C+
Above Average
Score: 60/100
Overall (traditional)
A+
Outcome Rating
91/100 · earnings-weighted

Saint Joseph's University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19131
Saint Joseph's University campus, Philadelphia, PA
Saint Joseph's University campus, Philadelphia, PA. Photo: dcsaint https://www.flickr.com/photos/dcsaint/538106102/, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A
86/100
Affordability
F
14/100
Resources
C+
64/100
Experience
A
86/100
Prestige
C
48/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

7,201
Total Enrollment
80%
Graduation Rate
88%
Retention Rate
10.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
86%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Saint Joseph's University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$86,881
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$66,438
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$25,500
Median debt at graduation
78.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,258
Average SAT
28
Median ACT
19.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 29% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 96th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (PA wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Saint Joseph's University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration$57,889$122,633+5%#9 of 29#9—
Computer Science$62,647$110,178+3%#113 of 349#100$27,000
Insurance$66,523$101,930+15%#3 of 21#4$21,500
Finance and Financial Management Services$66,072$96,993+16%#71 of 452#53$23,925
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$65,627$96,930+12%#33 of 126#36$26,000
Accounting and Related Services$69,807$93,585+23%#87 of 796#85$24,560
Economics—$87,943+6%#116 of 368#98—
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing—$86,383-3%#497 of 966#492—
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences$36,819$85,690+26%#8 of 61#9$25,500
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences—$84,658+38%#5 of 156#6—
Human Resources Management and Services$58,528$83,692+23%#18 of 187#15$23,970
Biology$33,767$82,769+45%#18 of 841#11$25,919
International Business$55,473$81,519+11%#29 of 115#31$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$49,742$81,233+19%#127 of 1176#108$19,500
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations$56,794$80,764+35%#1 of 42#1$26,250
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations—$78,554+29%#11 of 67#12—
Marketing$50,763$78,522+13%#78 of 516#81$26,000
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology—$75,549+50%#4 of 59#3—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$53,766$72,048+36%#24 of 476#23$29,449
Political Science and Government$38,894$69,816+10%#123 of 565#97$19,500
Special Education and Teaching$50,698$64,827+28%#8 of 177#7$27,000
Communication and Media Studies$38,024$59,929+6%#171 of 660#140$26,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$45,296$59,717+26%#37 of 680#22$27,000
Psychology—$56,647+12%#184 of 1027#142$27,000
Criminology$43,283$55,924+1%#58 of 113#52$21,625
English Language and Literature$31,266$52,137+7%#191 of 576#134$26,915
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$44,442—————
Chemistry$39,914—————

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

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  • Avg home value near campus: $164,563
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,629/mo — vs ~$1,111/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 19132 (15.3% cap, Philadelphia)

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🏆 Where Saint Joseph's University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥇
Special Products Marketing Operations
of 2 schools
🥈
Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other
of 4 schools
#4
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
of 15 schools
#5
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
of 8 schools
#18
Health Services Administration
of 30 schools
#29
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
of 67 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $51,140 $51,140
Room $10,000
Board $5,740
Total Cost (On-Campus) $69,600 $69,600

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
19%
Receive Pell Grants
64%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Management Science 186 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 146 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 126 grads/yr Pharmacy 114 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 114 grads/yr Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other 108 grads/yr Finance, General 104 grads/yr Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 94 grads/yr Special Education and Teaching, General 80 grads/yr Special Products Marketing Operations 76 grads/yr Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other 73 grads/yr Health Services Administration 69 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 63 grads/yr Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision 63 grads/yr Occupational Therapy/Therapist 59 grads/yr Biomedical Sciences, General 55 grads/yr Accounting 55 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 55 grads/yr Physical Therapy/Therapist 53 grads/yr Psychology, General 50 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Saint Joseph's University's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Data scientists
$113k/yr 245,900 jobs
General and operations managers
$103k/yr 3,712,900 jobs
Management analysts
$101k/yr 1,075,100 jobs
Business teachers, postsecondary
$97k/yr 103,100 jobs
Operations research analysts
$91k/yr 112,100 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Student Demographics

7,201
Total Students
58%
Women
97%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 64%
Hispanic 8%
Black 8%
Asian 10%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 66%
Hybrid (Some Online) 15%
Fully Online 20%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 97%
25-64 (Adult) 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Saint Joseph's University?
Saint Joseph's University has an acceptance rate of 86%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Saint Joseph's University?
Tuition at Saint Joseph's University is $51,140 for in-state students and $51,140 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University?
The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is 80%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Saint Joseph's University a good school?
Saint Joseph's University has a Repit College Score of 60/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Saint Joseph's University?
Saint Joseph's University has a total enrollment of 7,201 students. Most students (97%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology