Saint Joseph's University (SJU)

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,609
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	83%
Students retention rate	89%
On-time graduation rate	83%

Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, SJU is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 83% indicates that SJU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Saint Joseph's University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, SJU emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

SJU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 89% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

83.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$47,940

Cost of attendance at Saint Joseph's University in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$47,940

Cost of attendance at Saint Joseph's University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Saint Joseph's University received on average $30,728 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$30,728

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	152	18%	$4,903	$745,249
Other Federal Grant	165	20%	$6,061	$1,000,104
State Grant/Scholarships	87	10%	$3,668	$319,125
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	834	99%	$29,183	$24,338,971
Total Grant & Scholarships	835	99%	$30,728	$25,658,200

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Saint Joseph's University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Saint Joseph's University students is 83.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 83.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 82.3%.

83.2%

asian 85.7% 30 students
African American 75.0% 39 students
white 84.9% 795 students
unknown 94.7% 18 students
hawaiian 66.7% 2 students
hispanic 72.4% 55 students
International Students 66.7% 14 students
Mixed Race 75.0% 21 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Atlantic 10 Conference
Basketball Atlantic 10 Conference
Track and Cross Country Atlantic 10 Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Saint Joseph's University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Saint Joseph's University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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