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Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private

86%acceptance rate
1140–1300SAT middle 50%
26–31ACT middle 50%
$36,392average net price

Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia admitted 86% of 8,751 applicants (Common Data Set 2023-2024). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1140–1300 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 80% of students graduate within six years.

Your chances at Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia

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Early decision and early action

Early decision applicants were admitted at 67% (72 of 108), compared with 86% for all applicants.

Early action applicants were admitted at 92% (4,996 of 5,423).

Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.

412 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 141 took it, and 34 were admitted from it.

What admissions weighs

How Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • Class rank
  • GPA

Important

  • Essay
  • Recommendations

Considered

  • Test scores
  • Interview
  • Activities
  • Talent or ability
  • Character
  • First generation
  • Legacy
  • Volunteering
  • Work experience
  • Showing interest

Not considered

  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Religion

High school GPA

First-year students averaged a 3.80 GPA. 23% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.

  • 4.035%
  • 3.75–3.9919%
  • 3.50–3.7415%
  • 3.25–3.4914%
  • 3.00–3.248%
  • 2.50–2.998%
  • 2.00–2.491%
  • Under 2.00%

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $69,600 a year. After grants, students paid $36,392 on average.

Average price after grants, by family income:

  • $0–30k$30,742
  • $30–48k$33,882
  • $48–75k$33,514
  • $75–110k$37,264
  • $110k+$36,689

Quick answers

What is Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia’s acceptance rate?

Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia admitted 86% of applicants: 7,560 of 8,751 (Common Data Set 2023-2024).

What SAT score do you need for Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia?

The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1140 to 1300, with a median around 1220. A score at or above 1220 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.

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