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Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster Science & Tech Programs

Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lancaster, PA. A Rural Area Near Urban Centers provides an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

Where Is Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster?

Contact information for Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	850 Greenfield Road, Lancaster, PA 17601
Phone:	8006225443
Website:	www.sju.edu/lancaster
Admissions:	www.sju.edu/lancaster/admission
Financial Aid:	www.sju.edu/lancaster/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster?

You can apply to Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster online at: https://www.sju.edu/apply

Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster is classified as Selective (30-50%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster

This is what Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster?

Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster has an acceptance rate of 41%, which makes it moderately selective. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 41% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

1% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	50	28	56%
Women	455	181	40%

Can I Afford Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster?

The average net price after aid at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster is $37,208. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$32,055
In-State Fees	$878
Out-of-State Tuition	$32,055
Out-of-State Fees	$878
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$32,933
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$32,933

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 4% of students at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster receive some form of financial aid (59 students).

Approximately 73% of students at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,997 per student.

55% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $2,208.

Student Loan Debt

53% of Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,132 per year.

Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 181 students enrolled at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster. Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,548 undergraduate students at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster, approximately 12% are male and 88% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	77
Black or African American	187
Hispanic	284
White	933
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	47

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Pennsylvania	81
Connecticut	1
New York	1

Additionally, approximately 0.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster Graduate Student Diversity

122 of Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster, approximately 13% are male and 87% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	8
Black or African American	8
Hispanic	6
White	95
Two or More Races	1

Online Learning at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster

Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

562 undergraduate students at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster took at least one online class — of those, 201 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 9 students took at least one online class and 77 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster

Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster offers 2 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Saint Joseph’s University - Lancaster maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.