Philadelphia, PA
Located in Philadelphia, PA, Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia is a private mid-sized school with roughly 4,948 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 89% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Health Professions and Related Programs), where graduates report median earnings of $122,633/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Decision I: Nov 15, 2026
- Early Action: Nov 15, 2026
- Early Decision II: Jan 15, 2027
- Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Confirm on Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia's acceptance rate?
Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia in Philadelphia, PA admits approximately 89% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia?
Admitted students at Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia typically score between 1170–1350 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia?
Admitted students at Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia typically score between 28–31 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia cost?
Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia's total cost of attendance is reported at $67,954 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia?
Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia's deadlines are Early Decision I Nov 15, 2026; Early Action Nov 15, 2026; Early Decision II Jan 15, 2027; Regular Decision Feb 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia require students to live on campus?
No -- Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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