Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster
Lancaster, PA · Private two-year · Rural: Fringe
1,648undergraduates
41%admitted
Test-optionalSAT/ACT
$33,565average net price per year
67%finish in 3 years
65%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 451
- Admitted
- 199
- Admit rate
- 41%
- Admit rate, women
- 43%
- Admit rate, men
- 52%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 47%
- First-year students
- 93
- SAT/ACT
- Test-optional
- Students who sent SAT scores
- 0%
- Students who sent ACT scores
- 0%
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Considered, not required |
| SAT or ACT scores | Considered, not required |
| Recommendations | Considered, not required |
| Essay or personal statement | Considered, not required |
| Class rank | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered, not required |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Majors
12 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Health professions and related programs (12)
- Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist Certificate (1-2 years) (6 awarded), Associate (3 awarded)
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist Certificate (1-2 years) (6 awarded)
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Certificate (1-2 years) (6 awarded), Associate (15 awarded)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Certificate (1-2 years) (15 awarded)
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other Bachelor's (14 awarded)
- Health Services Administration Certificate (under 1 year) (4 awarded), Bachelor's (7 awarded)
- Medical Informatics Certificate (under 1 year) (5 awarded)
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist Certificate (1-2 years) (3 awarded)
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer Associate (24 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Associate (247 awarded), Bachelor's (127 awarded)
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Associate (15 awarded)
- Surgical Technology/Technologist Certificate (1-2 years) (2 awarded), Associate (13 awarded)
Graduate programs (7)
- Critical Care Nursing Master's, Post-master's certificate
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing Master's, Post-master's certificate
- Health Services Administration Master's
- Nursing Administration Master's
- Nursing Education Master's
- Nursing Practice Doctorate (professional)
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing Master's, Post-master's certificate
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $31,866
- Books and supplies
- $3,500
- Total cost living at home
- $40,200
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $32,405 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $33,271 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $34,912 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $39,909 |
| Over $110,000 | $41,566 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 88%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 45%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $6,657
- Got a grant from the college
- 10%
- Average grant from the college
- $2,114
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 30%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 64%
- Average amount borrowed
- $8,280
Graduation
- Finished in 3 years
- 67%
- Transferred to another college
- 22%
- Came back for year two
- 65%
| Pell grant students | 56% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 70% |
| Neither | 78% |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 102 | 63% | 25% |
| Started here, part-time | 95 | 64% | 7% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 88 | 64% | 7% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 321 | 56% | 10% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2020. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 1,770
- Undergraduates
- 1,648
- Full-time undergraduates
- 651
- Part-time undergraduates
- 997
- Graduate students
- 122
- Students per faculty member
- 13 to 1
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 57%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 16%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 6%
| Women | 88% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 5% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 61% |
| Two or more races | 3% |
| Race unknown | 1% |
| International | 0% |
Campus life
- Setting
- Rural: Fringe
- Address
- 850 Greenfield Road, Lancaster, PA, 17601
- County
- Lancaster County
- Type
- Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
- Highest degree
- Doctor's degree - professional practice
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Religious affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Offers
- Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.