Saint Joseph's University

If you are planning on applying to Saint Joseph's University, the regular decision application deadline is February 1 and the application fee costs $50.

Students who submit their applications to Saint Joseph's University for the 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 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	24%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	39%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	7%
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 20
Early Decision II	Yes	January 15	February 15
Early Action	Yes	November 1	December 20
Regular Decision	Yes	February 1	March 15

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Want to Apply 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, which means 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 20.

🗓️ 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 20.

The early decision acceptance rate at Saint Joseph's University is 69%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 83%.

Saint Joseph's University accepts about 94% of early action applicants and 83% all applicants for all deadlines. In 2022, Saint Joseph's University admitted 91 of the 131 students who applied early decision. Last year, Saint Joseph's University admitted 4,57 of the 4,81 who applied early action.

Some students apply early because they hope it will increase their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of being admitted, since it shows that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ See a list of some top 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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Transferring to Saint Joseph's University

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Saint Joseph's University

Saint Joseph's University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Saint Joseph's University Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on 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
Academic GPA	Very Important
Class Rank	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Application Essay	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

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

Saint Joseph's University Application Requirements

To apply to Saint Joseph's University, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in 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 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 34% submitted a class rank. At Saint Joseph's University 24% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 54% were in the top 25% and 83% 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	26%
3.75 and 3.99	18%
3.50 and 3.74	18%
3.25 and 3.49	15%
3.00 and 3.24	11%
2.50 and 2.9	10%
2.00 and 2.49	2%

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 considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

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, 39% of Saint Joseph's University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 7% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

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

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Saint Joseph's University students scored 650 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.

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

To be most competitive at Saint Joseph's University, you should strive to earn between 25 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 25 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Saint Joseph's University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 25.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to Saint Joseph's University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Saint Joseph's University.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is March 1. 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

• Spring 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

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

✅ Saint Joseph's University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) 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 probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

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

✅ Saint Joseph's University has an acceptance rate of 83%.

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

✅ Saint Joseph's University's early decision acceptance rate was 69% in 2021.

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

✅ The early action acceptance rate at Saint Joseph's University was 94% in 2021.

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