Saint Joseph's University Admission Requirements
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Saint Joseph's University Admission Overview
Saint Joseph's University admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Saint Joseph's University admitted 88.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.65 GPA (A-) and SAT 1170-1350 / ACT 28-31. Saint Joseph's University is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Saint Joseph's University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Saint Joseph's University Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia
Acceptance Rate
The Saint Joseph's University acceptance rate is 88.8%. Last year, 9,443 of 10,631 applicants were admitted. That is the 79th lowest acceptance rate in Pennsylvania.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Saint Joseph's University and can you get accepted?
Saint Joseph's University is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.
Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.65. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 14% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Saint Joseph's University GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.65Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.65
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Saint Joseph's University typically have around a 3.65 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Saint Joseph's University is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
26% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #21 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Saint Joseph's University SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1170-1350Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
24%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 590
- Math 580
- Composite 1170
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 680
- Math 670
- Composite 1350
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Saint Joseph's University typically score around a 1260 SAT (middle 50% 1170–1350) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 83rd percentile nationally. Saint Joseph's University ranks #22 in the state of Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1170 to 1350
SAT policy
Saint Joseph's University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1260 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Saint Joseph's University ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
28-31Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
2%25th Percentile Scores
- English 27
- Math 24
- Composite 28
75th Percentile Scores
- English 32
- Math 28
- Composite 31
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Saint Joseph's University typically have around a 29 ACT (mid-50 28–31) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 91st percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Saint Joseph's University places #20 among colleges in Pennsylvania and #188 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 28 to 31
ACT policy
You may apply to Saint Joseph's University without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 29.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
54% of Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 24% are in the top ten percent.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Feb 1, 2027Days left to Apply
133Applicants have 133 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Saint Joseph's University is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 88.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.65 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1170-1350); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=215770.
GPA calculator: Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026