University

Website

https://lasalle.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1863

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Affiliated Private Research Universities (EDAHABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Residential Liberal Arts Colleges (EDAHACAH)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Undergraduate programs
• Graduate degrees
• Liberal arts college
• Online learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from undergraduate and graduate tuition, with $34,270 annual tuition and $15,590 average room and board
2. Financial Aid Processing: 97% of undergraduate students receive financial aid, processing significant federal and institutional aid
3. Licensing and Apparel: Revenue from licensing agreements with partners like Homefield Apparel for branded merchandise
4. Technology Services: AI-powered fundraising technology services for institutional advancement

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

La Salle University is a private Catholic university in Philadelphia offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs across 42 undergraduate majors and 40+ graduate programs and certificates. It delivers in-person education at its Philadelphia campus along with online and hybrid degree options, supported by a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio and 100% faculty-taught classes with no teaching assistants. The university also operates NCAA Division I athletics, student housing and dining, and digital student services through its my.lasalle engagement portal.

Product overview

La Salle University operates primarily as a higher education institution offering digital services to its community. Its core digital product is the my.lasalle portal, a unified digital engagement platform developed in partnership with Pathify that replaces an older system. The portal integrates with Ellucian Banner (student information system) and Canvas (learning management system) to provide students, faculty, and staff with seamless access to academic records, financial information, communication tools, and community resources through a single sign-on interface.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs Bachelor's degree programs spanning 42 undergraduate majors across multiple schools, with STEM-designated options, offered primarily on the Philadelphia campus with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio and 100% faculty-taught instruction. Designed for traditional full-time residential and commuter students seeking a Lasallian liberal arts and professional education.
• Graduate and Certificate Programs 40+ master's, doctoral, and certificate programs including MBA, MFT, MSW, MSN, DNP, M.A. in Professional Clinical Counseling, M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology, and M.S./Psy.D. offerings, with flexible scheduling for working professionals and recent graduates. Includes 20+ accelerated bachelor's-to-master's pathway options.
• Online Degree and Certificate Programs Distance-learning undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs delivered online for students who cannot attend the Philadelphia campus, providing flexible access to La Salle credentials.
• my.lasalle Digital Engagement Portal Unified digital engagement portal that integrates academic records, financial information, communication tools, and community resources for La Salle University students, faculty, and staff. Replaced an older system and provides single sign-on access with integrations to Ellucian Banner (student information system) and Canvas (learning management system).
• Bachelor of Science in Biotech Innovation and Enterprise STEM-designated undergraduate degree program combining science and business disciplines, designed to prepare students for careers in the biotechnology industry through an interdisciplinary curriculum.
• On-Campus Housing and Dining Residential life and meal plan services for La Salle University students, with average room and board priced at $15,590 annually. Supports the residential undergraduate experience on the Philadelphia campus.
• NCAA Division I Athletics Program Intercollegiate athletics and recreation programs offered under the "Explorers" brand, providing competitive sports opportunities and campus recreation for students while supporting community engagement and student recruitment.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Givzey | Version2.aicoreTechnology or Integration · 26 March 2026AI fundraising technology partner whose Virtual Engagement Officers (VEOs) raised over $10 million for educational institutions. La Salle University received a $100,000 autonomous gift through this technology, demonstrating AI capabilities at the major-gift level.
• PathifycoreTechnology or Integration · 5 November 2025Pathify re-launched the 'my.lasalle' digital engagement portal at La Salle University, integrating academic, financial, communication, and community tools. New platform features integration with Ellucian Banner and Canvas, providing analytics and improving digital experience.
• Homefield ApparelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 5 February 2025Licensing agreement with Homefield Apparel, a premium vintage collegiate apparel producer. Initial product line launched February 5, featuring retro Explorer merchandise spanning La Salle's athletic history. Available on Homefield Apparel website alongside Drexel and Saint Joseph's.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Villanova University: Augustinian Catholic research university located in suburban Philadelphia. Comparable to La Salle as a private, faith-affiliated regional competitor recruiting from the same Philadelphia and Northeast student pool, with a larger endowment but overlapping undergraduate and graduate offerings.
• Saint Joseph's University: Jesuit Catholic university in Philadelphia with a similar mid-sized enrollment profile, NCAA Division I athletics, and overlapping business and health sciences programs. Direct head-to-head competitor for Philadelphia Catholic students.
• Drexel University: Philadelphia-based private research university with co-op programs and a stronger STEM and professional focus. Comparable to La Salle in market and degree mix, but with materially larger research output and graduate enrollment.
• Manhattan College: Lasallian Catholic college in Riverdale, NY operated by the De La Salle Christian Brothers. The most direct mission-aligned peer to La Salle, with similar undergraduate focus, athletics profile, and values-based positioning.
• Saint Mary's College of California: Lasallian Catholic university in the San Francisco Bay Area. Closely comparable to La Salle on mission, size, and Lasallian identity, with similar undergraduate-to-graduate program mix and NCAA Division I athletics.
• Duquesne University: Spiritian Catholic university in Pittsburgh with a similar enrollment scale and program mix including pharmacy, nursing, and business. Comparable to La Salle as a mid-sized, private, faith-affiliated competitor in the mid-Atlantic.
• Loyola University Maryland: Jesuit Catholic university in Baltimore with strong undergraduate business and sellinger school of business programs. Comparable to La Salle on mission, size, regional Catholic competitor profile, and NCAA Division I athletics.
• Fairfield University: Jesuit Catholic university in Fairfield, CT with comparable mid-sized enrollment, NCAA Division I athletics, and overlapping undergraduate and graduate business offerings. A direct mission-aligned peer in the Northeast private Catholic segment.
• University of Dayton: Catholic Marianist research university in Dayton, OH with a similar enrollment scale and strong engineering/business programs. Comparable to La Salle on Catholic identity, NCAA Division I athletics, and mid-sized private regional positioning.

Regional players

• Temple University: Large public research university headquartered in Philadelphia. Competes with La Salle for the same regional student base in undergraduate and graduate programs, but operates as a public institution with significantly larger scale and a different funding model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lasalleuniv
• Facebookfacebook.com/5676059161
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/la-salle-university

Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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