La Salle University
La Salle University (/ləˈsæl/) is a private, Catholic university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The university was founded in 1863 by the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools and named for St. Jean-Baptiste de La Salle.
| Latin: Universitas La Salliana | |
Former name | La Salle College (1863–1984) |
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| Motto | Virtus, Scientia (Latin) |
Motto in English | Virtue, Knowledge |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1863 |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic (Christian Brothers) |
Academic affiliations | IALU ACCU NAICU |
| Endowment | $80.0 million (2020) |
| President | Daniel J. Allen |
Academic staff | 373 |
| Students | 5,191 (2019) |
| Undergraduates | 3,904 (2019) |
| Postgraduates | 1,287 (2019) |
| Location | Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , U.S. 40.03925°N 75.15325°W |
| Campus | Urban, 130 acres (526,091.3 m2) |
| Colors | Blue and gold |
| Nickname | Explorers |
Sporting affiliations |
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| Mascot | The Explorer |
| Website | www |
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