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Saint Joseph's University (SJU) - Philadelphia,Pennsylvania

Online Education at Saint Joseph’s University

Certificate courses, undergraduate programs, and graduate degree programs are available for students opting for an online course at SJU. An application fee of $35 accompanied by official transcripts, up to date resume, letter of recommendation and an affidavit of financial support is required for online enrolment. 27 online programs across 5 disciplines are offered onl

76%

Acceptance Rate

$25,030

Avg.Financial Aid

003367

FAFSA Code

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Saint Joseph's University (SJU)

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Private, Not-For-Profit
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
4 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
Roman Catholic
Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.
MSCHE
Website
https://www.sju.edu
Student Population Number of Students attending College
7,589
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
Yes

Saint Joseph’s University was founded in 1851 and is located in Philadelphia just a block away from the historic Independence Hall. The campus currently functions with a body of 8500 students with over 55 majors. There are two main colleges; the College of Arts and Sciences and the Haub School of Business. SJU demands high personal achievement, a deep understanding, strong reasoning, and supreme moral character thus instigating in each student, the leadership qualities necessary in this fast-paced society.

Saint Joseph’s University is a private not-for-profit type university with a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
With 308 faculty members, the student-faculty ratio is 12:1.
University's acceptance rate is 78%.
Middle States Commission on Higher Education has regionally accredited Saint Joseph’s University.

SJU offers unique programs such as Study Abroad, Honors Program, Cooperative Education Program, Summer Scholars, Service Learning and Faith-Justice Studies.

Online Education at Saint Joseph’s University

Business Management
Education
Criminal Justice
Health Science
Behavioral Sciences

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Phone:

6106601000

Fax:

6106603300

Address

5600 City Avenue

Rankings

Saint Joseph's University is ranked #161 among the Top Colleges of the Country list.
Saint Joseph's University is ranked at #286 among America’s Best Value Colleges
It is ranked at #12 in the Regional Universities-North.
It is ranked at #4 in Best Colleges for Veterans list.

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
1st Feb
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
76%
SAT Range
1120 - 1290
SAT/ACT
Recommended
ACT Range
23 - 29
High School GPA
Required
Application Fee
$50
Accept Common App
Yes

Saint Joseph’s University Online Admissions

Saint Joseph's University Online admissions can be done by students who aspire to undertake certificates, undergraduate or graduate degree programs. Students are required to visit the official website of Saint Joseph's University Online to start the admission process. Students are required to submit an application fee of $35 along with other requirements such as official transcripts, an updated resume, a letter of recommendation, WES transcript evaluation and an affidavit of financial support. International students are required to submit their TOEFL or IELTS scores to determine their proficiency in the English language. International students can send their SAT or ACT score to be considered for merit-based scholarships.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$35,344
Average Annual Cost
$44,794

Additional Costs:

Books And Supplies
$61,994
Other Fees
$180
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
$14,840
Budget For Other Expenses
$1,324

Total One Year Cost

$61,994

Saint Joseph's University is a private not-for-profit university. The annual cost to attend the university, therefore, is much higher than the national average but for the infrastructure, resources, and the safe and supporting environment the university provides to its students and faculty the costs are totally justified. The average annual cost to attend Saint Joseph's University comes up to $61,994.

We have broken down and simplified the costs in the Cost of Attendance section for your perusal.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Student:Faculty Ratio

11:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

89%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

100%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$423

Faculty Overview

55%

Male Professors

45%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

4,904

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

12%

Full-time / Part-time

89% / 11%

Students Gender

Male

45%

US National: 44%

Female

55%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

77%

Unknown

Black

Hispanic

Two or more races

Non Resident alien

Asian

American Indian/Alaska native

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

56%

Out Of State

43%

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$79,940 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 97% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

97%

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

$9,424/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $5,416/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$5,416/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Hawks

School Colors

crimson and gray

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

261

Total Female Athletes

226

Intramural Sports

Sports Club

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Crew-Rowing

Golf

Lacrosse

Soccer

Tennis

Track and Field

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Crew-Rowing

Field Hockey

Lacrosse

Soccer

Softball

Tennis

Track and Field

Campus Security

Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by SJU. At SJU, $14,840 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. Saint Joseph's University has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at SJU costs around $5,416 per year. The university has taken a lot of measures to ensure the safety and security of its students. Some of these measures include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The university has enrolled around 46% male and 54% female students.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$48,400/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$59,600/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$20,503 - $27,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$213 - $280

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

98%

Average Aid Per Year

$25,030

Students Receiving Federal Grants

12%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,295

Students Receiving State Aid

10%

Average Aid Per Year

$3,187

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

98%

Average Aid Per Year

$24,084

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$34,569

$30K - $48K

$32,900

$48K - $75K

$31,963

$75K - $110K

$29,359

> $110K

$23,230

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$2,326,561

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$24,888,521

Scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study options are available to students in need of financial aid.

Students are required to fill in the FAFSA form to avail these facilities. The Saint Joseph’s University Federal School Code is 003367.

Federal Aids available include Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Direct Subsidized Loans, Direct PLUS Loans, Direct Unsubsidized Loans
State Aid awarded include PHEAA State Grant, Institutional Aid, Academy of Food Marketing Scholarships, Jesuit Preparatory Scholarship, Merit-based Academic Scholarships, SJU Theatre Company Scholarships, Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Military Aid such as the Tuition Assistance Program, Post 9/11 GI Bill is awarded to the student.

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Student Body

Students Gender

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Economic Diversity

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After Graduation

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Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

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