Are you a Hawk? SJU Student Profile
2012 SJU first-year student profile:
- Middle 50% GPA: 3.20 – 3.88 on a 4.00 scale
- Middle 50% SAT: 1070 – 1230 out of 1600 point scale
(critical reading and math sections)
- Middle 50% ACT: 23 – 28 out of 36 points
(composite score)
Demographics:
- 53% female
- 47% male
Top five states: Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Maryland
Countries represented: Botswana, Brazil, China, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Germany, Honduras, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Venezuela
Rankings & Distinctions
U.S. News & World Reports ranked Saint Joseph’s University #8 among 193 master’s universities in the north.
The Princeton Review ranked the Haub School of Business as one of the Best 290 Business Schools.
The Haub School of Business is accredited by AACSB International in both Business and Accounting, less than 5% of business schools worldwide meet this dual standard of excellence. The international honor society serving AACSB-accredited schools is Beta Gamma Sigma. Saint Joseph’s University was named the 2012 Gold Chapter, the highest recognition a collegiate chapter can earn through Beta Gamma Sigma International. Haub has consistently been ranked as one of the top chapters in the world.
Saint Joseph’s University is proud to have a Phi Beta Kappa chapter, which is the oldest America honors society devoted to recognizing and advancing excellence in the arts and sciences. In addition, we sponsor chapters of sixteen discipline-specific honor societies.
Application Process and Deadlines
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Freshmen Application Process |
Transfer Application Process |
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Deadlines
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Fall Semester (August Start): Early Action deadline: Regular Decision deadline: February 1
Spring Semester (January Start): No final deadline: Rolling Basis
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Fall Semester (August Start): No final deadline: Rolling Basis
Spring Semester (January Start): No final deadline: Rolling Basis
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Application |
Application (Students may choose to complete the Common Application of the Saint Joseph’s University Application. (If you prefer to submit a paper application, you can download the print ready application.)
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Application Fee
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Application fee ($60 US Dollars). If you prefer to pay the application fee online click here.
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Essay |
Student can submit an essay using topics on the application or a personal statement.
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Transcripts
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Official high school transcripts with at least three years of coursework (in native language and English-translated).
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1. Official final high school transcripts (in native language and English-translated). 2. Official university transcripts (in native language and English-translated). 3. Course syllabi or course descriptions for university coursework for credit evaluation.
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Proof of English Proficiency |
There are two ways to prove English proficiency:
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Recommendations |
One letter of recommendation from high school teacher or school counselor
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Submit transfer recommendation form, which must be filled out by Dean of Students at your current university. |
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I-20 Documents
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1. Official support statement or bank statement as proof of ability to pay for one year at Saint Joseph’s University, approximately $55,000 USD. 2. Copy of Passport picture page.
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English Proficiency
Students can prove English proficiency by submitting one of the following standardized examinations or by completion of English language coursework at ELS Philadelphia through our conditional admission program.
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SAT |
Critical Reading section score of 450 |
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ACT |
Composite score of 22 |
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TOEFL |
IBT score of 79 |
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IELTS |
Overall score of 6.5 |
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Conditional Admission program through ELS Philadelphia |
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How to apply:
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To apply for conditional admission to the University, students must submit all application materials listed above for freshmen or transfer students except for Proof of English Proficiency. Your essay should include a statement that you would like to be reviewed for conditional admission through ELS Philadelphia.
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What to do once you have been conditionally admitted:
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Contact ELS Philadelphia to enroll in coursework and complete through Level 112:
phi@els.edu
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What to do once you have completed ELS coursework through level 112:
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Once coursework is completed, students will send a letter of recommendation from ELS Philadelphia as their Proof of English Proficiency and can begin coursework at Saint Joseph’s University during the next available start term.
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ELS Conditional Admission Scholarship |
Students that complete ELS Philadelphia through Level 112 and enroll at Saint Joseph's University in an undergraduate program can qualify for the ELS Philadelphia Completion Scholarship. This scholarship is $4,000 per year for up to four years."
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Scholarships
International freshmen students can be reviewed for merit-based scholarships only if SAT or ACT scores are submitted with the application.
International transfer students will be reviewed for transfer scholarships based on previous university coursework.
Visit the scholarships section of the website for more information on financial assistance.
Contact your admissions counselor
David Sicoli, Assistant Director of International Admissions