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Catholic college

La Salle University

  • LocationPhiladelphia, PA
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 3,554 students
  • SponsorBrothers of the Christian Schools (De La Salle Christian Brothers)
  • TraditionLasallian
Official website

La Salle University is a Catholic university in Philadelphia founded by the Brothers of the Christian Schools. Its campus ministry publishes Mass in De La Salle Chapel Monday through Thursday at 1:00 p.m. and on Sunday at 5:00 p.m., and lists an ordained chaplain. The university core requires one religion course, REL 100 Religion Matters, and no philosophy course.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 2

  • Monday–Thursday1:00 PMDe La Salle Chapel
  • Sunday5:00 PMDe La Salle Chapel

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Campus Ministry Events and Activities - La Salle Universitylasalle.edu/university-mission-and-ministry/ministry-2/campus-ministry-events-and-activities · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Mass is celebrated in De La Salle Chapel, Monday – Thursday at 1:00 p.m. and Sunday at 5:00 p.m.”
    Mass is celebrated in De La Salle Chapel Monday through Thursday at 1:00 p.m. and Sunday at 5:00 p.m.
    “Mass is celebrated in De La Salle Chapel, Monday – Thursday at 1:00 p.m. and Sunday at 5:00 p.m.”
    Mass is celebrated in De La Salle Chapel Monday through Thursday at 1:00 p.m. and Sunday at 5:00 p.m.

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Catholic churches nearby

Map of La Salle University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miOur Lady of Hope Catholic Parish: 0.5 mi1Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal: 0.8 mi2St. Benedict Catholic Church: 0.9 mi3Saint Vincent De Paul Church: 1.1 mi4Saint Helena Catholic Church: 1.4 mi5Holy Angels Korean Catholic Church: 1.7 mi6La Salle University (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Our Lady of Hope Catholic Parish — 0.5 mi
  2. Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal — 0.8 mi · 526 East Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia
  3. St. Benedict Catholic Church — 0.9 mi
  4. Saint Vincent De Paul Church — 1.1 mi · 109 East Price Street, Philadelphia
  5. Saint Helena Catholic Church — 1.4 mi · 6127 North 5th Street, Philadelphia
  6. Holy Angels Korean Catholic Church — 1.7 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

CSacramental life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

56 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic year3–4 weekdays (Mass Monday through Thursday at 1:00 p.m. in De La Salle Chapel (4 weekdays).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Events and Activities - La Salle Universitylasalle.edu/university-mission-and-ministry/ministry-2/campus-ministry-events-and-activities · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Mass is celebrated in De La Salle Chapel, Monday – Thursday at 1:00 p.m. and Sunday at 5:00 p.m.”
      Mass is celebrated in De La Salle Chapel Monday through Thursday at 1:00 p.m. and Sunday at 5:00 p.m.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)One weekend Mass (Sunday at 5:00 p.m. in De La Salle Chapel.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Events and Activities - La Salle Universitylasalle.edu/university-mission-and-ministry/ministry-2/campus-ministry-events-and-activities · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Mass is celebrated in De La Salle Chapel, Monday – Thursday at 1:00 p.m. and Sunday at 5:00 p.m.”
      Mass is celebrated in De La Salle Chapel Monday through Thursday at 1:00 p.m. and Sunday at 5:00 p.m.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Scheduled confession on campusLess than weekly, or by appointment only (The Confession page asks students to email the chaplain 'to arrange for other times'; no scheduled confession times appeartext.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Confession - La Salle Universitylasalle.edu/university-mission-and-ministry/ministry-2/confession · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Please email Father Frank Berna at berna@lasalle.edu to arrange for other times.”
      Confession can be arranged by emailing the chaplain; no scheduled times appear in the page text.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adorationNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priests serving studentsAt least one full-time priest chaplain (or a resident community of priests serving campus ministry) (Father Frank Berna is listed on the University Mission and Ministry staff page as Ordained Chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff - La Salle Universitylasalle.edu/university-mission-and-ministry/staff · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Father Frank Berna Ordained Chaplain berna@lasalle.edu”
      Father Frank Berna is the ordained chaplain.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration1 to 5 times a week (5 weekly times documented: 5 Mass, 0 confession, 0 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).
FTheology and core curriculum: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and core curriculum

