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Saint Joseph's University
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Information Summary
Ranks 239th overall and 19th in Pennsylvania
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
90.2 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$45,860 |
| Admission
Success rate |
62% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
28 / 1250 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
16 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
87% / 36% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
7,535 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Philadelphia, PA 19131-1395
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning |  |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Saint Joseph's University?
Ranks 111th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $30,850 | $30,850 | $30,850 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $135 | $135 | $135 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $431 | $431 | $431 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $13,770 | $13,770 | $13,770 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $730 | $730 | $730 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $45,860 | $45,860 | $45,860 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $32,485 | $32,485 | $32,485 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $32,485 | $32,485 | $32,485 |
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 | $27,455  $30,985 |
$27,455  $30,985 |
$27,455  $30,985 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,500  $1,500 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $10,400  $10,875 |
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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
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $60 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $35 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 8,779 (4,118 male / 4,661 female) |
| Admitted | 5,407 (2,457 male / 2,950 female) |
| Admission rate | 62% |
| First-time Enrollment | 1,090 (542 male / 548 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 1,086 (540 male / 546 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 4 (2 male / 2 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 7,535 |
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
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Saint Joseph's University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 268th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 5% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | / |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | / |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 23 / 28 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 349th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 99% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 530 / 620 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 540 / 630 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 1070 / 1250 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 2,371 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $6,750 |
| Board Fee | $3,800 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Saint Joseph's University Ranks 4200th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,834 | 96 |  9% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $3,435 | 91 |  8% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $7,991 | 985 |  87% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,663 | 741 |  66% |
| Any financial aid type | 985 |  87% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Saint Joseph's University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 116 | 97 | 213 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 205 | 513 | 718 |
Hispanic | 100 | 104 | 204 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 86 | 90 | 176 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 5 | 3 | 8 |
White Non-Hispanic | 2,665 | 3,131 | 5,796 |
Race Unknown | 162 | 258 | 420 |
| Total | 3,339 | 4,196 | 7,535 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Saint Joseph's University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 4 | 4 | 8 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 17 | 9 | 26 |
Hispanic | 12 | 6 | 18 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 13 | 16 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 406 | 485 | 891 |
Race Unknown | 38 | 27 | 65 |
| Total | 480 | 544 | 1,024 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Saint Joseph's University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 93 | 154 | |
| 61 | 66 | 127 | |
| 83 | 43 | 126 | |
| 67 | 47 | 114 | |
| 63 | 42 | 105 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Saint Joseph's University Ranks 451st for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $72,425 ($76,649 male / $65,857 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 281 (171 male / 110 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 308 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.9 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $6,443,988 |
Saint Joseph's University Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
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.
Saint Joseph's University Academics
St. Joseph’s University (SJU) offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in arts and sciences and business. Undergraduate degrees include Asian studies, chemistry and medieval studies. Graduate programs include education, psychology and criminal justice.
The Religious studies department at St. Joseph’s is a study of Christian Theology coupled with a broad overview of religions. Classes in this major include American Catholicism, Gender and Christian Spirituality and Church and State.
The Actuarial Science Program at SJU helps students form strong analytical skills. Courses taught in this program include calculus, mathematics of finance and database management.
The Health Services program at SJU leans heavily on a carative model, patients coping with a disease, and follows that philosophy. Courses in the Health Services curriculum include health and society, health and the school aged child and organic chemistry.
The Erivan K. Haub School of Business offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in a bevy of fields including accounting, finance, and financial services. The school also runs the Center for Consumer Research and the Energy School which works to provide a forum for energy risk management.
Saint Joseph’s University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The Erivan K. Haub Business School is accredited by the International Association for Management Education.
Saint Joseph's University Admissions
New Students must fill out either a Saint Joseph’s University Application or the Common Application by at least the February before the students first semester. Along with the application students must pay a $60.00 fee, submit their official high school transcripts and SAT or ACT scores, submit a letter of recommendation from either a high school guidance counselor or teacher and complete an essay.
Transfer students must fill out all of the above including an official college transcript from each attended and a course syllabi from all college science and business courses.
SJU will also accept International students.
There may be different admission requirements for special programs in the school.
Saint Joseph's University Financial Aid
Approximately 85% of all SJU students receive aid in some form. The school offers grants, loans and work study programs.
Students must fill out the FAFSA to be considered.
Grants funded through SJU include the Federal Pell Grant, the PHEAA State Grant and the Pennsylvania New Economy Technology Scholarship Program.
Work Study Programs are awarded as part of a student’s financial aid package but does not guarantee a job.
Scholarships at SJU include the Villager Debating Scholarship, The Eagles Fly For Leukemia Scholarship and International Merit-Based Scholarships.
Saint Joseph's University Students
SJU offers a Campus Ministry in the context of Catholic Higher Education. Student run clubs and organizations include the Hawks for Life, The Polish Cultural Society and Hawks against Hunger. The school also sponsors many Greek Organizations on campus.
The Sports Complex at SJU offers an 8 lane indoor pool, four racquetball courts, a fitness center and four outdoor tennis courts.
St Josephs was founded in 1851 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has been ranked high in National Polls by U.S. News and World Report and Business Week.
The Campus at SJU sits on 103 acres in the suburbs of Philadelphia. The campus is known for its gothic architecture and beautiful landscaping.
Saint Joseph's University Athletics
Saint Joseph’s University offers 20 varsity teams all in the NCAA Division I. The Hawks compete in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Baseball, basketball and rowing are among the sports sponsored by the school.
The Men’s basketball team are the most popular at the school winning seven Atlantic 10 regular season titles and were the last Division I college basketball team to go undefeated in the regular season.
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