St. Joseph's University
Work 5600 City Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Work(610) 660-1300
Admissions E-mail: admit@sju.edu
Web site: http://www.sju.edu
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Tier 1
College Category:
Universities-Master's (North)
Universities-Master's (North)
Overview : St. Joseph's University
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Year founded: | 1851 |
| Religious affiliation: | Roman Catholic (Jesuit) |
| Academic calendar: | semester |
| Total number of undergraduates: | 4,998 |
| Setting | suburban |
| Fall Admissions | |
| Application deadline: | 2/1 |
| Application fee: | $60 |
| Fall 2007 Acceptance rate: | 61.6 % |
| Selectivity: | more selective |
| Expenses | |
| Costs: | 2008-2009 Tuition and Fees: $32,860 |
| Mission | |
| School mission | For over 150 years, Saint Joseph's University has advanced the professional and personal ambitions of men and women by providing a rigorous Jesuit education one that demands high achievement, expands knowledge, deepens understanding, stresses effective reasoning and communication, develops moral and spiritual character, and imparts enduring pride. As a Jesuit university, Saint Joseph's believes each student realizes his or her fullest potential through challenging classroom study, hands-on learning opportunities, and a commitment to excellence in all endeavors. The University also reinforces the individual's lifelong engagement with the wider world. Graduates of Saint Joseph's attain success in their careers with the help of an extensive network of alumni who have become leading figures in business, law, medicine, education, the arts, technology, government, and public service. A Saint Joseph's education encompasses all aspects of personal growth and development, reflecting the Ignatian credo of cura personalis. Guided by a faculty committed to both teaching and scholarship, students develop intellectually through an intense liberal arts curriculum and advanced study in a chosen discipline. Students mature socially by participating in Saint Joseph's campus life, noted for its rich variety of activities, infectious enthusiasm, and mutual respect. Students grow ethically and spiritually by living their own values in the larger society beyond campus. Located on the edge of metropolitan Philadelphia, Saint Joseph's University provides ready access to the vast career opportunities and cultural resources of America's fifth-largest city, while affording students a cohesive and intimate campus experience. |
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