Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA · Large city

AskSchool #207 of 300Private nonprofitMaster's university – larger programsReligious affiliationTest optional
Acceptance rate
88.8%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$29,689
Sticker price $67,954
Graduation rate
79%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$86,881
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
88.8%
Applicants (fall 2023)
8,751
Admitted (fall 2023)
7,560
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
1,196
Yield (admitted who enroll)
16%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
87%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
86%
SAT reading, middle 50%
590–680
SAT math, middle 50%
580–670
ACT composite, middle 50%
28–31
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
30% / 3%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
considered
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$22,570
Family income $30–48k$23,022
Family income $48–75k$24,297
Family income $75–110k$28,772
Family income $110k+$33,222
Full sticker price (per year)
$67,954
Tuition & fees – in-state
$53,260
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$53,260
Median debt at graduation
$25,500
Students with federal loans
56%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
79%
Freshmen who return for year 2
89%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$62,886
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$86,881

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
4,948
Graduate students
2,115
Student-to-faculty ratio
11 : 1
Women
54%
Students receiving Pell grants
20%
Full-time faculty
100%

Undergraduate diversity

White68%
Hispanic9.3%
Asian8.9%
Black6.8%
Two or more3.5%
International2.1%
Unknown1.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%
Pacific Islander0.0%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing39%
Health Professions17%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences12%
Psychology7.1%
Social Sciences5.5%
Education4.7%
Communication & Journalism4.3%
Computer & Information Sciences1.9%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Cheryl A. McConnell, PhD
Main phone
(610) 660-1000
Address
5600 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131-1395

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.