Saint Joseph's University

Saint Joseph's University is a urban private four-year institution located in Philadelphia, PA. As a private institution, it sets its own tuition and operates independently of state funding.

Saint Joseph's University is open or broadly accessible, with an acceptance rate of 86.4% based on IPEDS data. The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1150 and 1330 on the SAT (580–670 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, 570–660 Math). ACT composite scores for the middle 50% ranged from 27 to 31.

Tuition is $51,340 per year. Room and board costs approximately $18,260 annually. The average grant aid awarded to students is $26,584 per year. Approximately 94% of students receive some form of financial aid. 18% of students receive federal Pell Grants, which are reserved for students with demonstrated financial need.

Saint Joseph's University has a strong six-year graduation rate of 80%, according to IPEDS data. High first-year retention (88%) indicates that the vast majority of freshmen return for their sophomore year — a strong signal of student satisfaction and institutional support.

The student body includes White (64%), Hispanic (8%), Black (8%), Asian (10%), and international (4%) students, reflecting a diverse campus community. All data on this page is sourced from verified government databases including IPEDS and the College Scorecard. GradFax does not accept paid placements or rankings — every data point is citeable.