30 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (REL 100 Religion Matters is the one religion/theology course required of all students; other Level One core slots are chosen by learning outcome, not by discipline.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Academics: Requirements, Expectations, and Policies | La Salle University Academic Catalogcatalog.lasalle.edu/undergraduate/academics-requirements-expectations-policies · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “In addition, of the remaining eleven courses, all students share a common religion and theology course as well as two common English courses.”
      All students take one common religion and theology course in the core.
    2. Religion, B.A. | La Salle University Academic Catalogcatalog.lasalle.edu/undergraduate/arts-sciences/humanity-and-society/religion-ba · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Universal Required Courses | | Students must complete the following 4 courses. | | ILO 8.1: Written Communication | | ENG 110 | College Writing I: Persuasion | 3 | or ENG 111 | Academic Writing & Writing Lab | ILO 5.1: Information Literacy | | ENG 210 | College Writing II: Research | 3 | ILO 1.1: Understanding Diverse Perspectives | | FYS 130 | First-Year Academic Seminar 1 | 3 | ILO 2.1: Reflective Thinking and Valuing | | REL 100 | Religion Matters | 3 |”
      The four universal required core courses are two English courses, a first-year seminar, and REL 100 Religion Matters; no philosophy course is among them.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Catholic theology is one option among several (Catholic courses such as REL 220 Catholicism in the Modern World are electives.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Religion, B.A. | La Salle University Academic Catalogcatalog.lasalle.edu/undergraduate/arts-sciences/humanity-and-society/religion-ba · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Universal Required Courses | | Students must complete the following 4 courses. | | ILO 8.1: Written Communication | | ENG 110 | College Writing I: Persuasion | 3 | or ENG 111 | Academic Writing & Writing Lab | ILO 5.1: Information Literacy | | ENG 210 | College Writing II: Research | 3 | ILO 1.1: Understanding Diverse Perspectives | | FYS 130 | First-Year Academic Seminar 1 | 3 | ILO 2.1: Reflective Thinking and Valuing | | REL 100 | Religion Matters | 3 |”
      The four universal required core courses are two English courses, a first-year seminar, and REL 100 Religion Matters; no philosophy course is among them.
    2. Religion (REL) | La Salle University Academic Catalogcatalog.lasalle.edu/undergraduate/courses-az/rel · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “This course serves as an introductory exploration to the interdisciplinary study of religion and theology.”
      REL 100 Religion Matters is a general introduction to the study of religion and theology.
  • No: No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsNone required (The four universal required core courses are ENG 110, ENG 210, FYS 130 and REL 100; no philosophy course is required of all students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Religion, B.A. | La Salle University Academic Catalogcatalog.lasalle.edu/undergraduate/arts-sciences/humanity-and-society/religion-ba · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Universal Required Courses | | Students must complete the following 4 courses. | | ILO 8.1: Written Communication | | ENG 110 | College Writing I: Persuasion | 3 | or ENG 111 | Academic Writing & Writing Lab | ILO 5.1: Information Literacy | | ENG 210 | College Writing II: Research | 3 | ILO 1.1: Understanding Diverse Perspectives | | FYS 130 | First-Year Academic Seminar 1 | 3 | ILO 2.1: Reflective Thinking and Valuing | | REL 100 | Religion Matters | 3 |”
      The four universal required core courses are two English courses, a first-year seminar, and REL 100 Religion Matters; no philosophy course is among them.
  • No: No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionNo (The preceding Institutional Learning Outcomes preamble says La Salle is 'anchored' in the Catholic intellectual tradition, which reads as an institutional statement.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics: Requirements, Expectations, and Policies | La Salle University Academic Catalogcatalog.lasalle.edu/undergraduate/academics-requirements-expectations-policies · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “For Level One of the Core, students select twelve courses from among many options; these courses are open to all majors and do not have any prerequisites.”
      The core curriculum description is organized around learning outcomes and course selection.
      “Anchored in the heritage of the Brothers of the Christian Schools and in the Catholic intellectual tradition, La Salle prepares ethical and engaged graduates committed to the global common good.”
      The institutional learning outcomes preamble names the Catholic intellectual tradition as an anchor of the university.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredYes (Religion, B.A.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Religion, B.A. | La Salle University Academic Catalogcatalog.lasalle.edu/undergraduate/arts-sciences/humanity-and-society/religion-ba · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Accordingly, the Religion major prepares students for life in the multicultural and religiously plural world”
      A Religion major (B.A.) is offered.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
BCampus culture and residence life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture and residence life

