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Saint Joseph's University
Saint Joseph's University
PHILADELPHIA, PA . 4 Year 3.6
#509 in Best Colleges in America
5600 CITY AVE PHILADELPHIA, PA 19131

Overview

Saint Joseph's University is a private Jesuit university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded in 1851. It is renowned for its educational philosophy that balances humanistic traditions with a practical approach. The university offers programs through its School of Business, College of Arts and Sciences, and College of Health Professions, with particular programs in business, marketing, and health sciences being highly sought after by students. The campus culture emphasizes ethics and social responsibility, with a strong focus on the educational mission of “serving others.” The campus combines urban convenience with green spaces, offers abundant academic resources, and provides internship and career development support, making it a university that seamlessly blends traditional values with modern vitality.

Rankings

  • 36

    #36 in Best Catholic Colleges in America

  • 3

    #3 6 in Best Catholic Colleges in America

  • 100

    #100 in Best Colleges with No Application Fee in America

  • Best Catholic Colleges in America 36 of 160
  • Best Colleges with No Application Fee in America 100 of 684
  • Best Colleges for Accounting and Finance in America 135 of 828

Academics

  • BAcademics
  • B+Value
  • B+Diversity
  • B Campus
  • B+Athletics
  • BParty Scene
  • B+Professors
  • B+Location
  • B Dorms
  • C Campus Food
  • A Student Life
  • B Safety

Majors

  • Marketing
    225 Graduates
  • Finance
    112 Graduates
  • Management Sciences and Information Systems
    101 Graduates
  • Communications
    78 Graduates
  • Health Professions
    77 Graduates
  • Accounting
    75 Graduates
  • Psychology
    73 Graduates
  • Biology
    66 Graduates
  • Insurance
    52 Graduates
  • Hospitality and Tourism Management
    37 Graduates

Admissions

  • February 1
    Application Deadline
  • 83%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $30,728
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    99%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    83%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    95%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    3,859 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    337
  • Undergrads Over 25
    3%
  • Pell Grant
    18%
  • Varsity Athletes
    16%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Atlantic 10 Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I (without football)

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