Founded in 1851, the Saint Joseph's University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Philadelphia (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Pennsylvania. This institution also has a branch campus in Lancaster. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Saint Joseph's University (SJU) is a medium sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Saint Joseph's University (SJU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 173-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SJU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name | Saint Joseph's University |
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Acronym | SJU |
Founded | 1851 |
Motto | Spirit, Intellect, Purpose |
Colours | Crimson and gray |
Mascot | The Hawk |
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Address | 5600 City Avenue Philadelphia 19131-1395 Pennsylvania United States |
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(610) 660 1000 |
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(610) 660 3300 |
Other locations | Lancaster |
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The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Saint Joseph's University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Saint Joseph's University's academic range and degree level offering.
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This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Saint Joseph's University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Saint Joseph's University.
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45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro) | 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro) |
International students |
45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro) | 17,500-19,999 US$ (15,950-18,225 Euro) |
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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.
This institution admits men and women (coeducational).
This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.
This institution acceptance rate range is 80-89% making it a least selective higher education institution.
This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.
Source: IPDES
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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This institution has a student enrollment range from 6,000 to 6,999, making it a medium-sized institution.
This institution's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.
This institution is a private higher education institution.
This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.
This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.
This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.
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Saint Joseph's University's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 192,264 physical volumes, 3,327 physical media, 128,285 digital/electronic media and 261 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 14 full-time employees, including 7 librarians. Saint Joseph's University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.
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In particular, the Saint Joseph's University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 2,609 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.
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In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.Yes
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Saint Joseph's University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.
uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Saint Joseph's University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.
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This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing, and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.
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