79 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Two to four (3 people listed on the staff page (Director of Mission and Ministry, Director of De La Salle Choir, Ordained Chaplain); the retreats page also names a Coordinator for Community Service and Spiritual Life (4 total).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Staff - La Salle Universitylasalle.edu/university-mission-and-ministry/staff · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Father Frank Berna Ordained Chaplain berna@lasalle.edu”
      Father Frank Berna is the ordained chaplain.
      “Mr. Louis Valenti Director of Mission and Ministry valentil@lasalle.edu”
      Louis Valenti is Director of Mission and Ministry.
    2. Retreats - La Salle Universitylasalle.edu/university-mission-and-ministry/ministry-2/retreats · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “please contact Joseph Ebbinger, Coordinator for Community Service and Spiritual Life, at ebbinger@lasalle.edu or 215-951-1423.”
      Joseph Ebbinger is Coordinator for Community Service and Spiritual Life.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Retreats offered to students each yearFour or more distinct retreats (General retreat, women's retreat, interfaith retreat, Lenten retreat, Hope Retreat, and Winter Ski Retreat.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats - La Salle Universitylasalle.edu/university-mission-and-ministry/ministry-2/retreats · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “A general retreat is open to all undergraduate students, while retreats specific to women, individuals of different faiths, the Lenten season, and more help participants focus on targeted themes.”
      Campus ministry offers a general retreat and retreats for women, for students of different faiths, and for Lent.
      “Many retreats are hosted away from campus during weekends, such as the Hope Retreat, which is spent at the beautiful Gretna Glen Camp and Retreat Center, while other retreats have been spent at Cranaleith Spiritual Center. The Winter Ski Retreat, a La Salle tradition, is especially popular”
      Retreats include the Hope Retreat at Gretna Glen Camp and Retreat Center and a Winter Ski Retreat.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsOne or two (Weekly Evensong and the De La Salle Chapel Choir; the student organization directory is in a login portal and was not reviewed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Events and Activities - La Salle Universitylasalle.edu/university-mission-and-ministry/ministry-2/campus-ministry-events-and-activities · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Evensong takes place in the De La Salle Chapel. Greeting the evening by candlelight, every service features a student’s personal reflection, burning incense, and moving music. Evensong takes place Thursdays at 5:00 p.m.”
      Campus ministry holds a weekly Evensong prayer service on Thursdays at 5:00 p.m. in De La Salle Chapel.
      “The De La Salle Chapel Choir are singers and musicians that use their gifts to give praise and inspire fellow La Salle community members.”
      Campus ministry has a chapel choir for liturgical music.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Single-sex residence optionsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsVisitation hours or guest limits apply (Residents may sign in one overnight guest; guests limited to 2 consecutive nights.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Guide to Resources, Rights, and Responsibilitieslasalle.edu/student-guide · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Up to 3 visitors signed in to their residence hall at one time. A maximum of 2 guests signed in to their residence hall at one time. Only 1 guest may be signed in overnight.”
      Residence halls limit visitors and guests; only one overnight guest may be signed in.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Yes (Signum Fidei ('sign of faith') Living Learning Community explores the Lasallian concepts of faith, service, and community.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Residence Life and Housing - La Salle Universitylasalle.edu/residence-life-and-housing · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Signum Fidei provides students the opportunity to meet and live with students with similar values. Students will explore the Lasallian concepts of faith, service, and community”
      The Signum Fidei Living Learning Community is a faith-and-service residential community.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes (Office of Mission, Diversity, and Inclusion led by a Vice President; scope includes Mission, the Catholic intellectual tradition, and faculty/staff formation.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission, Diversity, & Inclusion - La Salle Universitylasalle.edu/mission-diversity-inclusion · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Office of Mission, Diversity, and Inclusion is responsible for programs and activities that engage, celebrate, and support the University community’s development in and understanding of our Mission, Catholic intellectual tradition, diversity and inclusion practices, and Lasallian heritage.”
      An Office of Mission, Diversity, and Inclusion covers the university's mission and Catholic intellectual tradition.
      “faculty/staff development for Mission (formation)”
      The mission office is responsible for faculty and staff formation for mission.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

