Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia
Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19131-1395
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Top graduate earnings — known for business
Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia is a private institution in Philadelphia with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1256, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 4.7K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
80% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $86,881 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $35,487.
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Varsity Sports — Holy War
History & Fun Facts
- •Saint Joseph's University was founded by the Jesuits in 1851 as Saint Joseph's College.
- •Joseph's College started on September 15, 1851, when 36 students began classes in a building adjacent to Old St.
- •Joseph's College moved in 1866 from Willings Alley to a full block on Girard Avenue between 17th and 18th Streets in Philadelphia (now the location of Saint Joseph's Preparatory School).
- •Joseph's College moved to its present City Avenue campus in November 1927.
- •After raising over $1 million, Saint Joseph's College purchased twenty-three acres of land along City Avenue and began construction on Barbelin Hall, the first academic building on campus.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1256
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
46.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.3%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$21,500
Programs (146)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
88%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
35
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from PA state average + large city premium
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Plan Your Visit
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