Saint Joseph's University
#8 in Regional Universities North
Overview
Saint Joseph's University is a private institution that was founded in 1851. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,073 (fall 2022), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 149 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Saint Joseph's University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities North, #8. Its tuition and fees are $51,340.
Saint Joseph's University is a private institution that was founded in 1851. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,073 (fall 2022), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 149 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Saint Joseph's University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities North, #8. Its tuition and fees are $51,340.
At-a-Glance
Setting
Urban
Tuition & Fees
$51,340
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,073
Acceptance Rate
89%
From the School
Founded in 1851 as Philadelphia’s Jesuit university, Saint Joseph’s University prepares students for a rapidly changing world by focusing on academic excellence and courageous exploration. With an intellectual tradition distinguished by a foundational liberal arts core and diversified by strong professional programs in business, nursing, health and science, and education, Saint Joseph’s students are empowered, challenged and supported by high-quality faculty members to follow their own path. As a comprehensive university, undergraduate and graduate students study in the University’s five schools and colleges — the College of Arts and Sciences, the Erivan K. Haub School of Business, the School of Education and Human Development, the School of Health Professions and the School of Nursing and Allied Health. With academic offerings in the most sought-after majors, including leading programs in the first-in-the-nation Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, a Saint Joseph’s education is enriched through the University’s network of cooperative education employers, clinical placements and professional internships. Upon graduation, nearly 100% of students are employed, pursuing advanced degrees or volunteering in prestigious service programs. The University’s network of more than 110,000 proud alumni keep alive the rallying cry — The Hawk Will Never Die.
Founded in 1851 as Philadelphia’s Jesuit university, Saint Joseph’s University prepares students for a rapidly changing world by focusing on academic excellence and courageous exploration. With an intellectual tradition distinguished by a foundational liberal arts core and diversified by strong professional programs in business, nursing, health and science, and education, Saint Joseph’s students are empowered, challenged and supported by high-quality faculty members to follow their own path. As a comprehensive university, undergraduate and graduate students study in the University’s five schools and colleges — the College of Arts and Sciences, the Erivan K. Haub School of Business, the School of Education and Human Development, the School of Health Professions and the School of Nursing and Allied Health. With academic offerings in the most sought-after majors, including leading programs in the first-in-the-nation Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, a Saint Joseph’s education is enriched through the University’s network of cooperative education employers, clinical placements and professional internships. Upon graduation, nearly 100% of students are employed, pursuing advanced degrees or volunteering in prestigious service programs. The University’s network of more than 110,000 proud alumni keep alive the rallying cry — The Hawk Will Never Die.
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Admissions
Cost
Tuition & Fees
$51,340
Room & Board
$15,740(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$34,539
$30,487
$30,487
Tuition & Fees
$51,340
Room & Board
$15,740(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$34,539
*Average cost after aid
Academics
76%
10:1
49%
Popular Majors
MAJOR
% OF GRADUATES
ALUMNI STARTING SALARY
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
42%
N/A
Health Professions and Related Programs
16%
N/A
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
11%
N/A
Social Sciences
6%
N/A
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
5%
N/A
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Students
5,073
Graduate Enrollment
2,790
Total Enrollment
7,863
Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students
4,808
Student Diversity
Gender Distribution
Ethnic Diversity
29%
Minority Enrollment
29%
Minority Enrollment
67%
White
11%
Asian
9%
Hispanic
6%
Black
3%
Two or more races
2%
International
1%
Unknown
Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Campus Life
Housing and Dorms
Types of campus housing available:
Student Activities
81+
Sports Teams
2
Fraternities
5
Sororities
After College
Graduation Rate
76%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
65%
Average Debt at Graduation
$42,679
$53,466
$53,466
Graduation Rate
76%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
65%
Average Debt at Graduation
$42,679
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