Saint Joseph's University
Saint Joseph's University is one of the one hundred nine private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Pennsylvania. The campus is located in an urban area, in Philadelphia.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 8,085 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,076 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 979 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 91%). Every year 82% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Saint Joseph's University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $43,700, and fees were $180. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $43,700 and $180 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students8,085 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio11:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate91% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
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Drexel University
4 miles away |
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11 miles away |
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Neumann University
13 miles away |
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Holy Family University
14 miles away |
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Gwynedd Mercy University
14 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 01/01/1922 - Current |
Admission
77%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1110 to 1290 |
| ACT | 23 to 28 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $50 |
| Graduates | $35 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $584/credit | |
| In State Students | $584/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $584/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $911/credit | |
| In State Students | $911/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $911/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $26,280 | $26,280 | $26,280 |
| ADN | 70 | $40,880 | $40,880 | $40,880 |
| BSN | 125 | $73,000 | $73,000 | $73,000 |
| FNP | 50 | $45,550 | $45,550 | $45,550 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 98% of Saint Joseph's University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 12% | $4,216 |
| Other Federal Grant | 11% | $1,206 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 10% | $3,230 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 97% | $22,903 |
| Federal Student Loans | 58% | $5,387 |
| Private Loans | 13% | $21,960 |
$35,290
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$25,033 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$27,000 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$28,776 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$32,092 |
| Over $110,000$36,797 |
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Student Population
5,144
Undergrads
2,941
Graduates
4,624
Women
3,461
Men
61%
Full-time
39%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
71% |
|
Black/African American |
9% |
|
Hispanic |
6% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
|
Non-resident alien |
4% |
|
Asian |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Pennsylvania state board of nursing.
