Quick Facts and Figures
De La Salle University positions itself as a leader in molding human resources who serve the church and the nation. It is a Catholic coeducational institution founded in 1911 by the Brothers of the Christian Schools. The University is a hub for higher education training renowned for its academic excellence, prolific and relevant research, and involved community service.
Nestled in the heart of Manila, De La Salle University is home to local and international students seeking quality education for a brighter future ahead. It is situated in a vibrant city where culture and diversity is well manifested.
For the current academic year, the start of the calendar shifted from last week of May to the third week of August.
| Academic Staff* | |
| Teaching Academic Staff AY 2017 – Full-time faculty – Full-time equivalent number of full-time faculty – Part-time faculty – Full-time equivalent number of part-time faculty |
1,112 449 469 663 405 |
| International academic faculty | 16 |
| Full-time faculty with doctoral degrees | 259 |
| Full-time faculty with master’s degrees | 188 |
| Part-time faculty with doctoral degrees | 95 |
| Part-time faculty with master’s degrees | 540 |
| Students* | |
| Undergraduate: | |
| Number of undergraduate applicants | 5,336 |
| Number of freshmen, 1st year, undergraduates enrolled | 1,521 |
| Total number of undergraduate students – Male undergraduate students – Female undergraduate students Full-time equivalent number of undergraduate students (FTE) |
11,706 6,247 5,459 10,055 |
| Number of international undergraduate students | 373 |
| Full-time equivalent number of international undergraduate students (FTE) | 312 |
| Countries represented in undergraduate enrolment | 21 |
| Number of outbound undergraduate exchange students | |
| Number of inbound undergraduate exchange students | |
| Average undergraduate tuition and fees per year | Approximately Php 381,766.80 Approximately |
| Graduate: | |
| Total number of graduate students – Male graduate students – Female graduate students Full-time equivalent number of graduate students (FTE) |
5,208 2,307 2,901 3,732 |
| Number of international graduate students | 178 |
| Full-time equivalent number of international graduate students (FTE) | 98 |
| Countries represented in graduate enrolment | 32 |
| Degrees Awarded for AY 2016-2017 | |
| Bachelor’s degrees | 3,129 |
| Master’s degrees | 446 |
| Doctoral degrees | 48 |
| Others (certificates and diplomas) | |