Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Online | sju.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| 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 7,632 prospective students applied, and 6,111 were granted admission. Of those admitted 847 enrolled in the school. 4,386 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,393 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $47,740 plus fees of $200. Saint Joseph's University is ranked 147 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Outcomes
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
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Rankings
Rankings for Saint Joseph's University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#147 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#111 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#12 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#11 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#313 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#18 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1100/1290 |
| ACT | 23/29 |
| GPA | 3.6 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $910 |
| Other Fees | $200 |
| Room and Board | $14,840 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,916 |
| Total One Year Cost | $65,606 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 46% |
| Social Sciences | 13% |
| Education | 7% |
| Biology | 6% |
| Psychology | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=215770 IPEDS survey data for Saint Joseph's University.
Current students may use the Saint Joseph's University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.