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Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia

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Saint Joseph's University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19131-1395

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate86.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1256

Reading & WritingMid: 615

580670

MathMid: 600

570660

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28

2731

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

46.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.3%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (146)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

88%

Positive

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

10 Years$86,881

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News

—

vs 2024

Forbes

#272

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vs 2024

Wall Street Journal

#29

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vs 2024

Washington Monthly

#89

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vs 2024

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History & Fun Facts

•Saint Joseph's University was founded by the Jesuits in 1851 as Saint Joseph's College.
•Joseph's College started on September 15, 1851, when 36 students began classes in a building adjacent to Old St.
•Joseph's College moved in 1866 from Willings Alley to a full block on Girard Avenue between 17th and 18th Streets in Philadelphia (now the location of Saint Joseph's Preparatory School).
•Joseph's College moved to its present City Avenue campus in November 1927.
•After raising over $1 million, Saint Joseph's College purchased twenty-three acres of land along City Avenue and began construction on Barbelin Hall, the first academic building on campus.

Source: Wikipedia