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Saint Joseph's University
Founded in 1851 by the Society of Jesus, Saint Joseph’s University is a Jesuit Catholic school in Philadelphia. SJU is home to colleges and schools of Arts & Sciences, Business, and Health Studies offering bachelor’s degrees with a core curriculum founded in the liberal arts. Additionally, Saint Joseph’s operates a number of experiential learning initiatives such as a cooperative education program enabling students to participate in two paid full-time work opportunities while enrolled. As a Catholic university, SJU celebrates daily and Sunday mass in the Chapel of Saint Joseph.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Roman Catholic
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 15 | |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 15 | May 1 |
| Fall Regular Decision | February 1 | |
| Other | January 15 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
4%
Submitting ACT
28%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 27
Average SAT Composite: 1217
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
7,861
Total Number of Undergrads
5,071
Classroom Sizes
0
100
75%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
81%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $51,340 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $51,340 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $15,740 |
| Books and Supplies | $1050 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
80%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
18%
Average Aid Per Year
$29,822
18%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,650
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$27,635
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
65%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,723
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$20,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$240
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
160
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
48%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Hawks
School Colors
crimson and gray
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Philadelphia
New York
Washington
Boston
Baltimore
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
97%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$65,900
What Students Are Saying
St. Joe's is a school where you can never say there is nothing to do. With challenging school work and ways to get involved you can always keep yourself busy. There is a place for everyone here.
Rosie
Saint Joe's has a great community aspect. If you're looking for a place where you will recognize people in the library, in the dining hall and in your classes, this is the place for you.
Isabella from Philadelphia, PA
Saint Joseph's University is a great school to graduate from and a place where the campus is close enough to the inner city but far enough not to be apart of the chaos the inner city comes with. A very comfortable atmosphere and campus.
Dawn from Oviedo, FL
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