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How to Get Into Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA · Private nonprofit · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia Admissions Statistics

89%
Acceptance Rate
590-680
SAT Reading (mid 50%)
580-670
SAT Math (mid 50%)
28-31
ACT (mid 50%)
4,948
Undergrads
79%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia

The bar here is clear

Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia admits most qualified applicants. Clear the academic bar (the ranges below) and your odds are strong. The real questions become fit, cost, and whether it earns its slot on your list, not whether you can get in.

Position your scores against the real bands

The middle 50% of enrolled students sits around 1170-1350 combined SAT or 28-31 ACT. Above the 75th percentile, scores work for you and this can behave like a target. Below the 25th percentile, the rest of your application has to carry the file, treat it as a reach. Since scores are not required (test-optional) here, submit only if you're inside or above the band; a below-band score is information you don't have to volunteer.

Use the Early Decision round deliberately

Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia offers Early Decision, which is binding. The early bump is real but overstated (hooked applicants cluster early and inflate it). Spend ED once, on the school where it actually moves you a tier, and only if the money works without comparing aid offers. If that school is Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia, the deadline table below is your calendar.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia fits.

Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Early Action (EA) November 15, 2025
Early Decision (ED) November 15, 2025
Early Decision II (ED II) January 15, 2026
Regular Decision (RD) February 1, 2026

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $0
Test scores Not required (test-optional)
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Required

Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $67,954
Tuition & fees $53,260
Room & board (on campus) $16,240
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $29,689

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $22,570
$30-48k $23,022
$48-75k $24,297
$75-110k $28,772
$110k+ $33,222
19.8%
Students receiving Pell Grants
56%
Students taking federal loans
89%
Freshman retention rate
11:1
Student-faculty ratio

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