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Saint Joseph's University

#8 in Regional Universities North

4 year • Philadelphia, PA

4 year • Philadelphia, PA
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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%

5600 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19131

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

Rolling

Application Deadline

89%

Acceptance Rate

SAT Range*

1130-1320

ACT Range*

26-31

High School GPA*

N/A

* These are the average scores of applications admitted to this school. Ranges represent admitted applicants who fell within the 25th and 75th percentile.

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Cost

Tuition & Fees

$51,340

Room & Board

$15,740(2023-24)

Average Need-Based Aid Package

$34,539

$30,487

Annual Cost*

$30,487

Annual Cost*

Tuition & Fees

$51,340

Room & Board

$15,740(2023-24)

Average Need-Based Aid Package

$34,539

*Average cost after aid

Academics

76%

4-Year Graduation Rate

10:1

Student/Faculty Ratio

49%

Classes With Fewer Than 20 Students

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

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
42% Percent of Graduates
N/A Alumni Starting Salary
Health Professions and Related Programs
16% Percent of Graduates
N/A Alumni Starting Salary
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
11% Percent of Graduates
N/A Alumni Starting Salary
Social Sciences
6% Percent of Graduates
N/A Alumni Starting Salary
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
5% Percent of Graduates
N/A Alumni Starting Salary

* In cases where salary data at the specific major level is unavailable, a general salary for the major category is displayed.

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Students

5,073

Undergraduate Enrollment

Graduate Enrollment

2,790

Total Enrollment

7,863

Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students

4,808

Student Diversity

Gender Distribution

Male45%
Female55%

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:

  • coed dorms
  • women's dorms
  • men's dorms
  • apartment for single students
  • special housing for disabled students
  • special housing for international students
  • theme housing
  • 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

    Median Starting Salary of Alumni

    $53,466

    Median Starting Salary of Alumni

    Graduation Rate

    76%

    Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)

    65%

    Average Debt at Graduation

    $42,679

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