More selective than 89% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $47,879. College Scorecard.
Higher than 69% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover and 77% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 94% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover and 95% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster acceptance rate & admissions
Of 451 applicants, Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster admitted 199 and 93 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class).
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
State aid: Pennsylvania residents with financial need may receive a PA State Grant: up to $6,000 a year in 2026-27 at approved colleges, depending on need and the college. Not included in the prices above. Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), PA State Grant
Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster majors, earnings & careers
Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster offers 4 bachelor's majors across 2 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Science & Math · 1
Highest-earning majors at Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $86,383 | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $85,690 | $26,576 |
| Biology | $82,769 | $26,228 |
Quick list of all 4 majors
- Biology$82,769
- Health Administration—
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other$85,690
- Nursing$86,383
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Biology → Biological technician
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.4% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Lancaster
Overall prices in the Lancaster, PA area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,553. Housing costs 6% below the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 44 inches of rain a year, 21 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: hurricane (relatively high); river flooding (relatively high); winter weather (very high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Lancaster County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Lancaster County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster with similar schools
Similar private colleges in Pennsylvania by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster | 41% | $42,478 | 69% | $86,881 | This school |
| Dickinson College | 42% | $37,607 | 80% | $70,204 | |
| Allegheny College | 55% | $22,940 | 73% | $62,069 | |
| Gettysburg College | 39% | $31,490 | 83% | $71,517 | |
| Lancaster Bible College | 56% | $25,480 | 67% | $44,096 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster would cost you $4,871 more per year than Dickinson College, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster.
- Dickinson College gives aided families $39,894 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Pennsylvania resident | Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster | Dickinson College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price | $47,879 | $82,902 | −$35,023 |
| Average grants | −$5,401 | −$45,295 | +$39,894 |
| You pay | $42,478 | $37,607 | +$4,871 |
“+” means Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster
What is the Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster acceptance rate?
Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster accepts 41% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 199 of 451 applicants were admitted.
How much does Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $47,879 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $42,478 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $37,532 and families earning $110k+ pay $47,879.
How much do Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster graduates earn?
Former Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster students earn a median $86,881 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster graduation rate?
69% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 81% return for their second year.
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/saint-josephs-university-lancaster (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).