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Year Founded

1889

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Campus Size

4 acres

School Motto

Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve

Student Body

Total Students

480 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

70%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

Number of AP Courses

15 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

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Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$15,050

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Acceptance Rate

96%

National avg.: 85%

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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.

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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How much does De La Salle Institute - Lourdes Hall Campus cost?

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

What is the acceptance rate of De La Salle Institute - Lourdes Hall Campus?

The acceptance rate of De La Salle Institute - Lourdes Hall Campus is 96%, which is higher than the national average of 89%.

What is De La Salle Institute - Lourdes Hall Campus's ranking?

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.

When is the application deadline for De La Salle Institute - Lourdes Hall Campus?

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

In what neighborhood is De La Salle Institute - Lourdes Hall Campus located?

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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The average private school tuition in Chicago, IL is $12,873 for elementary schools and $18,675 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chicago, IL is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).