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Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster

Lancaster, PA · Private nonprofit · Fringe rural · Website

Admission rate
41%
Average net price
$29,148
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
59%
Median earnings
$85,980
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster is a private nonprofit two-year college in Lancaster, PA with 1,280 undergraduates. It admits 41% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $29,148 per year ($26,420 for families earning under $30,000). 59% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $85,980 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit two-year college

Admissions

Admission rate
41%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
451
Fall 2023
Admitted
199
Fall 2023
Yield
47%
of admitted students enrolled

Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster had fewer than 500 applicants, so its admission rate says little about how selective it is.

What Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testConsidered

Cost

Cost of attendance
$35,543
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$22,758

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$26,420
  • $30–48k$26,885
  • $48–75k$25,610
  • $75–110k$27,658
  • $110k+$35,226

Get a personal estimate with Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
59%
Freshman retention
81%
Median earnings
$85,980
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$18,250
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
1,280
Student–faculty ratio
11:1
Receive Pell grants
39%
  • White61%
  • Hispanic18%
  • Black12%
  • Asian5%

Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster FAQ

What is Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster's acceptance rate?+

Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster admits 41% of applicants.

Is Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster?+

In Fall 2023, 451 students applied to Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster and 199 were admitted; 93 enrolled.

Does Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster consider legacy status?+

No. Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster require an essay?+

Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $35,543 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $29,148.

What is Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster's graduation rate?+

59% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Data notes for Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster

  • Admission rate: Fewer than 500 applicants (or no applicant count), so the admission rate says little about selectivity. We do not label these colleges as selective.

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