Saint Joseph’s University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Philadelphia, PA

$47,740

Avg tuition

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About Saint Joseph’s University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Catholic, Roman Catholic While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

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.

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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89% 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.
Learn more about how we determine school awards

81% 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

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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Students enrolled

80%

Online student enrollment

11:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

69%

Black

Hispanic

Unknown

Non-U.S. Citizen

Asian

Two or more races

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

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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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 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

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biochemistry
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
2	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Small Business Administration/Management
	Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other
	Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations
	Special Products Marketing Operations
	Insurance
	Marketing, Other
	International Marketing
	Actuarial Science
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Management Science, General
	Management Information Systems, General
	International Business/Trade/Commerce
	Organizational Behavior Studies
	Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
	Financial Planning and Services
	Finance, General
	Business/Commerce, General
	Accounting
	Business Administration and Management, General
3	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
4	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Information Technology
	Computer Science
5	Education
	Special Education and Teaching, General
	Education, General
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
	Educational/Instructional Media Design
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Health Teacher Education
	Mathematics Teacher Education
	Reading Teacher Education
	Secondary Education and Teaching
6	English Language And Literature/Letters
	Creative Writing
	English Language and Literature, General
7	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Linguistics
	German Language and Literature
	French Language and Literature
	Spanish Language and Literature
8	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
	Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
	Health/Health Care Administration/Management
	Bioethics/Medical Ethics
9	History
	History, General
10	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
11	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
12	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Ancient Studies/Civilization
13	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Environmental Science
14	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Philosophy
	Religion/Religious Studies
15	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
	Physics, General
16	Psychology
	Psychology, General
	Applied Behavior Analysis
17	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Community Organization and Advocacy
18	Security And Protective Services
	Homeland Security
19	Social Sciences
	Sociology
	Political Science and Government, General
	International Relations and Affairs
	Economics, General
	Criminology
20	Visual And Performing Arts
	Music, General
	Art/Art Studies, General
	Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other

Saint Joseph’s University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About Saint Joseph’s University

Rankings

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.

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. Learn more about how we determine school awards

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

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. Learn more about how we determine school awards

Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I without football

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

English Language And Literature/Letters

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Security And Protective Services

Social Sciences

Visual And Performing Arts

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.

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.
Learn more about how we determine school awards

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.
Learn more about how we determine school awards