Saint Joseph’s University Acceptance Rate (89%) & SAT/ACT

Q: What is Saint Joseph’s University's acceptance rate?

Saint Joseph’s University's acceptance rate was 89% for fall 2024: it admitted 9,443 of 10,631 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 89% for fall 2024

SAT, middle 50%: 590–680 reading and writing, 580–670 math

ACT, middle 50%: 28–31 composite

Average net price: $36,392 a year (2022–23)

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Saint Joseph’s University GPA requirements

Saint Joseph’s University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Saint Joseph’s University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Saint Joseph’s University acceptance rate

Saint Joseph’s University admitted 9,443 of 10,631 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 89%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Saint Joseph’s University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with 5,044 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Saint Joseph’s University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	590	630	680
SAT Math	580	620	670
ACT Composite	28	29	31
ACT English	27	30	32
ACT Math	24	27	28

24% submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores, as Saint Joseph’s University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1258 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Saint Joseph’s University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Saint Joseph’s University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Saint Joseph’s University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $36,392 a year at Saint Joseph’s University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Saint Joseph’s University?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Saint Joseph’s University admitted 89% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

How important is GPA for getting into Saint Joseph’s University?

A lot: Saint Joseph’s University requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, test scores, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Is Saint Joseph’s University test optional?

Yes. Saint Joseph’s University considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 24% sent SAT scores and 2% sent ACT scores.

What GPA do you need to get into Saint Joseph’s University?

Saint Joseph’s University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

What is Saint Joseph’s University's acceptance rate?

Saint Joseph’s University's acceptance rate was 89% for fall 2024: it admitted 9,443 of 10,631 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

How selective is Saint Joseph’s University?

Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Saint Joseph’s University admitted 89% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What SAT and ACT scores do Saint Joseph’s University students have?

The middle 50% of Saint Joseph’s University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 590–680 in reading and writing and 580–670 in math; ACT composite 28–31, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at Saint Joseph’s University?

Yes. Saint Joseph’s University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What is the average net price at Saint Joseph’s University?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $36,392 a year at Saint Joseph’s University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does Saint Joseph’s University consider legacy status?

Yes. Saint Joseph’s University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Before you apply, check Saint Joseph’s University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: Saint Joseph's University - PhiladelphiaU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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