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Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA · City · 4,948 students
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$29,689
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
79%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$86,881
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
89%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Saint Joseph's University, a prominent Jesuit institution in Philadelphia, is widely recognized for its strong pre-professional programs, particularly within the highly ranked Haub School of Business and the recently integrated School of Health Professions, which offers premier paths in pharmacy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. The vibrant campus culture seamlessly blends a close-knit, service-oriented student experience with the energetic atmosphere of NCAA Division I athletics, famously symbolized by the tireless "Hawk" mascot who represents the school's rallying cry, "The Hawk Will Never Die." What truly sets the university apart is its unique geographic footprint straddling the Philadelphia city line and suburban Lower Merion, providing students with a traditional, green campus environment alongside immediate access to major metropolitan internships and career opportunities.

Location
Philadelphia, PA, 19131-1395 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
PHL · Philadelphia
8 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$53,260
Housing & food (on campus)$16,240
Books & supplies$1,160
Cost of attendance$67,954
Average net price$29,689
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$53,260
Housing & food (on campus)$16,240
Books & supplies$1,160
Cost of attendance$67,954
Average net price$29,689
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$22,570
$30–48k
$23,022
$48–75k
$24,297
$75–110k
$28,772
$110k+
$33,222
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
79%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
75%
Back for yr 2
89%
Transferred
8%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
82% graduated · 7% transferred · 11% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$66,438
10 yrs after entry$86,881
Debt
Median at graduation$25,500
Monthly payment$270
Middle 50% owe$9.7k–$27k
90th percentile$28,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
89%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1258
R 590–680 · M 580–670
ACT midpoint
28
Comp 28–31 · E 27–32 · M 24–28
SAT middle 50%: 1170–1350
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 46%Women 54%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
11 : 1
Pell grant
20%
First-gen
18%
Family income
$108,285
Independent
12%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
3%
Race & ethnicity
White
68%
Hispanic
9%
Black
7%
Asian
9%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Rowing
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$66,438
After 10 yrs
$86,881
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration146
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other140
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations133
Marketing124
Biology, General118
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods116
Finance and Financial Management Services110
Accounting and Related Services77
Psychology, General76
Insurance47
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods43
Business Administration, Management and Operations37
Communication and Media Studies36
Human Resources Management and Services27
Special Education and Teaching25
Criminology24
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$455M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$11,284/mo
Teaching spend
$11,891
per student
Federal loans
56%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Research activity
R2 — high research
$10M research spending · 31 research doctorates a year
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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