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IPEDS ID: 215770
OPE ID: 00336700
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Saint Joseph's University
5600 City Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19131-1395
General information:  (610) 660-1000
Website:  www.sju.edu
Type:  4-year, Private not-for-profit
Awards offered:  One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus setting:  City: Large
Campus housing:  Yes
Student population:  7,900 (5,331 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:  
15 to 1View note
The calculation used at our institution results in a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1.
Carnegie Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
Religious Affiliation
Roman Catholic
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services
5%
Special Learning Opportunities
ROTC (Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Credit Accepted
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
Tuition and fees$32,860$30,985$29,095
Books and supplies$1,500$1,500$1,500
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board$11,500$10,875$10,700
Other$2,500$2,500$2,500
Total Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
On Campus$48,360$45,860$43,795
  • All student expenses data apply to full-time first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
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Alternative Tuition Plans
Type of PlanOffered
Tuition guarantee plan
Prepaid tuition plan
Tuition payment planX
Other alternative tuition plan
Undergraduate students 2007-2008
Total grant aid received by all undergraduate students$48,792,250
Number of undergraduate students who received a Pell Grant532
  • Total grant aid includes dollars received from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources.
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid
Received aid: 94%
Did not receive aid: 6%
Percentage of students receiving grant aid by type
Percentage of students receiving grant aid by type
Total grants: 92%
Federal: 10%
Pell: 10%
Other Federal: 10%
State/Local: 8%
Institutional: 91%
Average amount of grant aid received by type
Average amount of grant aid received by type
Total grants: $13,971
Federal: $5,179
Pell: $3,031
Other Federal: $2,317
State/Local: $3,583
Institutional: $13,106
Percentage of students receiving loans by typeAverage amount of loans by type
Percentage of students receiving loans by type
Total loans: 53%
Federal: 52%
Non-federal: 21%Average amount of loans by type
Total loans: $12,059
Federal: $3,934
Non-federal: $20,997
  • For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
Fall 2008
Total enrollment7,900
Undergraduate enrollment5,331
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment194
Graduate enrollment2,569
Undergraduate Attendance StatusUndergraduate Student Gender
Undergraduate Attendance Status:
Full-time: 85%
Part-time: 15%Undergraduate Student Gender:
Male: 47%
Female: 53%
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity:
American Indian or Alaska Native: 0%
Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 3%
Black or African American: 8%
Hispanic/Latino: 3%
White: 81%
Two or more races: 0%
Race/ethnicity unknown: 4%
Non-resident alien: 2%
Undergraduate Student AgeUndergraduate Student Residence
Undergraduate Student Age:
24 and under: 89%
25 and over: 11%
Age unknown: 0%Undergraduate Student Residence:
In-state: 40%
Out-of-state: 59%
Foreign countries: 1%
Unknown: 0%
  • Age data are reported for Fall 2007.
  • Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Graduate Attendance Status
Graduate Attendance Status:
Full-time: 18%
Part-time: 82%
Undergraduate application fee (2008-2009): $60
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
TotalMaleFemale
Number of applicants7,0123,1813,831
Percent admitted86%84%88%
Percent admitted who enrolled25%26%23%
Admissions ConsiderationsRequiredRecommended
Secondary school GPAX
Secondary school rankX
Secondary school recordX
Completion of college-preparatory programX
RecommendationsX
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)X
Test Scores: Fall 2008 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scoresNumberPercent
SAT1,469100%
ACT1339%
Test Scores25th Percentile*75th Percentile**
NOTES:
*  25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading500600
SAT Math510610
SAT Writing510600
ACT Composite2226
First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor's degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Student retention:
Full-time students: 88%
Part-time students: 25%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate. At this institution, 88 percent of students entering students were counted as "full-time, first-time" in 2008.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002
Overall graduation rate:
Overall graduation rate: 79%
(*) Transfer-out rate:
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
  • (*) Not all institutions report transfer-out rates.
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor’s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor’s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's degree rate:
4-year: 68%
6-year: 75%
8-year: 75%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees:
Male: 78%
Female: 81%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees:
Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 78%
(!)Black or African American: 54%
(!)Hispanic/Latino: 79%
White: 80%
Race/ethnicity unknown: 77%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
  • (!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
  • One or more categories are not present in the race/ethnicity graph because of an insufficient number of cases.
