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Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster

Lancaster, PAPrivate NonprofitRural Setting
Moderately Selective • 41% Acceptance
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41%
Accept Rate
Moderately Selective
$42,478
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.3K
Students
Small campus body
$66,438
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster is a private nonprofit institution located in the rural setting of Lancaster, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 41%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.3K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
41% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Associate's
Locale / Setting
Rural

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
41%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences100% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,101
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $87,103
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,383
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,690
Earnings 5yr: $79,238
Debt: $26,576
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $75,123
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,592
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Medical Illustration and Informatics.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$42,478
In-State Tuition$32,933
Out-of-State Tuition$32,933
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

55%
Pell Grants
53%
Take Loans
79%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$66,438
+31% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$86,881

Completion Signals

69%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
81%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$232/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

13%
Men
87%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 13% men and 87% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
18%
Part-Time Share
63%
Avg Family Income
$130,361
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