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Saint Joseph's University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Overview

Enrollment

6,464
Saint Joseph's University overview
Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Online sju.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Saint Joseph's University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Saint Joseph's University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs.   The school has a religious affiliation with the Roman Catholic faith. In the most recent statistical year 8,119 prospective students applied, and 6,746 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,038 enrolled in the school.  4,301 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,163 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $47,740 plus fees of $200. Saint Joseph's University is ranked 149 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

8/10

Overall

8/10

Academics

8/10

Resources

9/10

Outcomes

7/10

Value

Saint Joseph's University is rated within the top 26% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Saint Joseph's University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Difficult
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SAT 1120/1310
ACT 25/31
GPA 3.65

Applications Accepted

83.1% 
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Applications Due Feb 1, 2024
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$47,740
Costs for Saint Joseph's University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$930
Other Fees$200
Room and Board $14,840
Budget for Other Expenses$1,395
Total One Year Cost$65,105

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$64,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

76% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Saint Joseph's University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 46%
Social Sciences 13%
Education 7%
Biology 6%
Psychology 5%

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