Saint Joseph's University

Saint Joseph's University is moderately difficult to get into. The university admitted 89% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 9,708 applications received in 2023, 8,609 students were offered admission.

If you are planning on applying to Saint Joseph's University, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Students who submit their applications to Saint Joseph's University for fall semester should hear back from Saint Joseph's University by March 15.

Saint Joseph's University Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Saint Joseph's University's admissions stats.

Saint Joseph's University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.7
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	28%
Mean SAT Score	1218
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	41%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	6%
Waitlist	Yes

Saint Joseph's University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Saint Joseph's University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 1	December 15
Early Decision II	Yes	January 15	February 15
Early Action	Yes	November 1	December 15

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Applying Early to Saint Joseph's University?

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Saint Joseph's University offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 15.

🗓️ Early Decision II applications are due January 15. ED II Applicants will recieve their decision before February 15.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. Saint Joseph's University will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.

The early decision acceptance rate at Saint Joseph's University is 63%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 89%. In 2022, Saint Joseph's University admitted 65 of the 103 students who applied early decision.

Some students apply to college early because they believe it will boost their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of acceptance, since it demonstrates your interest in a school.

➡️ See a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Saint Joseph's University Admissions

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Is Saint Joseph's University Difficult To Get Into?

It is moderately difficult to get into Saint Joseph's University. Saint Joseph's University evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2022, Saint Joseph's University accepted 89% of students, around 8,609 of the 9,708 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Saint Joseph's University, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Saint Joseph's University

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Saint Joseph's University

In 2022, Saint Joseph's University waitlisted 255 students and 73 accepted a place on the waitlist. Of those, 13 eventually got in.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Saint Joseph's University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Saint Joseph's University

What does Saint Joseph's University consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Class Rank	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Application Essay	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Interview	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Saint Joseph's University for more information on admission factors.

Saint Joseph's University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Saint Joseph's University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Saint Joseph's University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Saint Joseph's University?

Students admitted to Saint Joseph's University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.7.

Out of all students that were admitted, 32% submitted a class rank. At Saint Joseph's University 28% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 52% were in the top 25% and 80% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Saint Joseph's University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	27%
3.75 and 3.99	20%
3.50 and 3.74	17%
3.25 and 3.49	15%
3.00 and 3.24	9%
2.50 and 2.9	10%
2.00 and 2.49	1%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Saint Joseph's University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Saint Joseph's University is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 41% of Saint Joseph's University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 6% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Saint Joseph's University?

To be competitive with other Saint Joseph's University applicants, you should aim to score between 1130 and 1300 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Saint Joseph's University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1300 and 25% of scored lower than 1130, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Saint Joseph's University student is 1218.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Saint Joseph's University students scored 660 or higher and 75% of students scored 570 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Saint Joseph's University students scored 660 or higher, and 75% scored a 570 or higher.

To be most competitive at Saint Joseph's University, you should strive to earn between 26 and 31 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 31 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Saint Joseph's University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 31, and three out of four students scored lower than 31 on the ACT.

A 26 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Saint Joseph's University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 26.

More Information on Transferring to Saint Joseph's University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Saint Joseph's University. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Saint Joseph's University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Saint Joseph's University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Saint Joseph's University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Saint Joseph's University.

Does Saint Joseph's University accept transfer credits?

✅ Saint Joseph's University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Saint Joseph's University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Saint Joseph's University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Saint Joseph's University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Saint Joseph's University?

❌ No, Saint Joseph's University is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you may want to send them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

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

✅ Saint Joseph's University's acceptance rate is 89%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Saint Joseph's University?

✅ Saint Joseph's University's early decision acceptance rate was 63% in 2021.

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