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Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia

Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia is a private nonprofit university in a large city in the Philadelphia, PA metro with 4,828 students and a 89% acceptance rate.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private nonprofit · City, large · 4,828 students · R2 research university

NCAA Division I · Atlantic 10 ConferenceEarly action Nov 15

Admission rate

89%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,258

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

27–31

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$29,689

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

79%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

88%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$86,881

10 years after entry

Students

4,828

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadlineDecision by
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.		November 15, 2026December 20, 2026
Early decision
Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding.		November 15, 2026December 20, 2026
Early decision II
A second, later early decision round. Also binding.		January 15, 2027February 15, 2027
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		February 1, 2027March 15, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: sju.edu · checked September 30, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$22,570
$30,001–48,000$23,022
$48,001–75,000$24,297
$75,001–110,000$28,772
Over $110,000$33,222

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreSaint Joseph's University - Philadelphia courseCredits
Calculus AB4MAT 161: Calculus I CCC Mathematics
Calculus BC4MAT 161: Calculus I and MAT 162: Calculus II CCC Mathematics
Biology4BIO 161: Human Organism No
Chemistry4CHM 100: Chemistry for the Consumer No
Physics 14
PHY 101: General Physics I and 101L: General…PHY 101: General Physics I and 101L: General Physics Laboratory I CCC Natural Science
English Literature and Composition4
ENG 101: Craft of Language (ENG 113 if you have…ENG 101: Craft of Language (ENG 113 if you have credit for both this exam and the ENG Lang & Comp exam) CCC Rhetoric & Comp
United States History4
HIS 201: History of the United States and HIS…HIS 201: History of the United States and HIS 202: History of the United States No
Psychology4PSY 100: Introductory Psychology CCC Social Science
Show all 41 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB4MAT 161: Calculus I CCC Mathematics
Calculus BC4MAT 161: Calculus I and MAT 162: Calculus II CCC Mathematics
Biology4BIO 161: Human Organism No
Chemistry4CHM 100: Chemistry for the Consumer No
Physics 14
PHY 101: General Physics I and 101L: General…PHY 101: General Physics I and 101L: General Physics Laboratory I CCC Natural Science
English Literature and Composition4
ENG 101: Craft of Language (ENG 113 if you have…ENG 101: Craft of Language (ENG 113 if you have credit for both this exam and the ENG Lang & Comp exam) CCC Rhetoric & Comp
United States History4
HIS 201: History of the United States and HIS…HIS 201: History of the United States and HIS 202: History of the United States No
Psychology4PSY 100: Introductory Psychology CCC Social Science
Statistics4MAT 118: Introduction to Statistics CCC Mathematics
Computer Science A4CSC 120: Computer Science I No
Macroeconomics4ECN 102: Introductory Economics Macro CCC Social Science
Microeconomics4ECN 101: Introductory Economics Micro CCC Social Science
World History: Modern4HIS 101 CCC World History
Environmental Science4ENV 105: The Environment No
Physics 24
PHY 102: General Physics II and 102L: General…PHY 102: General Physics II and 102L: General Physics Laboratory II CCC Natural Science
European History4HIS 209 No
Human Geography4INT 196: Interdisciplinary Elective credit No
Computer Science Principles4CSC 196: Computer Science Elective No
Music Theory4MTF 151: Music Fundamentals CCC FPADC
African American History4HIS 196: History elective No
Art: 2D Art and Design4ART 196 No
Art: 3D Art and Design4ART 196 No
Art: Drawing4ART 196 No
Art: History or Art4ART 196 No
Chinese Language and Culture4CHN 202: Intermediate Chinese II CCC Non-Native Language
Chinese Language and Culture5
CHN 202: Intermediate Chinese II and CHN 301…CHN 202: Intermediate Chinese II and CHN 301: Chinese Conv and Comp CCC Non-Native Language
Comparative Government and Politics4POL 113: Intro to Comparative Politics CCC Social Science
Cybersecurity4CSC 196: Computer Science Elective No
English and Language Composition4ENG 101: Craft of Language CCC Rhetoric & Comp
French Language and Culture4FRE 202: Intermediate French II CCC Non-Native Language
French Language and Culture5
FRE 202: Intermediate French II and 301: French…FRE 202: Intermediate French II and 301: French Conversation CCC Non-Native Language
German Language and Culture4GRM 202: Intermediate German II CCC Non-Native Language
German Language and Culture5
GRM 202: Intermediate German II and 301: German…GRM 202: Intermediate German II and 301: German Conversation CCC Non-Native Language
Government and Politics: United States4POL 196 CCC Social Science
Italian Language and Culture4ITA 202: Intermediate Italian II CCC Non-Native Language
Italian Language and Culture5
ITA 202: Intermediate Italian II and ITA 301…ITA 202: Intermediate Italian II and ITA 301: Italian Conversation CCC Non-Native Language
Japanese Language and Culture4JPN 202: Intermediate Japanese II CCC Non-Native Language
Japanese Language and Culture5
JPN 202: Intermediate Japanese II and JPN 301…JPN 202: Intermediate Japanese II and JPN 301: Japanese Conversation CCC Non-Native Language
Latin4LAT 202: Intermediate Latin II CCC Non-Native Language
Latin5
LAT 202: Intermediate Latin II and LAT 301…LAT 202: Intermediate Latin II and LAT 301: Oratory CCC Non-Native Language
Mathematics: Calculus AB Subscore on the BC exam4MAT 161: Calculus I CCC Mathematics
Mathematics: Precalculus4MAT 120 Precalculus CCC Mathematics
Networking4CSC 196: Computer Science Elective no
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism4
PHY 106: University Physics II and 106L…PHY 106: University Physics II and 106L: University Physics Laboratory II CCC Natural Science
Physics C: Mechanics4
PHY 105: University Physics I and 105L…PHY 105: University Physics I and 105L: University Physics Laboratory I CCC Natural Science
Spanish Language or Literature4SPA 202: Intermediate Spanish II CCC Non-Native Language
Spanish Language or Literature5
SPA 202: Intermediate Spanish II and SPA 301…SPA 202: Intermediate Spanish II and SPA 301: Spanish Conversation CCC Non-Native Language
Spanish Literature and Culture5SPA 301: Spanish Conversation CCC Non-Native Language

