Campus & Student Life at Saint Joseph’s University

Home to about 4,299 undergraduates in 2020, St. Joe’s is a private university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, St. Joe’s offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by St. Joe’s can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our St. Joe’s Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Saint Joseph's University is Affiliated With the Roman Catholic Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.

St. Joe's Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at St. Joe's. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit St. Joe's Disability Services.

St. Joe's for the Military

While not a "service academy", St. Joe's does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit St. Joe's Veteran Services . For more information, check out our St. Joe's for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Saint Joseph's University

St. Joe's offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Saint Joseph's University

There were 4,299 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 3,945 (91.8%). Part-time attendance was 354 (8.2%).

Saint Joseph's University is Ranked #643 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, St. Joe's receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank St. Joe's #643 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at St. Joe's by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the St. Joe's Diversity Guide.

Saint Joseph's University Competes in the NCAA

St. Joe's has a total of 448 student athletes, 240 men and 208 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Saint Joseph's University Athletics