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Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia

Saint Joseph's University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19131-1395

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Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia is a private institution in Philadelphia with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1256, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 4.7K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

80% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $86,881 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $35,487.

Established
1851
Motto
"Spirit, Intellect, Purpose"
Mascot
The Hawk
Type
Private university
Conference
Philadelphia Big 5
Division
Division I

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86%Acceptance
1256SAT Avg
4,742Students
10:1Student:Faculty
80%Grad Rate
$86,881Earnings 10yr
$35,487Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate86.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1256

Reading & WritingMid: 615
580670
MathMid: 600
570660

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28
2731

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

86.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1256

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$51,340
Room & Board$15,740
Books & Supplies$1,050
Total Cost of Attendance$65,513
Average Net Price$35,487
Median Debt at Graduation$25,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$270

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$30,742
$30–48K$33,882
$48–75K$33,514
$75–110K$37,264
$110K+$36,689

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$35,487

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

46.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

35

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (146)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,742
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
18%
Pell Grant Recipients
18%

Race & Ethnicity

White 68%
Black 6%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 10%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate79.8%
Freshman Retention87.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$66,438
8 Years$76,633
10 Years$86,881

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$59,900
Men
$71,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#8
Forbes
#272
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#89

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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