Source: doc-0o-4o-docstext.googleusercontent.com · checked September 26, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other108
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other94
Marketing/Marketing Management81
Finance76
Biomedical Sciences55
Special Products Marketing Operations55
Biology/Biological Sciences51
Psychology44
Show the other 56 majors
Business Administration and Management43
Management Science39
Accounting36
Speech Communication and Rhetoric32
Elementary Education and Teaching32
Insurance29
Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other25
Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations17
Biochemistry17
Computer Science15
Political Science and Government14
Criminology12
History12
Education, Other11
Sociology11
English Language and Literature10
International Business/Trade/Commerce10
Organizational Behavior Studies9
Chemistry8
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration7
Environmental Science7
International Relations and Affairs6
Neuroscience6
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies5
Pharmacology and Toxicology5
Applied Behavior Analysis5
Economics5
Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other5
Art/Art Studies5
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist5
Information Technology4
Actuarial Science3
Art History, Criticism and Conservation3
Physics3
Philosophy3
Exercise Science and Kinesiology3
Linguistics3
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision2
Mathematics Teacher Education2
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other2
Mathematics2
Data Science2
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics2
Communication Sciences and Disorders2
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry2
Health Services Administration2
Small Business Administration/Management2
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management1
Music1
Religion/Religious Studies1
Microbiology1
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics1
History Teacher Education1
Chemistry Teacher Education1
English/Language Arts Teacher Education1
Art Teacher Education1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Atlantic 10 Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Atlantic 10 Conference

Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Faith groups

Hillel, Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD

6,330,422 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Nearest hub airport

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 15.3 of 20

Elevation

276 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

28°F

July high

89°F

Annual snowfall

16.1 in

Days at 90°F or higher

40 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,620 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size