Completions 2007-2008
sort byProgramAssociateBachelorMasterDoctor
  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
European Studies/Civilization-0--
Category total-0--
Biological and biomedical sciences
Biochemistry-4--
Biology/Biological Sciences, General-3410-
Category total-3810-
Business, management, marketing, and related support services
Accounting0884-
Actuarial Science-3--
Business Administration and Management, General37243-
Business/Commerce, General--94-
Finance, General-8848-
Financial Planning and Services--18-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General--11-
International Business/Trade/Commerce-125-
International Marketing-422-
Management Information Systems, General-1320-
Marketing/Marketing Management, General-14523-
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management30--
Special Products Marketing Operations-7611-
Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other-4450-
Category total6545349-
Communication, journalism, and related programs
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric-2--
Category total-2--
Computer and information sciences and support services
Computer and Information Sciences, General-719-
Information Science/Studies-0--
Category total-719-
Education
Art Teacher Education-2--
Education, General--32-
Educational Leadership and Administration, General--114
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision--16-
Educational/Instructional Media Design--45-
Elementary Education and Teaching-3727-
Health Teacher Education--5-
Mathematics Teacher Education--3-
Reading Teacher Education--40-
Secondary Education and Teaching-024-
Special Education and Teaching, General--10-
Special Education and Teaching, Other-5422-
Category total-932354
Engineering technologies/technicians
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other--7-
Category total--7-
English language and literature/letters
Creative Writing--17-
English Language and Literature, General180--
Category total18017-
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
Adult Development and Aging--2-
Category total--2-
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
French Language and Literature-0--
German Language and Literature-1--
Italian Language and Literature-0--
Latin Language and Literature-2--
Spanish Language and Literature-3--
Category total-6--
Health professions and related clinical sciences
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other-19--
Health/Health Care Administration/Management--5-
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management-034-
Nurse Anesthetist--13-
Category total-1952-
History
History, General-31--
Category total-31--
Legal professions and studies
Legal Professions and Studies, Other17--
Category total17--
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
Humanities/Humanistic Studies-0--
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies215--
Category total215--
Mathematics and statistics
Mathematics, General-8--
Category total-8--
Multi/interdisciplinary studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other-0--
Category total-0--
Natural resources and conservation
Environmental Science-5--
Category total-5--
Philosophy and religious studies
Philosophy-7--
Religion/Religious Studies-4--
Category total-11--
Physical sciences
Chemistry, General-5--
Physics, General-0--
Category total-5--
Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology-1--
Psychology, General-6514-
Category total-6614-
Public administration and social service professions
Community Organization and Advocacy--20-
Public Administration-7--
Category total-720-
Social sciences
Criminology14274-
Economics, General-16--
International Relations and Affairs-19--
Political Science and Government, General-39--
Social Sciences, General-0--
Sociology-33--
Category total114974-
Visual and performing arts
Visual and Performing Arts, General-9--
Category total-9--
Grand total111,1037994
2007-2008 Varsity Athletes
NCAA Division I-AAA MenWomen
All Track Combined3532
Baseball44
Basketball1313
Field Hockey22
Golf10
Lacrosse5428
Rowing3942
Soccer2623
Softball17
Tennis1210
Institutional Accreditation
AgencyPeriods of AccreditationStatus
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education(!)1/1/1922 -  Accredited
  • (!) Estimated date
2007 Crime Statistics
Arrests - On-Campus200520062007
Illegal weapons possession001
Drug law violations113
Liquor law violations401
Arrests - On-Campus Residence Halls !200520062007
Illegal weapons possession001
Drug law violations112
Liquor law violations301
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus200520062007
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible444
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery222
Aggravated assault132
Burglary7125
Motor vehicle theft240
Arson100
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus Residence Halls !200520062007
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible433
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery000
Aggravated assault001
Burglary342
Motor vehicle theft000
Arson100
  • (!) Residence Halls are a subset of On-Campus statistics
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • These data do not include incidents that: (a) took place off campus on public property immediately adjacent to and accessible from the Campus; (b) took place on a noncampus building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) incidents at buildings/property owned or controlled by an institution but is not contiguous to the institution. For further information, see http://ope.ed.gov/security.
Average amount of undergraduate student loans by type, 2007-2008
Loan typeAverage amount
FFEL Subsidized Stafford Loan$4,217
FFEL Unsubsidized Stafford Loan$4,273
Default Rates
Fiscal Year200720062005
Default rate2.4%1.7%1.6%
Number in default282927
Number in repayment1,1291,6461,619
Aid Programs
  • Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL)
  • Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan)
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