Saint Joseph's University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$49,410

3.5% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$33,777

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

1.21%

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

88.7%

9,708 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

7,861

74.4% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

82.1%

1,294 Graduates

About

Saint Joseph's University is a higher education institution located in Philadelphia County, PA. In 2022, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Saint Joseph's University were General Special Education & Teaching (143 degrees awarded), Management Science (126 degrees), and Health Services Administration (101 degrees).

In 2022, 3,088 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Saint Joseph's University. 61.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,050 degrees), 8.01 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (256 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Saint Joseph's University is $49,410, which is $25,414 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Saint Joseph's University was 1.21%, corresponding to 21 out of the 1732 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Saint Joseph's University is $49,410, which is $25,414 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $33,777.

In 2022, 93% of undergraduate students attending Saint Joseph's University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$49,410

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Saint Joseph's University was $49,410. The cost of tuition at Saint Joseph's University is $25,414 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Saint Joseph's University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$33,777

2022 Value

1.01%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Saint Joseph's University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $33,777. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Saint Joseph's University grew by 1.01%.

This chart compares the average net price of Saint Joseph's University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,840

Room and Board

$930

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Saint Joseph's University was of $14,840 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 2.13% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $930. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.2% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Saint Joseph's University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Saint Joseph's University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 1.06% with respect to 2021, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Saint Joseph's University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.21%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Saint Joseph's University was 1.21%, which represents 21 out of the 1732 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Saint Joseph's University received 9,708 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 19.6% annual growth. Out of those 9,708 applicants, 8,609 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 88.7% acceptance rate.

There were 7,861 students enrolled at Saint Joseph's University in 2022. 28% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Saint Joseph's University has an overall enrollment yield of 12.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

88.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

8,609

Accepted Out of 9,708

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Saint Joseph's University was 88.7% (8,609 admissions from 9,708 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 83.1%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 19.6%, while admissions grew by 27.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Saint Joseph's University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

28%

Submission Percentage (2022)

307

Scores Submitted (2022)

28% of enrolled first-time students at Saint Joseph's University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Saint Joseph's University had a total enrollment of 7,861 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Saint Joseph's University is 5,850 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,011. This means that 74.4% of students enrolled at Saint Joseph's University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Saint Joseph's University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.1% White, 10.7% Asian, 8.34% Black or African American, 7.86% Hispanic or Latino, 2.72% Two or More Races, 0.153% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0636% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Saint Joseph's University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.7%), followed by White Male (32%) and Asian Female (7.07%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.5%), followed by White Male (14.9%) and Asian Female (12.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

74.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Saint Joseph's University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,861 students. The full-time enrollment at Saint Joseph's University is 5,850 and the part-time enrollment is 2,011. This means that 74.4% of students enrolled at Saint Joseph's University are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Saint Joseph's University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

86%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Saint Joseph's University was 86%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Saint Joseph's University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Saint Joseph's University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
4,963 enrolled students
Asian
843 enrolled students
Black or African American
656 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Saint Joseph's University is 63.1% White, 10.7% Asian, 8.34% Black or African American, 7.86% Hispanic or Latino, 2.72% Two or More Races, 0.153% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0636% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 228 students (2.9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 702 more women than men received degrees from Saint Joseph's University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Saint Joseph's University is white (2,050 degrees awarded). There were 8.01 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (256 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Saint Joseph's University is General Special Education & Teaching (143 degrees awarded), followed by Management Science (126 degrees) and Health Services Administration (101 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Saint Joseph's University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (485 degrees awarded), Business (1,173 degrees), and Biology (214 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Joseph's University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,903,440 people), Accountants & auditors (1,133,467 people), Other managers (1,066,503 people), Secondary school teachers (640,061 people), and Financial managers (604,140 people).

The most specialized majors at Saint Joseph's University in 2022 are Education (485 degrees awarded), Business (1,173 degrees), Biology (214 degrees), Social Sciences (186 degrees), and English (44 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Joseph's University are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Saint Joseph's University are Education (485 degrees awarded), Business (1,173 degrees), Biology (214 degrees), Social Sciences (186 degrees), and English (44 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saint Joseph's University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,605,775 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (1,062,125 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (940,650 people), Computer Systems Design (763,820 people), and Banking & related activities (625,982 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Saint Joseph's University.

Most Common (2022)

Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences
129 degrees awarded
General Finance
128 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
119 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Saint Joseph's University was Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences with 129 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Saint Joseph's University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,193

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

1,895

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 1,193 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Joseph's University, which is 0.63 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,895).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Saint Joseph's University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 154 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Joseph's University in Management Science, which is 1.54 times more than the 100 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 160 degrees were awarded to men at Saint Joseph's University in General Special Education & Teaching, which is 8.89 times more than the 18 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

75%

100% Completion Time

81%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 75% of students graduating from Saint Joseph's University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 81% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 81% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Saint Joseph's University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.62% of graduates (21 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
2,050 degrees awarded
Black or African American
256 degrees awarded
Asian
255 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Saint Joseph's University is white (2,050 degrees awarded). There were 8.01 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (256 degrees).

5.57% of degree recipients (172 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
1,195 degrees awarded
White Male
855 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
181 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Saint Joseph's University is white female (1,195 degrees awarded). There were 1.4 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (855 degrees).

Operations

Saint Joseph's University has an endowment valued at nearly $506M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −11.2M (−2.2%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Saint Joseph's University had a total salary expenditure of 307M. Saint Joseph's University employs 128 Associate professors, 119 Professors and 83 Assistant professors. Most academics at Saint Joseph's University are Male Professor (68), Male Associate professor (65), and Female Associate professor (63).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Joseph's University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 153 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 110 employees, and Service with 91 employees.

Endowment

$506M

2022 Endowment

33.7%

growth from 2021

This line chart shows how the endowment at Saint Joseph's University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$16.2M - Federal
$1.4M - State
$98.3k - Local

As of 2022, Saint Joseph's University received $16.2M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.4M from state grants and contracts, and $98.3k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$122M

2022 Salaries

55.2%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Saint Joseph's University paid a median of $122M in salaries, which represents 39.9% of their overall expenditure ($307M) and a 55.2% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 19.9% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 6.86% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$37M

Instructional Salaries

354

Number of Employees

In 2022, Saint Joseph's University paid a total of $37M to 354 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

128 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

153 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Saint Joseph's University were Associate professor with 128 employees, Professor with 119 employees, and Assistant professor with 83 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saint Joseph's University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 153 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 110 employees, and Service with 91 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Saint Joseph's University was Male Professor with 68 employees, Male Associate professor with 65 employees, and Female Associate professor with 63 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Saint Joseph's University.

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