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Transfer-Profile

Saint Joseph's University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Private
    4 year
  • 5,342
    Full + Part time Students
  • 1:13
    Faculty to Student Ratio
  • 3%
    Transfer Student Ratio
  • $27.4K
    Avg. Financial Aid
Founded in 1851 in the heart of Philadelphia and in the Jesuit tradition of academic excellence, Saint Joseph’s University prepares students for a rapidly changing and unpredictable world. Through a rigorous, perspective-expanding education, Saint Joseph’s undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students are mentored by thought-leading faculty scholars, exposed to a curriculum that allows for radical program combinations and demands exploration. The 125-acre campus provides both urban and suburban experiences and is home to the world-renowned Barnes Arboretum at Saint Joseph’s University. Upon graduation, nearly 100% of students are employed, pursuing advanced degrees or volunteering in prestigious service programs.
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Overview

Founded 1851
Total Faculty 309
Full-Time Undergraduate 4,433
Part-Time Undergraduate 909
Application Acceptance Rate 78%
Transfer Students 183
Programs 102 Programs
Courses 606 Courses
Equivalencies 2,903 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition $47,740
Out-of-State Tuition $47,740
Books and Supplies $1,000
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid 50%
Federal Loans: Average amount received $6,807
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid 90%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received $20,642
  • Scholarships and Financial Aid:
    Transfer Achievement Awards $10,000 - $24,000 per year; Community College Partnership Scholarship - $2,000; Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship - $2,000; SJU Legacy Scholarship - $2,500; Regis Grant - need-based award varies; Federal Financial Aid Grants / Loans/ Work Study offered to eligible students; Adult Learner Scholarships - $500 - $2,000 per semester.
  • Tuition and Fees:
    Full-time Undergraduate Tuition - $51,150 / year; Adult Learner Degree Completion - $604/credit

Information for Transfer In Students

  • Accepts Transfers:
    Fall and Spring Admission terms; up to 60 transfer credits can count toward completing a full-time bachelor's degree. Transfer transition programs, housing, orientation, mentoring and individual advising facilitate the transfer process.
  • Transfer Applications Received:
    680 - fall and spring semesters
  • Transfer Applications Accepted:
    270 - fall and spring semesters
  • Percentage Accepted:
    The acceptance rate varies year.
  • Transfer Applicants Enrolled:
    122
  • Transfer Agreements:
    Dual Enrollment Transfer Agreements with regional accredited community colleges. SJU's Block Transfer program provides students with an Associate's Degree to waive most of our General Education requirement courses.
  • View Agreements:
  • Degree Completion Programs:
    Adult Learner Degree Completion - Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS) - Interdisciplinary Studies (Liberal Arts) Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA).
  • Technical/Vocation Credit Accepted:
    Joint Service Transcript - military transcripts accepted for credit consideration. Police Academy training transcripts accepted.
  • Credit For Life Experience:
    CLEP for Adult Learner Programs

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall April 1 priority
Spring November 1 priority
Fall / Spring Rolling (after priority deadlines)

Transfer Application Requirements

  • Minimum GPA:
    2.50 minimum previous college cumulative gpa on a 4.0 scale
  • Official Transcripts:
    All official college / university transcripts from previously attended institutions. Official High School transcript or GED score report.
  • SAT Scores:
    Not required. Saint Joseph's University is a Test Optional school and has been since 2014.
  • Letters of Recommendation:
    Not Required. A Transfer Registrar’s Report must be sent directly from the most recent college or university attended.
  • Essay:
    An essay is required for all transfer applicants. Essay prompts can be found on the SJU application or via the Common Application.
  • Application Fee:
    There is no application fee.
  • Interview:
    Not required. Students can request an individual appointment with a Transfer Counselor to learn more about transfer eligibility.
  • Associates Degree Required:
    No. Students who have an Associate's Degree will be eligible for our Block Transfer program and classes will satisfy our General Education Program requirements.
  • Other Requirements:
    Submit course syllabi as PDF's to facilitate transfer credit evaluations. (recommended)
  • Apply Here:

Transfer Credit Policy

  • Minimum Grade:
    "C"
  • Credits (Min/Max):
    60 maximum for BS or BA. 75 maximum for Adult Learner BLS or BBA.

Virtual Tour

At Saint Joseph's University, you'll be challenged, inspired, encouraged and supported. Steeped in a tradition of academic rigor and social justice, Saint Joseph’s has been challenging students to lead engaged lives for more than 160 years. We believe in honoring our past while focusing on the future. Founded in 1851 in Philadelphia, Saint Joseph’s encourages critical thinking, responsible citizenship and an appreciation for the liberal arts, business, education, and health sciences. Join us.

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Saint Joseph's University

Address:
5600 City Avenue
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19131-1395
United States
Main Phone:
(610) 660-1300
Website:
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Delivery Method:
Courses are offered as a traditional semester-based residential college experience for full-time transfer students. The Adult Learner degree completion programs offer part-time, evening, online, and accelerated courses.

Contacts

Transfer Admission Contact:
Dan Berardi
Assistant Director, Transfer and Adult Admission, Undergraduate Admission, Haub School of Business
610-660-1300
donotreply@academyone.com
Transfer Admission Contact:
Eileen Conroy
Assistant Director, Transfer and Adult Admission, Undergraduate Admission, College of Arts and Sciences, School of Health Studies and Education
610-660-1300
donotreply@academyone.com
Transfer Admission Contact:
Elizabeth Gatti
Director of Transfer and Adult Admission, Undergraduate Admission, International, Online, Part-time
610-660-1300
donotreply@academyone.com
Last updated on 5/2/2023 by Saint Joseph's University.