La Salle Launches $125 Million Fundraising Campaign
The public phase of the Catholic university's largest-ever campaign launched during homecoming weekend in Philadelphia.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Scholarships
La Salle University launched the public phase of a $125 million fundraising campaign on Friday night during homecoming weekend, the largest in the university's history. The school says it raised $64 million during the quiet phase before the public launch.
Why it matters
The campaign directs funds toward student scholarships, emergency financial aid to help students stay enrolled, and facility upgrades for the Catholic university in Philadelphia. It comes as the school reports a record $19.6 million raised during its 2026 fiscal year.
La Salle University reports $64 million raised toward its $125 million goal during the quiet phase, and $19.6 million raised in fiscal year 2026, a record for the school. The source does not specify a completion date for the campaign or a breakdown of funds by project.
The players
La Salle University
A Catholic university in Philadelphia that enrolls over 4,000 students and is leading the $125 million campaign.
The details
Campaign funds will support student scholarships, experiential learning opportunities, emergency financial aid, professional development for faculty, a student success center, and upgrades to the health and wellness center, student union, and labs.
Timeline
2026 fiscal year: La Salle University raised a record $19.6 million.
Friday, November 6, 2026, during homecoming weekend: the public phase of the $125 million campaign launched.
Season Trajectory
La Salle's campaign directs a large share of its funds toward emergency financial aid designed to keep students enrolled, a response to the financial pressures that have driven many colleges to expand such programs. The record $19.6 million raised in fiscal year 2026 suggests the school is building donor momentum ahead of the larger public phase.
Philadelphia students who need emergency financial aid to stay enrolled may find new support as the campaign funds it. Students and families can track how the $125 million goal is allocated as the campaign progresses.
The takeaway
Scholarship and emergency aid funding at private universities often depends on large capital campaigns, so students weighing tuition costs can ask schools directly how campaign money reaches financial aid. Checking a school's annual fundraising reports can show how much is committed to student support.
Further reading
For more on how student aid is funded, see Scholarships in Philadelphia.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Philadelphia Inquirer.
