Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Saint Joseph's University is 88.68% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.73%. 3,937 men and 5,771 women applied to Saint Joseph's and 3,456 men and 5,153 women students were accepted.
Among them, 525 men and 571 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Saint Joseph's.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 9,708 | 3,937 | 5,771 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 8,609 | 3,456 | 5,153 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 1,096 | 525 | 571 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 88.68% | 87.78% | 89.29% | - | - |
| Yield | 12.73% | 15.19% | 11.08% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 307 students (28% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 46 students (4%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Saint Joseph's.
The median SAT score is 1,230 with 620 SAT EBRW and 610 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 670 and the 25th percentile is 580. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 660 and 25th percentile is 570 .
The median ACT composite score is 28 with 75th percentile score of 31 and 25th percentile score of 26 at Saint Joseph's. The median ACT math score is 26 and the ACT English score is 29.
The SAT and ACT scores at Saint Joseph's University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,159, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with larger programs).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1150 | 1230 | 1330 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 580 | 620 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 610 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 28 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 26 | 28 |
| ACT English | 25 | 29 | 34 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 1,096 first-year students enrolled in Saint Joseph's. The proportion of full-time students is 99.91% and part-time students is 0.09%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 47.90% and women students is 52.10%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Saint Joseph's.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,096 | 525 | 571 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 1,095 | 525 | 570 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Saint Joseph's. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Saint Joseph's University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
Application fee is $35 for applying graduate schools. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Saint Joseph's.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Graduate Application Fees | $35 |
| Admission Information | https://www.sju.edu/admission |
| Online Application | https://www.sju.edu/apply |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice) |