St. Joseph's University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
St. Joseph's University-New York is a private research university in Brooklyn, New York, serving roughly 3,144 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 72.05% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $36,550
- 2024 Average Net Price: $19,035 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 72.05% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,144 91.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 68.78%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 37.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 6.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 2.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1190
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,343
- Applicants (IPEDS): 5,003
- Room & Board: $10,000 annual estimate
St. Joseph's University-New York: what the data shows
Common questions about St. Joseph's University-New York, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is St. Joseph's University-New York?
St. Joseph's University-New York is located in Brooklyn, NY (ZIP 11205-3688).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is St. Joseph's University-New York public or private?
St. Joseph's University-New York is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does St. Joseph's University-New York cost?
Published tuition: $36,550.
Average net price after aid: $19,035.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $16,876 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $15,633 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $16,663 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $18,908 |
| $110,001+ | $22,947 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $146,200.
How hard is it to get into St. Joseph's University-New York?
Admission rate: 72.05%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1190 and midpoint ACT 26.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is St. Joseph's University-New York?
Total enrollment: 3,144 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,343 students.
Graduate enrollment: 726 students.
About 91% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at St. Joseph's University-New York?
150%-time completion rate: 68.78%.
First-year retention: 80.7%.
What do graduates of St. Joseph's University-New York earn?
Median earnings: $50,759 six years after entry; $63,905 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $22,000.
33.99% of students receive Pell grants.
What is St. Joseph's University-New York known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Special Education and Teaching, General (263 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (139 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (83 completions)
- Accounting (63 completions)
- Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management (53 completions)
- Psychology, General (51 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (46 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (45 completions)
- Social Studies Teacher Education (37 completions)
- Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (34 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is St. Joseph's University-New York a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 72.05%; completion rate 68.78%; median earnings $63,905 at 10 years; net price $19,035. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$36,550
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at St. Joseph's University-New York was $36,550.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$19,035
2024 Value
In 2024 St. Joseph's University-New York had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,035.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$76,140 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$19,035 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$146,200 4-Year Tuition
$10,000 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$47,550 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$190,200 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for St. Joseph's University-New York.
Financial Aid by Income Level
33.99% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
52.06% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at St. Joseph's University-New York was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for St. Joseph's University-New York in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $21,878 | $21,878 | $14,011 |
| 2014 | $22,830 | $22,830 | $15,627 |
| 2015 | $24,113 | $24,113 | $15,816 |
| 2016 | $25,114 | $25,114 | $16,976 |
| 2017 | $26,550 | $26,550 | $15,665 |
| 2018 | $27,830 | $27,830 | $16,769 |
| 2019 | $29,190 | $29,190 | $16,360 |
| 2020 | $29,200 | $29,200 | $15,725 |
| 2021 | $30,576 | $30,576 | $15,992 |
| 2022 | $32,370 | $32,370 | $17,141 |
| 2023 | $34,535 | $34,535 | $17,622 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
72.05% Acceptance Rate
5,003 Total Applicants
3,572 Students Admitted
491 First-Time Students Enrolled
13.75% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1190
ACT Average: 26
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
St. Joseph's University-New York reported total enrollment of about 3,144 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 34% male and 66% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (52.3%), Hispanic or Latino (23.9%), and Black or African American (8.1%). About 33.99% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 37.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
91.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at St. Joseph's University-New York in 2024 is 3,144 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,343 students. Graduate enrollment is about 726 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
80.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 52.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
57.81% 100% Completion Time
68.78% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 57.81% of students graduating from St. Joseph's University-New York completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Special Education and Teaching, General: 13% male / 87% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 48% male / 52% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 12% male / 88% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for St. Joseph's University-New York.
Return on Investment
$22,000 Median Student Debt
$63,905 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
34.43% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
739.31% Return on Investment
3.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for St. Joseph's University-New York.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 55 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Special Education and Teaching, General: 263 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 139 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 83 completions
4. Accounting: 63 completions
5. Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management: 53 completions
6. Psychology, General: 51 completions
7. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 46 completions
8. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 45 completions
9. Social Studies Teacher Education: 37 completions
Most popular programs at St. Joseph's University-New York.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for St. Joseph's University-New York graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for St. Joseph's University-New York from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,258
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,842
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
St. Joseph's University-New York is a private non-profit institution located in Brooklyn, NY, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Special Education and Teaching, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 3,144 students. Student body composition includes White (52.3%), Hispanic or Latino (23.9%), Black or African American (8.1%). The admission rate is 72.05%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1190. The 150%-time completion rate is 68.78%. Approximately 33.99% of students receive Pell Grants. About 37.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Brooklyn, NY 11205-3688
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 55 distinct degree programs, St. Joseph's University-New York provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is St. Joseph's University-New York located?
St. Joseph's University-New York is located in Brooklyn, NY.
What is St. Joseph's University-New York's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at St. Joseph's University-New York is 72.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 5,003 applicants and 3,572 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does St. Joseph's University-New York cost?
Reported tuition is $36,550 and average net price is $19,035 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,000 annually.
What is the student body demographics at St. Joseph's University-New York?
St. Joseph's University-New York reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,343 students, White (52.3%), Hispanic or Latino (23.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend St. Joseph's University-New York?
About 37.6% of students at St. Joseph's University-New York are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for St. Joseph's University-New York?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, St. Joseph's University-New York reports midpoint SAT about 1190 and midpoint ACT about 26.
What do graduates of St. Joseph's University-New York earn?
Median earnings are $50,759 six years after entry and $63,905 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at St. Joseph's University-New York?
The 150%-time completion rate is 68.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do St. Joseph's University-New York students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $22,000.
Is St. Joseph's University-New York public or private?
St. Joseph's University-New York is a private nonprofit institution located in Brooklyn, NY.
Is St. Joseph's University-New York an HBCU?
No. St. Joseph's University-New York is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is St. Joseph's University-New York a tribal college?
No. St. Joseph's University-New York is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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- New York colleges by ROI
- Brooklyn, New York city profile
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
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- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in New York
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.