79 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes (University Ministry, Service, and Support (UMSS), with a Coordinator for Community Service and Spiritual Life.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Community Service and Immersion Programs - La Salle Universitylasalle.edu/student-life/leadership-service/community-service-and-immersion-programs · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Supported by the office of University Ministry, Service, and Support, Explorers perform over 60,000 hours of community service each year”
      Community service is organized by the office of University Ministry, Service, and Support.
    2. Retreats - La Salle Universitylasalle.edu/university-mission-and-ministry/ministry-2/retreats · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “please contact Joseph Ebbinger, Coordinator for Community Service and Spiritual Life, at ebbinger@lasalle.edu or 215-951-1423.”
      Joseph Ebbinger is Coordinator for Community Service and Spiritual Life.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Resources | La Salle University Academic Catalogcatalog.lasalle.edu/general-info/student-resources · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Students at all levels have the opportunity to participate in transformative service-learning programs and volunteer experiences both locally in the Philadelphia area and nationally.”
      Service-learning programs are available to students.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)One (A Title IX process for academic modifications for pregnancy.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Guide to Resources, Rights, and Responsibilitieslasalle.edu/student-guide · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Process for Requesting Academic Modifications for Pregnancy or Pregnancy-Related Conditions”
      The university has a process for academic modifications for pregnant students.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (Lasallian Immersion and Volunteer Experience (LIVE), Pheed Philadelphia hunger program, Students for Environmental Action.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Lasallian Immersion and Volunteer Experience (LIVE) - La Salle Universitylasalle.edu/university-mission-and-ministry/service/lasallian-immersion-and-volunteer-experience-live · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The mission of the Lasallian Immersion & Volunteer Experience is to give students the opportunity to gain knowledge and first-hand experience of social justice issues, both at home and abroad”
      The LIVE immersion program engages students with social justice issues at home and abroad.
    2. Outreach - La Salle Universitylasalle.edu/university-mission-and-ministry/service/outreach · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Pheed Philadelphia is a soup kitchen program that serves food to people at the Face-to-Face program at St. Vincent de Paul Parish, and Blessed Sarnelli Community.”
      Pheed Philadelphia serves meals at a parish-based program and a community meal site.
    3. Advocacy Programs - La Salle Universitylasalle.edu/university-mission-and-ministry/service/advocacy-programs · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Students for Environmental Action (SEA) is a program that advocates for environmental health and justice.”
      Students for Environmental Action is a care-for-creation advocacy program listed by Mission and Ministry.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes (Service programs are run by University Mission and Ministry (UMSS).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Community Service and Immersion Programs - La Salle Universitylasalle.edu/student-life/leadership-service/community-service-and-immersion-programs · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Supported by the office of University Ministry, Service, and Support, Explorers perform over 60,000 hours of community service each year”
      Community service is organized by the office of University Ministry, Service, and Support.
    2. University Mission and Ministry - La Salle Universitylasalle.edu/university-mission-and-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “La Salle University’s Mission and Ministry aims to further the Catholic Identity and Lasallian mission of the University.”
      Mission and Ministry, which runs the service programs, exists to further the university's Catholic identity.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • An ordained chaplain is listed on the University Mission and Ministry staff page.
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff - La Salle Universitylasalle.edu/university-mission-and-ministry/staff · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Father Frank Berna Ordained Chaplain berna@lasalle.edu”
      Father Frank Berna is the ordained chaplain.
  • Campus ministry offers several retreats, including a general retreat, themed retreats, the Hope Retreat, and a Winter Ski Retreat.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats - La Salle Universitylasalle.edu/university-mission-and-ministry/ministry-2/retreats · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “A general retreat is open to all undergraduate students, while retreats specific to women, individuals of different faiths, the Lenten season, and more help participants focus on targeted themes.”
      Campus ministry offers a general retreat and retreats for women, for students of different faiths, and for Lent.
      “Many retreats are hosted away from campus during weekends, such as the Hope Retreat, which is spent at the beautiful Gretna Glen Camp and Retreat Center, while other retreats have been spent at Cranaleith Spiritual Center. The Winter Ski Retreat, a La Salle tradition, is especially popular”
      Retreats include the Hope Retreat at Gretna Glen Camp and Retreat Center and a Winter Ski Retreat.
  • Service and immersion programs are run by University Ministry, Service, and Support, including the LIVE immersion program.
    Sources (2)
    1. Community Service and Immersion Programs - La Salle Universitylasalle.edu/student-life/leadership-service/community-service-and-immersion-programs · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Supported by the office of University Ministry, Service, and Support, Explorers perform over 60,000 hours of community service each year”
      Community service is organized by the office of University Ministry, Service, and Support.
    2. Lasallian Immersion and Volunteer Experience (LIVE) - La Salle Universitylasalle.edu/university-mission-and-ministry/service/lasallian-immersion-and-volunteer-experience-live · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The mission of the Lasallian Immersion & Volunteer Experience is to give students the opportunity to gain knowledge and first-hand experience of social justice issues, both at home and abroad”
      The LIVE immersion program engages students with social justice issues at home and abroad.
  • An Office of Mission, Diversity, and Inclusion led by a Vice President covers the Catholic intellectual tradition and mission formation of faculty and staff.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission, Diversity, & Inclusion - La Salle Universitylasalle.edu/mission-diversity-inclusion · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Office of Mission, Diversity, and Inclusion is responsible for programs and activities that engage, celebrate, and support the University community’s development in and understanding of our Mission, Catholic intellectual tradition, diversity and inclusion practices, and Lasallian heritage.”
      An Office of Mission, Diversity, and Inclusion covers the university's mission and Catholic intellectual tradition.
      “faculty/staff development for Mission (formation)”
      The mission office is responsible for faculty and staff formation for mission.

