Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
An Investment In Your Future
A Saint Joseph’s degree opens the door to unlimited opportunities. We offer a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, top-rated professional programs in step with our evolving economy, and one-on-one mentorship from faculty who are experts in their fields. We’re committed to helping every student achieve their personal aspirations through high-quality, affordable education.
We’re committed to helping every student achieve their personal aspirations through high-quality, affordable education.
UNDERGRADUATE
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The standard tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates for the 2020-21 academic year are:
Full year rate (fall and spring): $47,740
Additional cost per credit beyond 17 credits: $1,590
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General fees
- Application Fee (day students): $50
- Student identification card: $20
- Late payment fee (per semester): $100
- Installment payment fee (per semester): $35
- Returned check/payment fee: $40
- Transcript fee (standard): $10
- Transcript fee (same-day service): $20
- Transcript fee (overnight delivery, domestic): $25
- Transcript fee (overnight delivery, international): $40
Academic fees
- Art fee (film/gallery/studio; per course): $230
- Communications lab fee (per course): $115
- Education field experience (per course): $100
- Electron microscopy fee (per course): $250
- Excel competency course fee (per course): $125
- Language lab fee (beginning; designated courses): $125
- Language fee (advanced; designated courses): $30
- Mathematics and computer science fee (designated courses): $50
- Music/theater/film fee (per course): $150
- Science lab fee (chemistry, biology, physics, environmental science; per course): $250
- Technology support fee (business majors) per academic year: $100
Others
- ASPIRE fee (per academic year): $6,000
- Student orientation fee (freshmen only; per academic year): $275
- Student orientation fee (transfers; per academic year): $125
- Student activity fee (per academic year): $200
GRADUATE
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Graduate students pay per credit hour; for the 2020-21 academic year, credit hour pricing depends on the program.
View credit hour costs by program below.
College of Arts and Sciences Degrees
- Biology M.A./M.S.: $905
- Computer Science M.S.: $991
- Cybersecurity M.S.: $991
- Criminal Justice M.S.: $905
- Psychology M.S.: $991
- Writing Studies M.A.: $905
Haub School of Business Degrees
- Business Intelligence & Analytics M.S.: $1,107
- Executive MBA (20-month program): $1,673
- Executive MBA (one-year program): $2,310
- Finance M.S.: $1,107
- Food Marketing MBA: $1,349
- Marketing M.S.: $1,107
- MBA (full or part time): $1,107
- Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Marketing MBA: $1,349
- Strategic Human Resource Management M.S.: $1,107
- Cohort pricing:
- AOA: $1,450
- Inspira: $1,450
- Cohort pricing:
School of Health Studies and Education Degrees
- Health Administration M.S.: $905
- Health Education M.S.: $905
- Health Informatics: $905
- Education M.S.: $796
- Education M.S. - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education PK-12 Certification: $796
- Education M.S. - Secondary Education: $796
- Education M.S. - Special Education: $796
- Educational Leadership and Administration M.S.: $796
- Organization Development and Leadership M.S.: $905
Doctoral programs
- Interdisciplinary Doctor of Educational Leadership (Ed.D.): $1,062
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General fees
- Application fee: $35
- Student identification card: $20
- Late payment fee (per semester): $100
- Installment payment fee (per semester): $35
- Returned check/payment fee: $40
- Transcript fee (standard): $10
- Transcript fee (same-day service): $20
- Transcript fee (overnight delivery, domestic): $25
- Transcript fee (overnight delivery, international): $40
Academic fees
- Biology lab fee (per course): $250
- Computer science fee (per course): $50
- Graduate psychology lab fee (per semester): $175
- Education fee administrative: $100
- Organization Development & Leadership residency fee (online students only): $395
- Wilson Reading Program: $325
ADULT LEARNER
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Adult Learners students pay per credit hour; for the 2020-21 academic year, credit hours cost $584.
This includes students in the Haub Degree Completion Program, Professional and Liberal Studies and all visiting students.
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General fees
- Application fee: $35
- Student identification card: $20
- Late payment fee (per semester): $100
- Installment payment fee (per semester): $35
- Returned check/payment fee: $40
- Transcript fee (standard): $10
- Transcript fee (same-day service): $20
- Transcript fee (overnight delivery, domestic): $25
- Transcript fee (overnight delivery, international): $40
Per-course fees
- Autism practicum supervision fee: $756
- Computer science fee (per course): $50
- Education fee (for students in specific programs): $100
- Experiential learning assessment program fee (total): $250
- Mathematics fee (designated courses): $50
- Science lab fee (chemistry, biology, physics, environmental science; per course): $250
Veteran Education Benefit Exemption
All students that receive Veteran Education Benefits through the GI Bill® are exempt from financial holds and late fees because the University is aware of the timely process of VA Education Benefits. This includes the following Chapters: 30, 1606, 31, 33, & 35.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Room & Board
Campus Housing
Saint Joseph’s offers a variety of student housing options, from traditional dormitories to townhouses. First- and second-year students are required to live on campus.
- Sourin, LaFarge, McShain, Overbrook, Houses: $9,102*
- Ashwood: $9,272
- Villiger: $9,424
- Overbrook Townhouses, Merion Gardens, Morris Quad, Pennbrook: $10,240
- Rashford, Lannon (54th Street Residences): $11,686
*All prices are per academic year
Meal Plans
A meal plan is required for students residing in traditional freshman housing, and optional for other students. The cost is $5,416.
*All prices are per academic year
Additional Fees
Resident Activity Fee: $70
Communication Fee: $120
*All prices are per academic year
Student Health Services
Uninsured students are required to purchase health insurance for $2,100 per year.
Additional fees apply for visits to the Student Health Office:
- Minor office visit: $25
- Moderate office visit: $35
- Severe office visit: $50
- Physical exam fee: $20-$75
- Injection/immunization fee: $10-$100
Need Help Paying for School?
We offer comprehensive financial aid packages and a variety of financing options, so every qualified student has the opportunity to succeed at Saint Joseph's, regardless of their financial situation.
Pay Your Tuition Online
We recommend paying directly through our website for fast, secure service.
TUITION DUE DATES
- Fall Semester: August 15
- Spring Semester: January 15
- Summer: May 15
PAYMENT PLANS
Saint Joseph's University offers flexible, interest-free payment plans through Nelnet. The plans vary in length, allowing you to pick a plan that works best for you. Registration and a $35, one- time fee is required.
Important Contacts and Helpful Links
Contact Us:
Admission and Financial Aid Counselor: admit@sju.edu, 610-660-1300
Office of Student Accounts: bursarsoffice@sju.edu, 610-660-2400
Financial Aid Office: finaid@sju.edu, 610-660-2500
Transfer to SJU
Interested in Transferring to SJU?
Saint Joseph’s welcomes students who are looking to make a change to Hawk Hill. With our specialized transfer transition program, the option to live on campus or commute and the ability to transfer up to 60 credits, deciding to enroll at SJU might be your best decision yet.