Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia
Faith-based college · Philadelphia, PA · 4,948 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
89%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1170–1350
ACT (middle 50%)
28–31
Average net price
$33,840
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$70,389
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
81%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia?
Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia accepts about 89 of every 100 applicants (89%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1170 and 1350 on the SAT. A score at or above 1350 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1170, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 28–31.
The latest federal data says Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $70,389 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $33,840 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $55,380 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$55,380
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$55,380
- Room & board$17,090
- Total cost of attendance$70,389
- Average net price after grants$33,840
Popular majors
Business, Health Professions & Nursing, Biology, Psychology, Social Sciences.
Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia FAQ
- What is Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia's acceptance rate?
- 89% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1170–1350. Aim for 1350 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 28–31.
- Is Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia cost?
- About $70,389 a year before aid; $33,840 on average after grants.
- What is Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia's FAFSA school code?
- 003367. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia receives your information.
- What is Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia's graduation rate?
- 81% of students finish within six years.
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