Concerns

  • No philosophy course is required of all students.
    Sources (1)
    1. Religion, B.A. | La Salle University Academic Catalogcatalog.lasalle.edu/undergraduate/arts-sciences/humanity-and-society/religion-ba · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Universal Required Courses | | Students must complete the following 4 courses. | | ILO 8.1: Written Communication | | ENG 110 | College Writing I: Persuasion | 3 | or ENG 111 | Academic Writing & Writing Lab | ILO 5.1: Information Literacy | | ENG 210 | College Writing II: Research | 3 | ILO 1.1: Understanding Diverse Perspectives | | FYS 130 | First-Year Academic Seminar 1 | 3 | ILO 2.1: Reflective Thinking and Valuing | | REL 100 | Religion Matters | 3 |”
      The four universal required core courses are two English courses, a first-year seminar, and REL 100 Religion Matters; no philosophy course is among them.
  • Weekday Mass is published for Monday through Thursday, and one weekend Mass on Sunday.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry Events and Activities - La Salle Universitylasalle.edu/university-mission-and-ministry/ministry-2/campus-ministry-events-and-activities · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Mass is celebrated in De La Salle Chapel, Monday – Thursday at 1:00 p.m. and Sunday at 5:00 p.m.”
      Mass is celebrated in De La Salle Chapel Monday through Thursday at 1:00 p.m. and Sunday at 5:00 p.m.
  • No scheduled weekly confession times appear on the Confession page; students are asked to email the chaplain.
    Sources (1)
    1. Confession - La Salle Universitylasalle.edu/university-mission-and-ministry/ministry-2/confession · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Please email Father Frank Berna at berna@lasalle.edu to arrange for other times.”
      Confession can be arranged by emailing the chaplain; no scheduled times appear in the page text.

