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 we prepare students to lead successful lives of meaning and impact in a complex, fast-changing world.
Founded in Philadelphia in 1851, Saint Joseph's University embraces the Jesuit educational model. This means that we recognize you are a multidimensional individual — not just a student — who needs the freedom and encouragement to grow mentally, spiritually, personally and creatively. It means we will invite you to be both reflective and active.
Education
As Philadelphia's Jesuit, Catholic University, founded by the Society of Jesus in 1851, Saint Joseph's University provides a rigorous, student-centered education rooted in the liberal arts.
Research
The Office of Research Services is the office through which federal, state, local, and private funding agencies channel their requests for assistance utilizing grants and contracts. In addition, it is the unit through which faculty coordinate their efforts in the development of research and other sponsored programs. The ORS assist faculty in making contracts with government and private agency officials; works to stimulate the interests of these agencies in appropriate university programs; and provide a clearing house for information on faculty interests and university capabilities.
Career
Saint Joseph’s University graduates respond to Ignatius’ call to do good in the world in a myriad of ways. 96% of 2023 Saint Joseph’s University graduates are employed, pursuing graduate study and/or serving in volunteer program or in the military.
Top reasons to study here
Our core values are strong. Saint Joseph’s University has, and always will, stand for the dignity of all human beings.
Further, our mission statement in regard to inclusion and diversity is unequivocal and our commitment to it is as unwavering as ever.
It is our intention to continue, now and always, to educate, support, promote and celebrate all of our students, regardless of their nationality.
Saint Joseph's UniversityKey Statistics & Highlights
34 Courses
6,779Students
Private Institution Type
Student services
Saint Joseph’s University and the Office of Student Success & First Year Experience are dedicated to cura personalis, the fullest development of the individual student's potential both inside and outside the classroom.
Library services
Selected primary source documents covering:
Business, the Economy, and Work
Defense, Security, and Military Affairs
Energy, Environment, Transportation, Science, and Technology
Government and Politics
Health Care, Social Services, Housing, and Education
International Affairs
Media, Culture, and Life in America
Rights, Responsibilities, and Criminal Justice
ICT services
To support the missions of teaching, research, and public service, Saint Joseph's University provides access to computing and information resources for students, faculty, and staff, within institutional priorities and financial capabilities.
Medical services
Saint Joseph's University is providing this Notice to you on behalf of the Health Plan (the "Plan"). The Plan is required by law to maintain the privacy of your health information. The Plan is also required to send you this Notice which explains how the Plan may use information about you and when the Plan can give out or "disclose" that information to others.
Campus life
Our 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.
Sports facilities
At Saint Joseph’s University we work to reinforce the educational mission that emphasizes the whole person – including spirit, mind, and body. The Office of Student Life organizes a number of fitness programs and group exercise classes available to students. The O’Pake Recreation Center is open daily, featuring a 25-meter indoor pool and a fitness center with the latest cardio and strength equipment. The fitness center is located on the Maguire Campus side of campus. This center, offers various athletic and recreation facilities in addition to specialized classes and activities.
Student clubs
With 90 student organizations on the SJU campus, every student has opportunities to join, lead, expand horizons, make friends and have fun. Listed below are student organizations currently registered at SJU. Look it over to find the one that’s right for YOU!
Accreditation
An AACSB International Accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. Less than 5% of the world's 13,000 business programs have earned AACSB Accreditation. All Erivan K. Haub School of Business programs are accredited by AACSB, confirming our commitment to quality and to continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive review program.
Thanks for the opportunity, I would like to say that I love alot about St JOSEPH UNIVERSITY but mostly is how displine the students are, and how they work hard to make sure they archive the goals they made for themselves but as we can see alot of university have now made a step by pushing up the students on working on different kinds of talents that they have like we see musicians and dancers so as in st Joseph we can have a gospel singers and other good talents if we push up the students, and other opinion I would like to give is that the professor have to make sure they kindly talk to the students about life style since people or students my have a problem but can be very hard to face there mentor and that can lead to drop down of school or poor performance, But all in all I would like to congrats the teachers since they all make sure students stay on there line in terms of studies and displine and how they have fear of God.
Posted byAnonymous
Studied fromUnknown
Posted onJun 2025
4/5
School life
Meeting new people, and learning new things. It was a good experience.
Posted byAnonymous
Studied fromSep 2020 - Nov 2025
Posted onDec 2025
4/5
Life changer
Best university for student who are not only looking for a career but also connections. this university enhance connections growth also they help students find jobs while studying and after graduation.
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