Saint Joseph’s University
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$47,740
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About Saint Joseph’s University
Saint Joseph’s University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,299, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 80%. The university offers 76 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 81%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $47,740.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
80% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
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Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards89% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
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Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards81% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Required
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 23-29
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1100-1290
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards7k
Students enrolled
80%
Online student enrollment
11:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
69%
Black
9%
Hispanic
7%
Unknown
6%
Non-U.S. Citizen
3%
Asian
3%
Two or more races
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
58%
Socio-economic diversity
13% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
36
Total Online Enrollment
5,397
Percent of Programs Online
75% On-campus
25% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 9% online
Graduate Certificate 17% online
Master's 57% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $47,740 | $47,740 |
Graduate | $17,802 | $17,802 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $910 |
On-campus room and board | $14,840 |
On-campus other expenses | $1,916 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $14,840 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $1,916 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,488 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $65,406 | $65,406 |
Off-campus without family | $65,406 | $65,406 |
Off-campus with family | $51,138 | $51,138 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
24%
State Grant Aid
9%
Institution Grant Aid
98%
Pell Grant
13%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$25k
Average student debt after graduation
$50k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I without football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Small Business Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Special Products Marketing Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Insurance
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing, Other
BA
MA
DOC
International Marketing
BA
MA
DOC
Actuarial Science
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Behavior Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Financial Planning and Services
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
5Education
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Health Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Reading Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
6English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
7Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
German Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
8Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Bioethics/Medical Ethics
BA
MA
DOC
9History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
10Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
11Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
12Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Ancient Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
13Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
14Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Religion/Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
15Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
16Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Behavior Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
17Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Community Organization and Advocacy
BA
MA
DOC
18Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Homeland Security
BA
MA
DOC
19Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Relations and Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Criminology
BA
MA
DOC
20Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other
BA
MA
DOC
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