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Campus ministry home

Mission and Ministry Center (University Mission and Ministry)

  • Address: College Hall (Lower Level), 1900 West Olney Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19141
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

Source: catalog.lasalle.edu, verified Oct. 7, 2026, lasalle.edu, verified Oct. 7, 2026, lasalle.edu, verified Oct. 7, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

11 groups and regular activities · 4 on campus, 7 off campus

Retreats 3

  • General retreat and themed retreatsOff campus
    A general retreat open to all undergraduates plus retreats for women, students of different faiths, and Lent.
  • Hope RetreatOff campus
    Weekend retreat at Gretna Glen Camp and Retreat Center.
  • Winter Ski RetreatOff campus
    Winter
    Annual retreat that includes time on the slopes.

Service 5

  • Lasallian Immersion and Volunteer Experience (LIVE)Off campus
    Immersion and volunteer trips focused on social justice issues, locally and abroad.
  • Pheed PhiladelphiaOff campus
    Student soup kitchen program serving at the Face-to-Face program at St. Vincent de Paul Parish and Blessed Sarnelli Community.
  • AIDS OutreachOff campus
    Students visit Siloam Wellness and work with people living with HIV and their families.
  • Neighborhood TutoringOff campus
    Student-run tutoring and mentoring for K-8 children in the surrounding neighborhood, housed in UMSS.
  • Students for Environmental ActionOn campus
    Advocacy program for environmental health and justice listed by Mission and Ministry.

Faith formation 1

  • Signum Fidei Living Learning CommunityOn campus
    Residential community exploring the Lasallian values of faith, service, and community.

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • EvensongOn campus
    Thursdays 5:00 PM
    Weekly candlelit evening prayer in De La Salle Chapel with a student reflection, incense, and music.
  • De La Salle Chapel ChoirOn campus
    Music ministry of singers and musicians for chapel liturgies; no audition required.

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (4)
  1. Campus Ministry Events and Activities - La Salle Universitylasalle.edu/university-mission-and-ministry/ministry-2/campus-ministry-events-and-activities · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Mass is celebrated in De La Salle Chapel, Monday – Thursday at 1:00 p.m. and Sunday at 5:00 p.m.”
    Mass is celebrated in De La Salle Chapel Monday through Thursday at 1:00 p.m. and Sunday at 5:00 p.m.
    “Mass is celebrated in De La Salle Chapel, Monday – Thursday at 1:00 p.m. and Sunday at 5:00 p.m.”
    Mass is celebrated in De La Salle Chapel Monday through Thursday at 1:00 p.m. and Sunday at 5:00 p.m.
  2. Staff - La Salle Universitylasalle.edu/university-mission-and-ministry/staff · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Father Frank Berna Ordained Chaplain berna@lasalle.edu”
    Father Frank Berna is the ordained chaplain.
  3. University Mission and Ministry - La Salle Universitylasalle.edu/university-mission-and-ministry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “La Salle University’s Mission and Ministry aims to further the Catholic Identity and Lasallian mission of the University.”
    Mission and Ministry, which runs the service programs, exists to further the university's Catholic identity.
    “La Salle University 1900 West Olney Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19141”
    The university's street address is 1900 West Olney Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19141.
  4. Student Resources | La Salle University Academic Catalogcatalog.lasalle.edu/general-info/student-resources · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Located in Lower Level of College Hall. Please email missionministry@lasalle.edu.”
    The Mission and Ministry Center is in the lower level of College Hall.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
66 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.57%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.74%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.12 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$10,414

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Campus facts

SportsNCAA Division I · Atlantic 10 Conference
SettingCity
ROTCArmy · Air Force
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member12 to 1

Federal data (IPEDS). None of this changes the faith grades.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
2,426
Total students3,554
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$19,409
Cost of attendance (per year)$48,337
Median federal debt at graduation$25,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
57%
First-year retention74%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$67,416
Admission rate97%
Students receiving Pell grants35%

Value index: 58 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Philadelphia

The Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: catholicchurchofphila.org, catholicchurchofphila.org, catholicchurchofphila.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is La Salle University a Catholic college?
Yes. La Salle University is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Its sponsor is Brothers of the Christian Schools (De La Salle Christian Brothers).
What is La Salle University’s Compass Score?
62 out of 100 (grade C). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at La Salle University?
Mass is listed at De La Salle Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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