# Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia

Private nonprofit college in Philadelphia, PA. IPEDS ID 215770.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/saint-josephs-university-philadelphia · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/saint-josephs-university-philadelphia.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 89% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $29,689 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 79%; beats 84% of PA colleges and 88% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $86,881; beats 94% of PA colleges and 95% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $21,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,570 |
| 30-48k | $23,022 |
| 48-75k | $24,297 |
| 75-110k | $28,772 |
| 110k+ | $33,222 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.07 years on average (75% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $86,881 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,570 | $91,860 | 1.8 years |
| 30-48k | $23,022 | $93,700 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $24,297 | $98,889 | 1.9 years |
| 75-110k | $28,772 | $117,102 | 2.3 years |
| 110k+ | $33,222 | $135,214 | 2.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $67,954
- Tuition and fees: $53,260
- Housing and meals: $15,740; books: $1,050

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 590–680; SAT math: 580–670; ACT: 28–31 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 8,751 applicants, 7,560 admitted, 1,196 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 89%, ACT 28–31 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 86%, ACT 27–31 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (64 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $57,889 | $122,633 | not reported |
| Computer Science | $62,647 | $110,178 | $27,000 |
| Insurance | $66,523 | $101,930 | $23,016 |
| Finance | $66,072 | $96,993 | $25,000 |
| Management Science / Analytics | $65,627 | $96,930 | $26,237 |
| Accounting | $69,807 | $93,585 | $24,903 |
| Economics | not reported | $87,943 | not reported |
| Nursing | not reported | $86,383 | not reported |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $36,819 | $85,690 | $26,576 |
| Health Sciences | not reported | $84,658 | not reported |
| Human Resources | $58,528 | $83,692 | $23,970 |
| Biology | $33,767 | $82,769 | $26,228 |
| International Business | $55,473 | $81,519 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $49,742 | $81,233 | $22,375 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $56,794 | $80,764 | $26,500 |
| Entrepreneurship | not reported | $78,554 | not reported |
| Marketing | $50,763 | $78,522 | $26,149 |
| Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) | not reported | $75,549 | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $53,766 | $72,048 | $43,575 |
| Political Science | $38,894 | $69,816 | $20,000 |
| Special Education | $50,698 | $64,827 | $27,000 |
| Communications | $38,024 | $59,929 | $26,990 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $45,296 | $59,717 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | not reported | $56,647 | $27,000 |
| Criminology | $43,283 | $55,924 | $25,000 |
| English | $31,266 | $52,137 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Linguistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| German | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Classics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | $44,442 | not reported | not reported |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Neuroscience | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Earth Systems Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | $39,914 | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Policy Analysis | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Visual and Performing Arts | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Laboratory Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Information Systems | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration → Pharmacist: median wage $148,740 (Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD), $138,160 (PA), $140,910 (U.S.)
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $101,180 (Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD), $96,430 (PA), $97,550 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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