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LaSalle University

La Salle University is a private Catholic university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, known for strong programs in business, nursing, education, psychology, accounting, and the liberal arts plus a small‑school feel and Division I athletics. Students often rave about the close‑knit, mission‑driven community, many clubs and organizations, and the chance to live in a major city while still enjoying a tight campus vibe.

State

Pennsylvania

Student Population

3,600

Acceptance Rate

86%

GPA Range

3.3–3.7

SAT Range

1100–1300

Common Majors

nursing, business administration, accounting, finance, psychology

“I love La Salle’s city‑campus mix, how many professors care and remember you, and how easy it is to get involved in clubs and Philly‑area internships, but from a past‑student view I’ll say the commuter feel, some dated housing, and the occasional lack of big‑school hype were all things that took longer to adjust to than the campus tours let on.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$35,570

Conference

Atlantic 10 Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

74.3

Avg Women's Scores

88

Men's Team Notes

Explorers men secured multiple top-5s including third at two invitationals on courses like RiverCrest Golf Club and Country Club of York. Consistent par-4 scoring (4.12 avg) and 11.96 weighted points across 11 rounds fueled competitive finishes at Bucknell Invitational amid Northeast winds and precise iron play.

Women's Team Notes

La Salle women posted runner-up at Delaware State Blue Hen Invitational on Fields of Cornwallis (617 total) plus top-10s at Hawk Invitational and A-10 events. Resilient birdie conversions drove 0.29 max points through challenging layouts like DuPont Country Club, highlighting team depth in Atlantic 10 matchups.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Avery Papalia

Women's Coach

Samantha Quigley

Men's Email

papalia@lasalle.edu

Women's Email

quigley@lasalle.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Avery Papalia was named head men's golf coach at La Salle in June 2024 after leading Wagner College. In his debut season, the Explorers earned third-place finishes at Temple and Matthews Auto Intercollegiates, with Ben Battye winning medalist honors at both—including a 7-under performance. A former Saint Francis captain and six-time NEC Prime Performer, Papalia aims to build a championship program.

Women's Coach Bio

Samantha Quigley serves as head women's golf coach at La Salle in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Her program focuses on competitive development within NCAA Division I, leveraging Philadelphia's recruiting base for A-10 matchups and regional tournaments. Quigley emphasizes holistic student-athlete growth alongside on-course performance.

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