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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Saint Joseph, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

76
%
Acceptance rate
3.4
Average High School GPA
1170
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Saint Joseph?

76%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Saint Joseph accepted 76% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 2,048 people applied and 1,611 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
1150 / 1392 (83%)
Men
459 / 656 (70%)

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 University of Saint Joseph:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

12%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 12% ended up enrolling at University of Saint Joseph, making their yield rate Low. 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 University of Saint Joseph by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Saint Joseph considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Volunteer Work

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Saint Joseph?

3.4
Average High School GPA
1170
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended University of Saint Joseph as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.4. 10% of freshmen who attended Saint Joseph were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 31% 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
4.00
9%
3.75-3.99
18%
3.50-3.74
21%
3.25-3.49
16%
3.00-3.24
17%
2.50-2.99
18%
2.00-2.49
1%

Saint Joseph is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

10%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

1%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
410
Math Mean
580
75th Percentile
560
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
440
Verbal Mean
590
75th Percentile
610
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
860
Composite Mean
1170
75th Percentile
1160

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to University of Saint Joseph. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

October 1
Application notification
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