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Year Founded

1889

Campus Size

4 acres

Student Body

Total Students

480 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

70%

State avg.: 34%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Number of AP Courses

15 courses

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$15,050

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Acceptance Rate

96%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

De La Salle Institute is an independent catholic secondary school rooted in the tradition of Christian education begun by St. John Baptist de La Salle.
It founded in 1889, its mission has been, and is, to foster a desire for excellence in education.
Young people from a variety of ethnic and economic backgrounds are given the opportunity to fully develop their abilities so they may be active, contributing members of our complex changing society.

School Motto: Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve
School Mascot: Meteors

De La Salle Institute is an independent catholic secondary school rooted in the tradition of Christian education begun by St. John Baptist de La Salle.
It founded in 1889, its mission has been, and is, to foster a desire for excellence in education.
Young people from a variety of ethnic and economic backgrounds are given the opportunity to fully develop their abilities so they may be active, contributing members of our complex changing society.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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De La Salle Institute - Lourdes Hall Campus's tuition is approximately $15,050 for private students.

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The acceptance rate of De La Salle Institute - Lourdes Hall Campus is 96%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.

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De La Salle Institute - Lourdes Hall Campus ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered and Oldest founding date.

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The application deadline for De La Salle Institute - Lourdes Hall Campus is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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De La Salle Institute - Lourdes Hall Campus is located in the Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 2 other private schools located in Bridgeport.

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