Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia campus

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Saint Joseph's University Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Low

Racial Diversity Index: 34%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Saint Joseph's University are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 20% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia students
Race Percent of Students
White
80%
Black
7%
Hispanic
6%
Asian
2%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
2%
International
2%
Race Unknown
2%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 49%

There are 38% more female students than male students enrolled at Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia with a gender ratio of 58% women to 42% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Saint Joseph's University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
42%
Women
58%
Enrollment by gender for Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia students
Gender Number of Students
Men
3,014
Women
4,145

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 43%

Saint Joseph's University draws 58 percent of students from Pennsylvania, 41 percent from other states, and 2 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Pennsylvania, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Saint Joseph's University Philadelphia students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
58%
Out of State
41%
Foreign
2%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$79,940 per year

21% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

7,159
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 8.1%
Part-time undergraduates 12.1%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=215770.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026