Overview
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| 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 |
Saint Joseph's University, located in Philadelphia's City Line Avenue area spanning both Philadelphia and Lower Merion Township, operates from a main campus situated five miles west of Center City Philadelphia. Founded in 1851 by the Society of Jesus, SJU maintains its Catholic, Jesuit identity while serving as a comprehensive university with a mix of historic stone buildings and modern academic facilities across its 125-acre campus. The university is known for its Haub School of Business, particularly in food marketing and pharmaceutical marketing, along with strong programs in education and health sciences. Undergraduate students are required to live on campus for their first two years, with housing options ranging from traditional residence halls to apartment-style accommodations. As a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference, Saint Joseph's competes in NCAA Division I athletics, with men's basketball maintaining particular prominence through its longstanding rivalry with Villanova University in the annual Holy War matchup.
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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 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#162 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#128 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#15 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#14 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#355 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#29 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1150/1330 |
| ACT | 27/31 |
| GPA | 3.65 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 |
| Other Fees | $200 |
| Room and Board | $15,740 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,470 |
| Total One Year Cost | $69,600 |
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.
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Last updated February 24, 2025