Total Enrollment 8,337
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 14 : 1

Saint Joseph's University

http://www.sju.edu
5600 City Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19131-1395
(610) 660-1000

Saint Joseph's University is a Catholic and Jesuit university that instills in each member of its academic community: a love of learning and of the highest intellectual and professional achievement; moral discernment reflecting Christian values; and a transforming commitment to social justice. Saint Joseph's is a private Independent and Comprehensive university.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student
 
School Costs

At Saint Joseph's University, 92.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 81.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $12,933), and 49% receive loans ($6,863 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $11,800.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Saint Joseph's University is $34,548 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 6,520 people applied to Saint Joseph's University. Of the applicants, 82.0% were admitted (81.0% male & 83.0% female ) and 22.0% accepted (24.0% male and 20.0% female)

Of the 5,403 undergraduate students at Saint Joseph's University, 16.0% are part-time. A majority (89.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 81.0% of the 2,934 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     40.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     86.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     33.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     68.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     75.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     77.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline 11/15
Admissions Office Phone 610-660-1300
Admissions Office Email admit@sju.edu
Admissions Office Address Bronstein Hall, Saint Joseph´s University, 5600 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131-1395
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.sju.edu/admissions/transfer/index.html
Admissions Website http://www.sju.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.sju.edu/admissions/apply.html     Click here to request free info
Application Fee $60

In order to be accepted to Saint Joseph's University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Saint Joseph's University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 510
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 600
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 510
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 620
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 510
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 610
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 26
ACT English (25th Percentile) 21
ACT English (75th Percentile) 26
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 26
 
Saint Joseph's University Programs & Course Catalog
Instructional Technology Specialist Certificate This online, campus-free program is designed to prepare high quality professionals
capable of assuming leadership roles within the field of instructional technology in an
individual school, school district, or regional educational setting. ...show more »

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MS Business Intelligence The Master of Science in Business Intelligence Program at Saint Joseph’s University is designed for professionals looking to outperform their competitors by integrating technology and quantitative skills into a relevant, ...show more »

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MS Health Administration The M.S. in Health Administration and Health Education is designed for health
professionals, educators, and public service professionals who are interested both in
management/administrative aspects of healthcare and in the need for ...show more »

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MS Health Administration Ethics Students in Health Administration may pursue courses of study leading either to the
Master of Science in Health Administration with concentration options or a PostMaster’s Certificate. The M.S. program is ...show more »

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MS Health Administration Informatics Our online Master's in Health Administration is designed for healthcare professionals in the health delivery system who want to advance their career in the management and administrative aspects of health ...show more »

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MS Instructional Technology Specialist This degree provides valid methodologies for the development of curriculum and strategies for effectively applying instructional technology to an institution's core curriculum. The goal is to prepare high quality educators ...show more »

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MS Organization Development & Leadership The mission of the Saint Joseph’s University Master’s of Science in Organization
Development and Leadership is to provide working adults with an opportunity to learn,
explore, and share practical information, experience, ideas, ...show more »

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Online Homeland Security Certification The safety of the United States and its inhabitants from terrorists became a top priority for the government after the attacks on the World Trade Center towers in 2001. Consequently ...show more »

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Online Master's in Criminal Justice For as long as humans have observed the rule of law, some people have defied it. With an online Master's degree in Criminal Justice from Saint Joseph's University, you can ...show more »

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Online Master's in Secondary Education with OATCERT Certification Quality secondary education is indispensable in creating a bright future for individuals and nations alike. The Master's degree in Secondary Education from Saint Joseph's University provides you with scientifically researched ...show more »

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Online Master's in Special Education The curriculum of the Special Education program is designed to develop and refine competencies in professional educators in order to meet the demands of teaching students with special needs in ...show more »

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Online Master's in Special Education with Wilson Reading Certification Saint Joseph's University is proud to offer an online master's program in Special Education based upon Response to Intervention (RTI) leading to a Master of Science in Education degree.
The curriculum ...show more »

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Online Special Education Certification The Special Education Online Program is an online, campus-free program which can
lead to Pennsylvania Special Education teacher certification as well as to an MS in
Special Education. Candidates must ...show more »

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Online Wilson Reading System® Certification Earning the online Wilson Reading System® Certification will show that you have the knowledge you need to work with students who have a language-based learning disability, such as dyslexia, as ...show more »

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Post-Master Certificate in CJ with Behavior Analysis Specialization Coursework in Behavior Analysis is offered as a concentration in the M.S. in Criminal Justice or as a Post Master's. The application of behavior analysis is very broad, serving those ...show more »

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Post-Master Certificate in CJ with Homeland Security Specialization The safety of the United States and its inhabitants from terrorists became a top priority for the government after the attacks on the World Trade Center towers in 2001. Consequently ...show more »

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Behavior Analysis Certification The online master's degree in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Behavior Analysis serves those who provide a variety of behavior management services, including individuals trained as behavior specialists, mobile ...show more »

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BS in Professional and Liberal Studies The Online Bachelor of Science in Professional and Liberal Studies is a degree completion program that can immediately improve your job performance and enhance your future career potential. The strength ...show more »

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Homeland Security Certification Saint Joseph University's Post Master's Certificate in Homeland Security offers you the opportunity to enhance your professional development in the criminal justice field or shift the focus of your career ...show more »

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Master's in CJ with Behavior Analysis Specialization The online master's degree in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Behavior Analysis serves those who provide a variety of behavior management services, including individuals trained as behavior specialists, mobile ...show more »

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Master's in CJ with Homeland Security Specialization This course focuses on the consolidation of responsibilities and functions across agencies, at various jurisdictional levels, that have the charge of mitigating hostilities, threats, hazards, and consequences. Further, this course ...show more »

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Master's in Criminal Justice Saint Joseph's is at the forefront of education in crime prevention, analytical techniques, and all aspects of federal Criminal Justice system.

This graduate program is designed to meet the graduate educational ...show more »

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Master's in Secondary Education with OATCERT Certification secondary education is indispensable in creating a bright future for individuals and nations alike. The Master's degree in Secondary Education from Saint Joseph's University provides you with scientifically researched knowledge ...show more »

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Master's in Special Education Saint Joseph University's Online Master of Science in Special Education is based on Response to Intervention (RTI) leading to a Master of Science in Education degree. The program is designed ...show more »

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Master's in Special Education with Wilson Reading Certification The online Wilson Reading System® Certification from Saint Joseph's University provides teachers with the skills needed to help students become fluent, independent readers, using multi-sensory, structured language programs and strategies ...show more »

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Online Accelerated Teacher Certification (OATCERT) The Online Accelerated Teacher Certification (OATCERT) program is designed to aid working professionals earn their initial secondary (grades 7-12) teaching certificate or a Master's degree in Secondary Education within one ...show more »

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Special Education Certification The Special Education Department offers several certification options. Details
regarding each Special Education certification can be obtained by contacting Dr.
Cathleen Spinelli at 610-660-3164.
The Master’s in Education degree program is designed for ...show more »

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