Saint Joseph's University
Admissions
Interested in attending Saint Joseph's University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Saint Joseph's University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Saint Joseph's University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Saint Joseph's accepted 86% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 8,751 people applied and 7,560 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Saint Joseph's University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 16% ended up enrolling at Saint Joseph's University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Saint Joseph's University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Saint Joseph's considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Class Rank
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Application Essay
- Recommendation(s)
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Standardized Test Scores
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Saint Joseph's University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Saint Joseph's University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.64. 23% of freshmen who attended Saint Joseph's were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 52% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Saint Joseph's is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Saint Joseph's University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
Early Decision
Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. Saint Joseph's' Early Decision acceptance rate is 67%, compared to 86% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend Saint Joseph's University, you might consider applying Early Decision.
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