Saint Joseph's University

www.sju.edu

Add Comparison

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$51,140

3.5% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$36,392

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

86.4%

8,751 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

7,201

77.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

79.8%

1,140 Graduates

About

Saint Joseph's University is a higher education institution located in Philadelphia County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Saint Joseph's University were Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, & Administration (142 degrees awarded), Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (140 degrees), and General Marketing & Marketing Management (124 degrees).

In 2023, 3,220 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Saint Joseph's University. 61.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,059 degrees), 6.64 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (310 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Saint Joseph's University is $51,140, which is $26,565 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Saint Joseph's University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,165 total borrowers.

Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Masters Colleges and Universities

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Saint Joseph's University is $51,140, which is $26,565 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $36,392.

In 2023, 94% of undergraduate students attending Saint Joseph's University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$51,140

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Saint Joseph's University was $51,140. The cost of tuition at Saint Joseph's University is $26,565 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Saint Joseph's University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$36,392

2023 Value

7.74%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Saint Joseph's University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $36,392. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Saint Joseph's University grew by 7.74%.

This chart compares the average net price of Saint Joseph's University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,285

Room and Board

$950

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Saint Joseph's University was of $15,285 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $950. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.15% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Saint Joseph's University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at Saint Joseph's University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.08% with respect to 2022, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Saint Joseph's University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Saint Joseph's University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2165 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Saint Joseph's University received 8,751 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 9.86% annual growth. Out of those 8,751 applicants, 7,560 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 86.4% acceptance rate.

There were 7,201 students enrolled at Saint Joseph's University in 2023. 30% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Saint Joseph's University has an overall enrollment yield of 15.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

86.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

7,560

Accepted Out of 8,751

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Saint Joseph's University was 86.4% (7,560 admissions from 8,751 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 88.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 9.86%, while admissions declined by 12.2%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Saint Joseph's University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

30%

Submission Percentage (2023)

361

Scores Submitted (2023)

30% of enrolled first-time students at Saint Joseph's University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Saint Joseph's University had a total enrollment of 7,201 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Saint Joseph's University is 5,560 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,641. This means that 77.2% of students enrolled at Saint Joseph's University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Saint Joseph's University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.6% White, 10.2% Asian, 8.46% Hispanic or Latino, 8.23% Black or African American, 2.78% Two or More Races, 0.125% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0694% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Saint Joseph's University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.8%), followed by White Male (32.3%) and Asian Female (6.72%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.9%), followed by White Male (16%) and Asian Female (12.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

77.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Saint Joseph's University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,201 students. The full-time enrollment at Saint Joseph's University is 5,560 and the part-time enrollment is 1,641. This means that 77.2% of students enrolled at Saint Joseph's University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Saint Joseph's University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

88%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Saint Joseph's University was 88%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Saint Joseph's University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Saint Joseph's University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
4,581 enrolled students
Asian
735 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
609 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Saint Joseph's University is 63.6% White, 10.2% Asian, 8.46% Hispanic or Latino, 8.23% Black or African American, 2.78% Two or More Races, 0.125% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0694% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 180 students (2.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 762 more women than men received degrees from Saint Joseph's University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Saint Joseph's University is white (2,059 degrees awarded). There were 6.64 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (310 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Saint Joseph's University is Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, & Administration (142 degrees awarded), followed by Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (140 degrees) and General Marketing & Marketing Management (124 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Saint Joseph's University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Business (1,308 degrees awarded), Education (452 degrees), and Biology (202 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Joseph's University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,760,282 people), Accountants & auditors (1,110,670 people), Other managers (1,081,556 people), Secondary school teachers (652,775 people), and Financial managers (625,539 people).

The most specialized majors at Saint Joseph's University in 2023 are Business (1,308 degrees awarded), Education (452 degrees), Biology (202 degrees), Language & Linguistics (27 degrees), and Social Sciences (149 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Joseph's University are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Saint Joseph's University are Business (1,308 degrees awarded), Education (452 degrees), Biology (202 degrees), Language & Linguistics (27 degrees), and Social Sciences (149 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Joseph's University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,605,775 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (1,062,125 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (940,650 people), Computer Systems Design (763,820 people), and Banking & related activities (625,982 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Saint Joseph's University.

Most Common (2023)

Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, & Administration
142 degrees awarded
Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences
140 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
124 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Saint Joseph's University was Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, & Administration with 142 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Saint Joseph's University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,229

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,991

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,229 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Joseph's University, which is 0.617 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,991).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Saint Joseph's University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 137 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Joseph's University in Management Science, which is 1.25 times more than the 110 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 158 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Joseph's University in General Special Education & Teaching, which is 19.8 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

75%

100% Completion Time

82%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 75% of students graduating from Saint Joseph's University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 82% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 82% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Saint Joseph's University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.46% of graduates (28 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,059 degrees awarded
Asian
310 degrees awarded
Black or African American
254 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Saint Joseph's University is white (2,059 degrees awarded). There were 6.64 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (310 degrees).

4.81% of degree recipients (155 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,247 degrees awarded
White Male
812 degrees awarded
Asian Female
209 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Saint Joseph's University is white female (1,247 degrees awarded). There were 1.54 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (812 degrees).

Operations

Saint Joseph's University has an endowment valued at nearly $468M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.95M (0.629%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Saint Joseph's University had a total salary expenditure of 273M. Saint Joseph's University employs 123 Professors, 119 Associate professors and 113 Assistant professors. Most academics at Saint Joseph's University are Male Professor (74), Female Assistant professor (66), and Male Associate professor (61).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Joseph's University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 133 employees, Service, with 94 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 86 employees.

Endowment

$468M

2023 Endowment

7.57%

decline from 2022

Saint Joseph's University has an endowment valued at about $468M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Saint Joseph's University declined 7.57% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $418M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Saint Joseph's University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$5.27M - Federal
$2.91M - State
$109k - Local

As of 2023, Saint Joseph's University received $5.27M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.91M from state grants and contracts, and $109k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$108M

2023 Salaries

12%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Saint Joseph's University paid a median of $108M in salaries, which represents 39.5% of their overall expenditure ($273M) and a 12% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 55.2% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 19.9% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$39.1M

Instructional Salaries

369

Number of Employees

In 2023, Saint Joseph's University paid a total of $39.1M to 369 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

123 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

133 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Saint Joseph's University were Professor with 123 employees, Associate professor with 119 employees, and Assistant professor with 113 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Joseph's University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 133 employees, Service with 94 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 86 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Saint Joseph's University was Male Professor with 74 employees, Female Assistant professor with 66 employees, and Male Associate professor with 61 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Saint Joseph's University.

Keep Exploring

Creighton University

University

University of Michigan-Dearborn

University

Bradley University

University

Point Loma Nazarene University

University

SUNY Polytechnic Institute

University