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Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster

Lancaster, PA · Rural · 1,280 students
Religious
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Rural
Small (<3k)
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Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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Location
Lancaster, PA, 17601 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
PHL · Philadelphia
55 mi away
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Cost
Cost of attendance
$47,879
Avg net price
$42,478
Tuition
$32,933
Books & supplies
$1,160/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$37,532
$30–48k
$38,376
$48–75k
$41,420
$75–110k
$44,745
$110k+
$47,879
Admissions
Admit rate
41%
Test policy
Test optional

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
68%
1st-yr retention
81%
Transfer-out rate
17%
Consumer completion
63%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
63%
Transferred
25%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
12%
Median earnings (6yr)
$66,438
Median earnings (10yr)
$86,881
Median debt
$25,500
Monthly loan payment
$270
Debt range (25th–75th)
$9,737–$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$28,000
Student Body
Men 13%Women 87%
11
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students  ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
55%
First-generation
18%
Median family income
$108,285
Independent students
12%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
63%
Race & ethnicity
White
61%
Hispanic
18%
Black
12%
Asian
5%
Two or more
3%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$66,438
10 years after entry
$86,881
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing107
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other14
Health and Medical Administrative Services8
Biology, General1
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Institutional
Endowment
$13M
Classification
Special Focus (Technology)
Full-time faculty
73%
Avg faculty salary
$8,255/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,676
Federal loan rate
53%

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