La Salle University and Manor College Announce New Graduate Degree Partnership

Students graduating from Manor College with a 3.0-plus GPA now receive guaranteed admission and a 20% tuition discount toward a Master of Business Administration at La Salle University. The two Philadelphia-area institutions formalized the agreement during an official signing event on October 14, 2026, at the Basileiad Manor Library, as reported by lasalle.edu.

Guaranteed Admissions and Tuition Discounts for Manor College Graduates

Under the new partnership, eligible Manor College graduates gain a streamlined admissions process from the moment they enroll as a Blue Jay. In addition to the MBA program, students can enroll in various graduate programs at La Salle, including Artificial Intelligence, Education, Professional Clinical Counseling, Public Health, and Social Work, according to lasalle.meritpages.com.

Lisa Jarvinen, La Salle University’s Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, stated in the primary source material that the agreement puts student needs first. By providing a simple and direct pathway to earning a Master of Business Administration degree at La Salle following graduation from Manor, students can optimize their learning experience and quickly enter the workforce with an advanced degree, Jarvinen said.

Institutional Leadership and Service Missions

Dr. Joseph E. Gillespie, Provost at Manor College, signed the agreement on behalf of his institution, while Lisa Jarvinen signed for La Salle University, according to additional reporting from manor.edu. Gillespie noted that the alliance aligns with Manor’s institutional framework.

A significant part of the Manor College Mission Statement indicates, ‘we embrace the Basilian tradition of service,’ and this partnership with La Salle University presents Manor College students a pathway to bring our Mission Statement to life.

Joseph E. Gillespie, Ed.D.

Gillespie added that offering graduates pathways into professional degrees in education, social work, counseling, and public health aids the goal of building a compassionate society, as stated in the university releases.

Institutional Backgrounds and Program Rankings

La Salle University’s School of Business, established in 1955, holds accreditation from AACSB International—an achievement held by only 6 percent of institutions offering business degrees worldwide. U.S. News & World Report ranked La Salle’s School of Business in the top 125 nationally for best business schools in 2026, as noted in the source material.

The university’s MBA program offers full-time, part-time, and accelerated one-year formats. Graduates from the program achieve a 95% job placement rate after graduation. Manor College, located in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, is a private, Catholic institution rooted in the Ukrainian Catholic tradition that offers career-focused associate and bachelor’s degree programs.