University Report 2020-2021

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Mark Reed, president of saint joseph's university

From the President

The publication of our annual University Report gives me the opportunity to contemplate the past year, celebrate achievements and express gratitude. As I reviewed this year’s report, I came away with a clear storyline for Saint Joseph’s: progress, pride and people.

Year in Review

From a historic merger to significant progress on the campus master plan, Saint Joseph’s continues its forward momentum.

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Academics with Impact

The University prepares students to be engaged citizens of the world, committed to Jesuit ideals and lifelong learning.

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Empowering Students

Today’s students gain experience while building character through research, co-ops, D1 athletics and more.

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The Greater Good

The mission continues to serve as a foundation for service, from vaccinating the vulnerable to unmasking institutional bias.

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Campus Master Plan Projects

Significant work and planning for the first wave of the University’s campus master plan projects are underway. Learn about projects that have been completed and are currently in progress, as well as what's on the horizon.

Leaders on Hawk Hill

Here's a look at the key people who are making their mark on Saint Joseph's.

Top 5 Athletic Moments of the Year

There was a lot in store for Saint Joseph's Hawks this past year — from student-athletes breaking records to a fundraising campaign for a reimagined athletics complex.
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Our Leadership

University Leadership Board of Trustees

2021: By the Numbers

65 undergraduates inducted into the inaugural First-Generation Honor Society chapter, Beta Lambda

213 student-athletes qualified for the Academic Distinction Honor Roll by achieving a 3.5 GPA or higher in fall 2020, up 20% from 2019

$5.8M in research and support grants earned during the 2020-2021 academic year

Honors & Awards

8 prestigious fellowships, scholarships and grants awarded to students, including:

2 Fulbright English Teaching Assistantships (ETA),
2 Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF) Awards,
1 Barry M. Goldwater STEM Research Scholarship,
1 Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship,
1 Curtis E. Huntington Memorial Scholarship and
1 NASA Pennsylvania Space Grant.

Saint Joseph's ranked No. 8 by U.S. News & World Report in the Regional Universities North category for “Best Colleges.” Additionally, the Haub School of Business was ranked as a top undergraduate business program, ranking for its insurance risk (No. 6), analytics (No. 11) and marketing (No. 13) programs.

Haub School of Business ranked No. 12 by Fortune for the Best Online MBA Programs in the Northeast

Outcomes

92% of Class of 2020 graduates employed, pursuing graduate study, and/or serving in volunteer programs or in the military within the first six months of the pandemic year. Organizations include Amazon, Vanguard, Teach for America, Ernst & Young, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, J.P. Morgan, Department of State and more.

3% of Saint Joseph's graduates rank in the top 3% nationally for median 10-year earnings according to the 2020 Georgetown University Return on Investment study

The average starting salary for the Class of 2020 is $52,716.

Facts & Figures

6,779 total student enrollment

197 academic programs, including 55 undergraduate day majors, 67 minors, over 20 degree-completion and certificate programs, and 55 graduate programs

75K+ alumni worldwide

$410M University endowment as of Dec. 10, 2021

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University Report | 2020-2021