Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia
- Private
Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia: international tuition 53,260 USD per year, one-year total cost 67,954 USD, acceptance rate 88.8%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 105.
International first-year students can seek Merit-Based Academic Scholarships at the Hawk Hill Campus, and several specialty scholarships list International Students. The pages do not clearly establish need-based aid, need-blind admission, or a CSS Profile/international aid form.
Getting in. The school admits 88.8% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 590–680, Math 580–670, ACT 28–31. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 4+ or Duolingo 105+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 67,954 USD, before any scholarship. 8 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 15/11. You apply through Saint Joseph's University Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia?
International tuition is 53,260 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 67,954 USD.
Does Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. International first-year students can seek Merit-Based Academic Scholarships at the Hawk Hill Campus, and several specialty scholarships list International Students. The pages do not clearly establish need-based aid, need-blind admission, or a CSS Profile/international aid form.
What English scores does Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia?
The acceptance rate is 88.8%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYesApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.Win a scholarship and the cost drops; if not, you can still enrol and pay in full.You will need: a scholarship application (or nomination) by its own deadline, usually earlier than the admission deadline.
For Vietnamese students
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Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 727 private United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe page says complete applications receive automatic merit review, but that sentence does not explicitly identify international students.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe provided pages do not state whether admissions decisions consider an international student's ability to pay.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe provided pages do not mention a required CSS Profile or a separate international financial-aid form.
Scholarships at this school
Academy of Food Marketing ScholarshipsMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Award: The amount varies depending on the year you enroll at the University.
The page lists International Students as eligible for the Food Marketing scholarship.
- Renewable in later years
Athletic ScholarshipsTalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page explicitly lists International Students for Athletic Scholarships.
Jesuit Preparatory ScholarshipsMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page lists International Students as eligible, subject to its Jesuit high school and GPA requirements.
John P. McNulty Program for Leadership in Science and MathematicsMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
Award: A limited number of full-tuition scholarships and additional partial scholarships
The page explicitly states that International Students may apply for the McNulty scholarship.
Deadline: February 1
Legacy AwardsOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page lists International Students, but applicants must have the specified family connection to SJU.
Merit-Based Academic ScholarshipsMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page explicitly lists International Students at the Hawk Hill Campus as eligible.
SJU Theatre Company ScholarshipTalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page explicitly lists International Students as eligible for the Theatre Company scholarship.
Deadline: February 1
Villiger Speech and Debate Society ScholarshipTalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Separate application requiredSchool page
Award: A limited number of partial-tuition scholarships
The page lists International Students for the Speech and Debate scholarship.
Deadline: February 1
Admission requirements
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
- Proof of fundsRequired
- SATACTOptional
- InterviewOptional
- Supplementary applicationOptional
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Early Decision I application deadline (ED)Applicationabout31days
- Early Action application deadline (EA)Application+31 days
- Early Decision I decision notification (ED)Decision+66 days
- Early Action decision notification (EA)Decision+66 days
- Early Decision II application deadline (ED2)Application+92 days
- Regular Decision application deadline (RD)Application+109 days
- Early Decision II decision notification (ED2)Decision+123 days
- Regular Decision decision notification (RD)Decision+151 days
Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 11/10/2026How Duckling sources data