Saint Joseph's University
School Overview
Saint Joseph's University is a private institution that was founded in 1851. In the 2026 edition of Best Colleges, Saint Joseph's University is ranked No. #6 in Regional Universities North. It's also ranked No. #2 in Best Colleges for Veterans. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,044 (fall 2024), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 156 acres. The student-faculty ratio at Saint Joseph's University is 11:1, and it utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Saint Joseph's University accepts the Common Application and has a test-optional admissions policy. The school's tuition and fees are $55,380. Sixty-two percent of first-year students receive need-based financial aid, and the average net price for federal loan recipients is $31,894. The four-year graduation rate is 75%. Six years after graduation, the median salary for graduates is $66,438.Saint Joseph's University is a private institution that was founded in 1851. In the 2026 edition of Best Colleges, Saint Joseph's University is ranked No. #6 in Regional Universities North. It's also ranked No. #2 in Best Colleges for Veterans. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,044 (fall 2024), its setting is urban, and the campus size is 156 acres. The student-faculty ratio at Saint Joseph's University is 11:1, and it utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Saint Joseph's University accepts the Common Application and has a test-optional admissions policy. The school's tuition and fees are $55,380. Sixty-two percent of first-year students receive need-based financial aid, and the average net price for federal loan recipients is $31,894. The four-year graduation rate is 75%. Six years after graduation, the median salary for graduates is $66,438.+ Show More At-a-GlanceSettingUrbanTuition & Fees$55,380Undergraduate Enrollment5,044Acceptance Rate89%Degrees offered:Bachelor’s DegreeVisit School Website5600 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19131Work at this school? Claim it here
Academics & Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 89%
- SAT Range: 1170-1350
- ACT Range: 28-31
- High School GPA: 3.7
- Graduation Rate (4yr): 75%
- Student-Faculty Ratio: 11:01
- Classes Under 20: 37%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,044
- Degrees Offered: Bachelor’s Degree
Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees: $55,380
- Food & Housing: $17,090
- Annual Cost: $31,894
- Avg Need-Based Aid: $41,086
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College Rankings
- #6 Regional Universities North
- #184 Best Value Schools