Saint Joseph's Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 88.83%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1250. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $53,260
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at Saint Joseph's:
- Total Enrollment: 7,159, including 1,277 online students
- 5,044 Undergraduate, 2,115 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 42.1% men, 57.9% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 79%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 9%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 89%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 221 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 81 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 67 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Saint Joseph's Overview
Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia (Saint Joseph's) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Philadelphia, PA. Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia was newly upgraded to an R2 University from a Master's College and University (larger programs)
in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The Saint Joseph's's tuition & fees is $53,260 for the academic year 2024-2025. 95% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $30,721.
The school has a total enrollment of 7,159 and the students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).
Saint Joseph's's acceptance rate is 88.83% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 14.11%. The median SAT score is 1250 and the ACT score is 29.
Saint Joseph's ranked 20th in Pennsylvania Colleges rankings. Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia is $53,260. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $20,048.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $55,252 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $20,313.
| Undergraduate | $53,260 |
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| Graduate | $20,048 |
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| Undergraduate | $55,252 |
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| Graduate | $20,313 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Saint Joseph's
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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