Saint Joseph's University
private · Founded 1851 · Philadelphia, PA
Acceptance Rate
86.40%
Enrollment
7,201
Tuition & Fees
$51,540
Graduation Rate
80.00%
Retention Rate
88.00%
Off-Campus Needed
3,168
SJU Report Card
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Academics
Selectivity, test scores, retention, and faculty access.
Value
Cost, aid, grants, and post-graduation earnings.
Diversity
Economic access, geographic mix, and gender balance.
Location
Safety, walkability, transit, and student nightlife.
Campus
Housing capacity, student body scale, and campus setting.
Outcomes
Graduation, retention, employment, and earnings.
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Can You Get Into SJU?
SJU admitted just 7,560 of 8,751 applicants — a 86.40% acceptance rate
Admissions Snapshot
57% above state avg
37% below state avg
Test Scores (Middle 50%)
SAT Reading & Writing
580–670
SAT Math
570–660
ACT Composite
27–31
What Will SJU Cost You?
Most students don't pay sticker price — 94.00% receive financial aid
Sticker Price
20% below state avg
Per-credit cost: $634 (part-time)
Financial Aid & Grants
Your estimated net price
On-Campus vs. Off-Campus Housing Cost
SJU's on-campus room and board adds up to $15,740 per year ($1,312/month). Many students find that off-campus apartments offer more space, kitchen access, and flexibility — often at a lower monthly cost.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus (avg) | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Housing | $10,000 | Varies |
| Monthly Equivalent | $833/mo | See listings |
| Meal Plan | $5,740 (required) | Flexible |
| Availability | 2,723 beds only | Hundreds of options |
What Can You Study at SJU?
Most Popular Undergraduate Majors
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other.
142 graduates · 64.08% women
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
137 graduates · 79.56% women
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
114 graduates · 53.51% women
Finance, General.
88 graduates · 12.5% women
Psychology, General.
74 graduates · 79.73% women
Accounting.
73 graduates · 43.84% women
Biomedical Sciences, General.
71 graduates · 78.87% women
Special Products Marketing Operations.
70 graduates · 54.29% women
Management Science.
61 graduates · 37.7% women
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
46 graduates · 69.57% women
Your major at this school
Grad students need housing too
With 2,373 graduate students and only 2,723 total dorm beds, most grad students live off campus.
See Apartments Popular with Grad StudentsWhat's It Like at SJU?
Philadelphia, PA — city
Student Body
From your state to this school
Student Demographics
Neighborhoods near SJU
Where students live around Saint Joseph's University — vibe, walkability, and commute at a glance.
How Does SJU Compare?
Institutional resources and student-faculty ratios
Student-Faculty Ratio
10:1
Peer Institutions
Schools that SJU reports as peers for academic and admissions benchmarking.
Will You Succeed at SJU?
88.00% of freshmen return for sophomore year — 80.00% graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rates
5% above state avg
9% above state avg
6-Year Graduation by Group
SJU Reviews
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3,168 SJU Students Need Off-Campus Housing
With 7,201 students and only 2,723 dorm beds, 44% of SJU students live off campus.
4,828
Undergraduates
2,373
Graduate Students
3,168
Need Off-Campus Housing
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with Saint Joseph's University.