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Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia

8/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Philadelphia, PA
5.0 1 review

#15 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

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Overview

Total enrollment

7,159

Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Website sju.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Best Colleges Rank

#173

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Saint Joseph's University, located in Philadelphia's City Line Avenue area spanning both Philadelphia and Lower Merion Township, operates from a main campus situated five miles west of Center City Philadelphia. Founded in 1851 by the Society of Jesus, SJU maintains its Catholic, Jesuit identity while serving as a comprehensive university with a mix of historic stone buildings and modern academic facilities across its 125-acre campus. The university is known for its Haub School of Business, particularly in food marketing and pharmaceutical marketing, along with strong programs in education and health sciences. Undergraduate students are required to live on campus for their first two years, with housing options ranging from traditional residence halls to apartment-style accommodations. As a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference, Saint Joseph's competes in NCAA Division I athletics, with men's basketball maintaining particular prominence through its longstanding rivalry with Villanova University in the annual Holy War matchup.

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Ratings

Saint Joseph's University is rated within the top 28% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

Overall Rating

8 out of 10
Academics

8 out of 10
Resources

7 out of 10
Outcomes

9 out of 10
Value

9 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#173
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#135
Best Colleges in Pennsylvania

#16
Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

#15
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#189
Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania

#17

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1170/1350
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 28/31
GPA 3.65

Acceptance Rate

88.8%

Applications Due Feb 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 14.1%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$53,260

Costs for Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$53,260
Books and Supplies		$1,160
Other Fees		$200
Room and Board		$16,240
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,520
Total One Year Cost		$72,380

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$64,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

76% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia are Business, Social Sciences, and Education. 46% of students major in Business, 13% in Social Sciences, and 7% in Education.