Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia Pennsylvania

Research-focused Jesuit university in Philadelphia with strong business programs and accessible admissions.

College statistics

Address:
5600 City Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
19131
Sector Group:
Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
https://www.sju.edu/
Setting:
City
Research Activity Tier:
Research 2: High Spending and Doctorate Production
Economic Mobility Index:
Lower Access, Higher Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Saint Joseph's University is a private research institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, affiliated with the Society of Jesus. The university emphasizes professional education and doctoral study, classified as Research 2 for high research spending and doctorate production. It serves approximately 7,200 students across undergraduate and graduate programs, with Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services as its primary undergraduate focus.

Annual tuition is $53,060, with a total cost of attendance of $69,300 including room and board. The university has accessible admissions, with an acceptance rate of 86.4 percent. Enrolled students typically score in the 75th percentile at 670 in SAT Reading and 660 in SAT Math; the 75th percentile ACT Composite score is 31. As a private institution with a substantial endowment of $454.6 million, many students receive financial aid and pay significantly less than the published tuition rate.

The university's economic mobility profile is categorized as Lower Access, Higher Earnings, reflecting its role in professional preparation and career advancement. Saint Joseph's suits students seeking a values-centered education with practical preparation for business and professional fields. For more information, visit sju.edu.