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Saint Joseph's University
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  • 4 Year
  • PHILADELPHIA, PA

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B
  2. Value
    grade B+
  3. Diversity
    grade B+
  4. Campus
    grade B minus
  5. Athletics
    grade B+
  6. Party Scene
    grade B
  7. Professors
    grade B+
  8. Location
    grade B+
  9. Dorms
    grade B minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade C minus
  11. Student Life
    grade A minus
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

About

5600 CITY AVENUE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
Atlantic 10 Conference
From Saint Joseph's University

Founded in 1851 as Philadelphia’s Jesuit university, Saint Joseph’s University prepares students for a rapidly changing world by focusing on academic excellence and courageous exploration. Through a foundational liberal arts core, and diversified by strong professional programs in education, business, health and science, Saint Joseph’s students are empowered, challenged and supported by faculty-scholar mentors to follow their own path. There are nearly 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students in the University’s four schools and colleges – the College of Arts and Sciences, the Erivan K. Haub School of Business, the School of Education and Human Development and the School of Health Professions. With academic offerings in the most sought-after majors, including leading programs in the first-in-the-nation Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, nearly 100% of students are employed, pursuing advanced degrees or volunteering in prestigious service programs upon graduation.

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Saint Joseph's University Rankings

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Admissions

Application Deadline
February 1
Acceptance Rate
83%
SAT Range
1120-1310
ACT Range
25-31
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$33,438 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$30,728 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
99%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
11:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
81%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 63 responses
41%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 82 responses
50%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 82 responses

Majors

Your Nursing Career Starts on Hawk Hill

academic spotlight

Coming Fall 2024, Saint Joseph’s is launching a BSN program for first-year students in Philadelphia. Our merger with Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ensures you will jump into a proven curriculum with a 98% NCLEX Pass Rate (2021). With reserved clinicals through Penn Medicine and 100% graduate job placement, Saint Joseph’s is Philadelphia’s new leader in healthcare education.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    10%
  • On Campus
    88%
  • Online
    2%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
3,859 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
337
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
18%
Varsity Athletes
16%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 53 responses
  • White
    26%
  • Passionate
    23%
  • Preppy
    15%
  • Driven
    13%
  • Outgoing
    13%
  • Involved
    4%
  • Outgoing
    4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
94%
Poll
56%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 97 responses
Poll
59%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 116 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 57 responses
  • Spirited
    33%
  • Accepting
    19%
  • Boring
    12%
  • Inspirational
    11%
  • Supportive
    9%
  • Inclusive
    7%
  • Fast-paced
    2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$59,600 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
83%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%
77%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 44 responses

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