La Salle University - Philadelphia, PA

2010 La Salle University
1900 W. Olney Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19141

Just the Facts
La Salle University

* In 1863, La Salle University was established through the legacy of St. John Baptist de La Salle and the Christian Brothers teaching order, which De La Salle founded 300 years ago. La Salle is an educational community shaped by traditional Catholic and Lasallian values: a deep respect for each individual, a belief that intellectual and spiritual development go hand-in-hand, a passion for creative teaching and learning, and a conviction that education should be useful-for personal growth, professional advancement, and service to others.

Locations and Facilities

* La Salle's main campus in Philadelphia-one of the nation's largest, most historic, and most culturally rich cities-is an ideal place for students to pursue an education. The 130-acre park-like setting includes 54 buildings and is located approximately six miles from Center City Philadelphia. The University can accommodate 2,114 resident students in its 12 residence halls, two apartment complexes, and 75 townhouses.
* The University continues to renovate its newest facilities on West Campus as more departments and offices relocate to the former Germantown Hospital building. West Campus is now home to University Advancement, the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, and several divisions of Business Affairs. In addition, many classes previously held in Holroyd Hall have been temporarily relocated to West Campus as Holroyd undergoes renovations and expansion.
* By the summer of 2009, the 83,000-square-foot Holroyd Hall, featuring the Hugh and Nancy Devlin Center for Science and Technology will have expanded by 38,000 square feet to include laboratories, classrooms, and lounges with an environmentally friendly design.
* There are 1,000 computer workstations for students on campus, as well as Bloomberg terminals. All classrooms, dining hall facilities, the food court, library, and many common areas have wireless Internet service.
* Recreational facilities include a fitness center, 4,000-seat basketball arena, 6,000-seat lighted turf football/soccer stadium, swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, and an all-weather track.
* In addition to Main Campus, the University offers degree programs on campuses at the Bucks County Center in Newtown, Pa., and the new Montgomery County Center at Metroplex Corporate Center in Plymouth Meeting, Pa.

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