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Information Summary
Ranks 656th for total enrollment
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
| Full-time Enrollment | 4,648 |
| Total Enrollment | 7,714 |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
| Application Fee Required |  |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $55 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $35 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Philadelphia, PA
| Total Population | 47,044 (47,044 urban / N/A rural) |
|---|---|
| Households | 19,130 (2.3 people per house) |
| Families | 10,169 (3.14 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 37,005 |
| Pop. — Asian | 1,292 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 65 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 471 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 8,720 |
| Pop. — Other | 625 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Single doctoral (education) |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Medium four-year, highly residential |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Saint Joseph's University?
Ranks 103rd for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $28,960 | $28,960 | $28,960 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $135 | $135 | $135 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $419 | $419 | $419 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $13,032 | $13,032 | $13,032 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $724 | $724 | $724 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $43,795 | $43,795 | $43,795 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $30,595 | $30,595 | $30,595 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $30,595 | $30,595 | $30,595 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $25,905  $29,095 |
$25,905  $29,095 |
$25,905  $29,095 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,250  $1,500 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $9,610  $10,700 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,500  $2,500 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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Admission Details
| Applicants | 8,777 (4,125 male / 4,652 female) |
|---|---|
| Admitted | 4,939 (2,297 male / 2,642 female) |
| Admission rate | 56% |
| First-time Enrollment | 1,024 (504 male / 520 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 1,022 (504 male / 518 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 2 (N/A male / 2 female) |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Saint Joseph's University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / N/A / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Baseball Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Saint Joseph's University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
ACT Test Admission
Rank 363rd for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 0% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | / |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | / |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 23 / 27 |
SAT Test Admission
Rank 419th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 100% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 520 / 610 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 540 / 620 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 1060 / 1230 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
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| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 2,445 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $6,480 |
| Board Fee | $3,690 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,304 | 162 |  13% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,610 | 142 |  12% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $8,244 | 1,003 |  83% |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,125 | 875 |  72% |
| Any financial aid type | 1,023 |  84% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Saint Joseph's University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 119 | 78 | 197 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 227 | 503 | 730 |
Hispanic | 79 | 101 | 180 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 101 | 112 | 213 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 4 | 8 | 12 |
White Non-Hispanic | 2,774 | 3,163 | 5,937 |
Race Unknown | 179 | 266 | 445 |
| Total | 3,483 | 4,231 | 7,714 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students complete Saint Joseph's University?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $69,632 ($73,984 male / $63,042 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 269 (162 male / 107 female) |
| Total Benefits | $5,904,130 |
Saint Joseph's University Summary
Saint Joseph’s University is a private, coeducational Roman Catholic university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Today, Saint Joseph’s University is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. Saint Joseph’s University educates over 7,000 students each year in over 40 undergraduate majors, 10 special-study options, 20 study abroad programs, 52 graduate study areas, and an Ed.D. In 1978, Saint Joseph’s College was elevated to the rank of university. That September morning marked the beginning of a rich and exciting history for Saint Joseph’s University. Saint Joseph’s was recognized as a university by the Secretary of Education of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on July 24, 1978. In addition, the residence of the Cardinal for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is located adjacent to campus, and many University students and staff await the purchase of the land by the University. Undergraduate Arts and Sciences Programs: Graduate Arts and Sciences Programs: Undergraduate Business Programs: Graduate Business Programs: Post-MBA Certificate Program: Saint Joseph’s University is home of the Hawks, the university’s athletic program. Along with the Atlantic 10, Saint Joseph’s is a member of the Philadelphia Big 5, enhancing rivalries with Temple University and Villanova University. In 2004, the Saint Joseph’s men’s basketball team finished with a undefeated regular season suffering their only loss to Xavier University in the Atlantic 10 tournament. The Saint Joseph’s basketball teams play most of their home games at Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse on the school’s campus, while some games are played at the Palestra on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania. Saint Joseph’s University also offers 30 intramural and recreational programs. Their historic rival has been the Explorers of La Salle University, Their recent major rival, especially in men’s basketball, is Villanova University (known locally as the Holy War (Villanova vs. Saint Joseph’s University will host first and second round games of the 2009 NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament.
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