Saint Joseph’s University was founded in 1851 as Philadelphia’s Jesuit Catholic University, Saint Joseph’s provides a rigorous, student-centered education rooted in the liberal arts. Steeped in a tradition of academic rigor and social justice, Saint Joseph’s has been challenging students to lead engaged lives for more than 160 years. We believe in honoring our past while focusing on the future. Today the university prepare students to lead successful lives of meaning and impact in a complex, fast-changing world and also encourage and model lifelong commitment to thinking critically, making ethical decisions, pursuing social justice and finding God in all things.
Saint Joseph’s has a wide variety of majors and minors, graduate programs, degree completion and certificate programs. Here, you can choose a traditional academic path, or you can combine majors across school, explore stackable options or enroll in a dual-degree program. Undergraduate student/faculty ratio; 11:1 for graduate programs — meaning you’ll get the personalized attention you need. Saint Joseph’s has a wide variety of majors and minors, graduate programs, degree completion and certificate programs. Here, you can choose a traditional academic path, or you can combine majors across school, explore stackable options or enroll in a dual-degree program.
A personalized experience – Join a tight-knit learning community that celebrates open minds and intellectual curiosity, where faculty are invested in your success and push you to become the best version of yourself. Regardless of your course of study, you’ll learn to think critically, question constantly and approach problems from multiple points of view.
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA)
SJU 125-acre campus offers students the best of both worlds, intersecting a vibrant Philadelphia neighborhood with a charming, historic Main Line suburb. When you come to Saint Joseph’s University, you’ll have easy access to all of the endless opportunities the nation’s sixth largest city has to offer.
The American revolution started in Philadelphia, which is one of the reasons why the Jesuits chose to build our University here. It’s a city of great beginnings, big ambitions and life-changing opportunities.
We want students to thrive in all aspects of life and be immersed in the community around them. The relationship between Philadelphia and Saint Joseph’s has allowed many students to discover new passions, meet an incredible network of people and gain a competitive advantage. Philadelphia is the perfect global starter for college students and young professionals.
Saint Joseph’s has built strong institutional and faculty relationships with other leading businesses across industries and organizations. From education to health to finance, whether you’re ready to look for co-ops or internships, we’re a quick 15-minute train ride to the heart of the city, which offers a broad mix of opportunities.
Here on campus, which spans West Philadelphia and Lower Merion, there are also a wide range of partnerships and experiential learning opportunities available — like the Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support, the renowned Barnes Arboretum at Saint Joseph’s University or the local biotech startup that found a home on Hawk Hill.
School & Faculty
- College of Arts and Sciences
- Haub School of Business
- School of Health Studies and Education
