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Saint Joseph's University, also referred to as SJU or St. Joe's, is a private, coeducational Roman Catholic university that was founded in 1851 by the Society of Jesus as the Saint Joseph's College. SJU is one of the member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. It ranked eighth among Best Universities-Master’s (North) in the U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges 2009" edition.
SJU enrolls over 7,500 students each year. It offers more than 50 undergraduate majors, over 10 special-study options, and over 25 study-abroad programs in various fields of study. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:
SJU has more than 18 varsity sports teams in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Their sports teams are nicknamed the Hawks.
Saint Joseph's University is in a large city, in Philadelphia, PA. The school has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation. Saint Joseph's University is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
There are more programs of study at Saint Joseph's University than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at the school include business and management and security and law enforcement.
Saint Joseph's University does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 500 to 600 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 510 and 610.
Some professors at Saint Joseph's University are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at the school are higher than most.
Saint Joseph's University, in 2007-2008, had 7,542 students (5,687 full-time equivalent).
Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at Saint Joseph's University belong to the Atlantic 10 Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Saint Joseph's University
5600 City Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131-1395
General Phone: (610) 660-1000
http://www.sju.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 900 | marketing, finance, business management, business, merchandising sales and marketing, accounting, special products marketing, MIS, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 332 | special education, elementary school teaching, instructional media design, reading teaching, education, secondary teaching, educational supervision, educational administration, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 259 | English, political science, sociology, history, international relations, liberal arts and sciences, creative writing, economics, ... |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 117 | criminology |
| Therapy and Counseling | 80 | psychology, organizational psychology |
| Science | 53 | biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics |
| Medical Administration | 39 | health care facilities management, health care administration |
| Family and Social Work | 29 | community organization, public administration, adult development and aging |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 26 | computer and info science, information science |
| Medicine | 19 | health professions |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 13 | nurse anesthetist |
| Religion and Philosophy | 11 | philosophy, religion |
| Art Studies | 9 | visual and performing arts |
| Law | 8 | legal professions |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | environmental control tech |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 5 | environmental science |
| Media | 2 | communication studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Saint Joseph's University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,103 | 50 |
| Master's degree | 799 | 34 |
| Associate's degree | 11 | 7 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 4 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Saint Joseph's University had a total enrollment of 7,542 students (5,687 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 58% |
| Graduate | 42% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 43% |
| New Jersey | 30% |
| New York | 9% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| Massachusetts | 3% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 87 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Saint Joseph's University offers campus housing for 2,423 of its 5,687 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,012 | 6,029 | 86% | 1,478 | 25% |
| Men | 3,181 | 2,668 | 84% | 690 | 26% |
| Women | 3,831 | 3,361 | 88% | 788 | 23% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 610 |
| SAT Writing | 510 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 100% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 9% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 32,860 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 32,860 |
| Room and board | $ 11,500 |
| Room charge | $ 7,250 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,090 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,500 |
Financial Aid:
Saint Joseph's University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 336700)
Saint Joseph's University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 45 | $112,218 | 19 | $103,705 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 48 | $91,479 | 32 | $79,091 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 54 | $74,180 | 41 | $70,958 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 31 | $50,204 | 20 | $45,498 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 178 | $84,286 | 112 | $74,290 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Baseball | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Track | Atlantic 10 Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 137 | 133 | 270 |
| Track | 17 | 23 | 40 |
| Basketball | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 83 | 95 | 178 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Financial Planning and Services
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
International Marketing
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
Special Products Marketing Operations
Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Special Education and Teaching, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Community Organization and Advocacy
Public Administration
LAW
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
European Studies/Civilization
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Italian Language and Literature
Latin Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse Anesthetist
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Saint Joseph's University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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