We Are Hawks
Saint Joseph's Hawks have courage, resilience, curiosity. We dare to grow into our true selves by taking chances, working hard and embracing a fast-changing future.
Who We Are
We’re a lively, close community of students, teachers and alumni with eyes wide open for new ideas and experiences. We take risks and we have each other’s backs. We explore widely, pushing the boundaries between art and science, thinking and acting, local and global. We’re looking for purpose, but we’re practical, too, because we want to lead the way to a prosperous future.
Our History
Transformation and Disruption Are in Our DNA
Guided by the Jesuit educational tradition since 1851, Saint Joseph’s has shaped passionate people with curious minds and real-world skills — people who are ready to make change and create a more just, humane and sustainable world.
PHILADELPHIA
Our 125-acre Hawk Hill and 24-acre University City campuses offer students the best of both worlds: a historic Main Line suburb and a vibrant Philadelphia neighborhood just west of Center City.
LANCASTER
Located in scenic Central Pennsylvania, Saint Joseph’s University in Lancaster is home to the School of Nursing & Allied Health, offering bachelor’s, master’s, associate, certificate, and post-baccalaureate programs in healthcare.
Saint Joseph’s University has formalized its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship with the launch of a University-wide sustainability program inspired by Pope Francis’ encyclical, Laudato Si', “On Care for Our Common Home.” The University will cultivate and empower a community that champions social justice and boldly answers the cry of the Earth through Jesuit education, research, sustainable practices and impactful engagement.
POST-GRADUATION OUTCOMES
Within six months of graduating, 98% of the undergraduate Class of 2024 were:
Saint Joseph's University graduates have gone on to pursue careers with PricewaterhouseCoopers, Johnson & Johnson, Amazon, the NBA, Main Line Health and more. Graduates pursuing advanced degrees in medicine, law, business, education and more have gone on to attend the University of Pennsylvania, Johns Hopkins University, The University of Notre Dame, The George Washington University and many other prestigious institutions.
OT and Pharmacy Students Join Forces to Tackle the Administration of Cannabis Oil
Saint Joseph’s occupational therapy and pharmacy students teamed up to analyze the accuracy and usability of a new cannabis oil dispenser, potentially helping millions of patients suffering from illnesses avoid overdose.
Through a partnership with the Philadelphia Fashion Incubator, SJU's Fashion Marketing course provides hands-on experiences for students.
Through the use of artificial intelligence, Saint Joseph’s and Bancroft are working together to create robotic aids for people with cognitive and physical disabilities.
MBA alumna Sofia Deleon’s culinary journey from Guatemala to the heart of Philly's food scene recently earned her the Greater Philadelphia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Excelencia in Hispanic Business Accelerate Award.