Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1851, Saint Joseph's University advances the professional and personal ambitions of men and women by providing a demanding, yet supportive, educational experience. One of only 152 schools with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter and AACSB business school accreditation, Saint Joseph's is home to 4,650 traditional undergraduate day students, 700 College of Professional and Liberal Studies adult undergraduates, and 3,600 graduate and doctoral students. Steeped in the 450-year Jesuit tradition of scholarship and service, the University strives to be recognized as the preeminent Catholic comprehensive university in the Northeast.
OFFERINGS
Saint Joseph’s University offers over 45 undergraduate day programs, 12 College of Professional & Liberal Studies programs, 25 graduate areas of study, and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. Special programs include Study Abroad, Honors program, Summer Scholars, Service-Learning, and Faith-Justice Studies.
ENROLLMENT ESTIMATES
2011-12 Academic Year
8,950 total in all programs
4,650 traditional undergraduates
- 2,300 in College of Arts and Sciences
- 2,350 in Erivan K. Haub School of Business
- 51% female, 49% male
- 58% of traditional full-time students reside on campus
- 700 College of Professional and Liberal Studies students
- 3,600 graduate students
- 2,400 in arts and sciences master’s programs and doctoral program
- 1,200 in business programs
CAMPUS
105 acres in western Philadelphia and Montgomery County; 78 buildings
LIBRARIES
Francis A. Drexel Library & the Campbell Collection in Food Marketing
Approximately 354,850 volumes; 57,000 full-text electronic journals; 4,700 e-books; 863,500 microforms; 4,850 audio-visual materials
ATHLETICS
Total of 20 varsity sports (10 men; 10 women), NCAA Division I, Atlantic 10, Big 5
Over 30 intramural and recreational activities; Nickname/Mascot = The Hawks
TUITION 2011-12
Undergraduate (full-time day/annually): $36,480 for all programs
College of Professional and Liberal Studies: $480 per credit
Graduate Programs (per credit): $866 business and interdisciplinary doctoral program; $807 computer science and psychology; $515 education; $752 for all other graduate arts & sciences programs (excluding online programs and executive education)
FACULTY
300 full-time faculty; 99.6% of tenure-track faculty hold terminal degrees
TOTAL EMPLOYEES
1020 full-time and 540 part-time faculty, administrators and staff
20 members of the Society of Jesus serve as faculty or administrators
OPERATING BUDGET
$200.8 million (FY12)
ENDOWMENT
$173.1 million (as of 5/31/2011)
