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Saint Joseph's University

Philadelphia, PA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate89%

Saint Joseph's University Academics

Saint Joseph's University requires at least 120 credit hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. Saint Joseph's University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Saint Joseph's University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 82% of students who start college at Saint Joseph's University graduate within six years.

Saint Joseph's University true.

Academic Options Yes No Note
Accelerated Degree Program
Transfer Credits Accepted
AP Credit Accepted
IB Credits Accepted
Summer Classes Available
New Student Orientation

Reminder: Saint Joseph's University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At Saint Joseph's University?

Saint Joseph's University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement as well as a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course Required?
2nd Language Yes
Math Yes
Science Yes
Computer No

Reminder: Check with Saint Joseph's University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Saint Joseph's University

When choosing a major, Saint Joseph's University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Saint Joseph's University.Saint Joseph's University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Saint Joseph's University false.Saint Joseph's University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.


Frequently Asked Questions About Saint Joseph's University


Does Saint Joseph's University Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Saint Joseph's University does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Saint Joseph's University Offer Online Classes?

✅ Saint Joseph's University true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Saint Joseph's University Give AP Credit?

✅ Saint Joseph's University true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Saint Joseph's University Have An Honors Program?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Saint Joseph's University, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Saint Joseph's University.

Does Saint Joseph's University Require Internships?

❌ Saint Joseph's University studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Saint Joseph's University does not require internships for students of any major, internships are a great way to get work experience, discover career paths that might fit you, or rule out ones that don't.


Additional Information About Saint Joseph's University


Saint Joseph's University Library

The main library on campus is the Post Learning Commons and Drexel Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Saint Joseph's University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Saint Joseph's University offers these dual degree programs:

•Pharmacy, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Saint Joseph's University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Saint Joseph's University has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Saint Joseph's University include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

7,863

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

89%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$51,340

Out-of-State

$51,340

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

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