Are you someone who is ready for more? Have you worked hard and earned grades that reflect your commitment to making the most of your learning opportunities? Each year, Saint Joseph’s University awards merit-based scholarships to freshmen and transfer students
who have outstanding academic and achievement records. The value of these scholarships ranges from $1,000 per year to full tuition. All students who submit a complete application for admission are considered for merit-based scholarships.
Scholarships awarded by the University Academy of Food Marketing Scholarships F, I
Awarded to new freshmen who declare Food Marketing as their major, with consideration given to academic record as well as financial need.
Athletic Scholarships F, I, T
Awarded by the Department of Athletics to students in each of SJU’s 20 intercollegiate sports at the NCAA Division I level.
Jesuit Preparatory Scholarship F, I
Awarded to new freshmen who will graduate from a Jesuit high school and have achieved a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative high school grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
Legacy Awards F, I, T
Awarded to new students whose parent(s), grandparent(s), or sibling(s) currently attend or graduated from Saint Joseph’s University. Students must indicate this relationship on their application for admission.
Merit-based Academic Scholarships F, I, T
Awarded to students who have outstanding academic and achievement records. All students who submit a complete application for admission are considered for merit-based scholarships, including test-optional applicants.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship I, T
Awarded to transfer students who are actively involved in the Phi Theta Kappa honor society.
The following scholarships have special deadlines and/or a separate application is required. Cristo Rey Scholarship F
A limited number of full-tuition scholarships are awarded annually to high achieving students from high schools within the Cristo Rey Network. Students must demonstrate leadership, commitment to service and academic excellence. Applicants are required to complete the FAFSA. Scholarship application is due by February 1.
Deans’ Scholarship F, I, *
A limited number of full-tuition scholarships are awarded on a highly competitive basis. An on-campus interview is required for finalists. Scholarship application and essay are due by January 15.
Eagles Fly For Leukemia Scholarship F
One full-tuition scholarship is awarded annually to a new freshman who is living with or has survived cancer in his or her lifetime. Scholarship application, essay and documentation are all due by February 1.
Father George Ruggieri, S.J. Memorial Scholarship F, *
Lenfest Scholarship F
Lenfest Scholars who attended the Gesu School of Philadelphia and have successfully completed all requirements for the Lenfest Scholarship Incentive program can apply. Students must demonstrate academic excellence, leadership and service to their community. Preference will be given to students who were faithful participants in the Ignatian College Connection Program (ICC). An Early Action application is strongly encouraged. Students must file the FAFSA to be considered. Scholarship application is due by February 1.
Maguire Scholarship F
A limited number of partial-tuition scholarships are awarded to students attending a Maguire Foundation partner high school. Recipients must achieve a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative high school grade point average on a 4.0 scale and be engaged in community service and/or extracurricular activities. An Early Action application for admission is preferred. Applicants are required to complete the FAFSA and must have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $10,000 or less. Scholarship application and essay are due by February 1.
A partial-tuition scholarship is awarded to one student from PA, NJ, DE or Brooklyn, NY who declares a major in Biology, Chemical Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Physics. An on-campus interview is required for finalists. Applicants are required to complete the FAFSA. Scholarship application is due by January 15.
SJU Theatre Company/Frank Olley Memorial Scholarship F, I, *
Ignatian College Connection (ICC) F
Villiger Speech and Debate Society Scholarship F, I, *
Five full-tuition scholarships are awarded annually to high achieving students who have been faithful participants of the ICC program during high school. Students must demonstrate commitment to the ICC program and Saint Joseph’s University, as well as leadership and academic excellence. An Early Action application is strongly encouraged. Applicants are required to complete the FAFSA. An interview is required for finalists. Scholarship application and essay are due by February 1.
John P. McNulty Scholars Program Scholarship F, I, *
A limited number of full-tuition and partial-tuition scholarships are awarded to women who declare a major in Biology, Chemical Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, Mathematics or Computer Science. An on campus interview is required for finalists. Scholarship application and essay are due by February 1.
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Typical recipients have a minimum B+ grade point average and a strong academic record. Each year, the profile of the scholarship recipients varies based on the applicant pool.
Awarded annually to undergraduate students (including incoming freshmen) who audition and are selected by faculty artistic directors of the SJU Theatre Company. Decisions are based upon audition and demonstrated dedication to the theatre arts. Scholarship application is due by January 15. Awarded to new freshmen who have excelled in high school speech and/or debate competitions and wish to continue their forensic careers in college. Typically, the value of the scholarships range from one-third to one-half tuition, and each year two to three scholarships are awarded. An interview is required. Scholarship application is due by March 1. Key: F = Freshman students are eligible for this scholarship I = International students are eligible for this scholarship T = Transfer students are eligible for this scholarship * = Application for freshman admission is required by the early application deadline of November 15 for this scholarship. For more information: sju.edu/scholarships
You can – if you have “magis.”
More about SJU
A thoroughly Jesuit idea, magis means “more.” As in doing more. Giving more. And having a more amazing life than you ever dreamed possible. That’s the magis of Saint Joseph’s University.
you spent your life amazing yourself?
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SJU IS A CATHOLIC, JESUIT INSTITUTION.
STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO: 14:1
SJU’s Office of Residence Life can assist with the housing selection process. Freshmen and sophomore students are required to live on campus.
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AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 23
4,850 undergraduate 3,520 graduate
Are you a Hawk? Freshman Admission Requirements
Transferring to SJU
SJU offers two non-restrictive, non-binding admissions programs for students applying directly from high school: Early Action and Regular Decision. SAT and ACT scores are optional. However, you may submit your scores if you feel they represent your academic achievements. All admitted students have until May 1 to confirm their intent to enroll by submitting a non-refundable enrollment deposit.
Transfer applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. Transfer applicants must have a minimum of 12 earned transferable credits and typically have achieved a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Learn more at sju.edu/applytransfer.
Learn more about applying as a freshman, transfer or international student at sju.edu/apply.
2016-2017 Yearly Fees Tuition and Fees........................ $43,020 Room and Board....................... $14,524
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Application deadline: November 15 February 1 Decision mailed by: December 25 March 15 Deposit due by: May 1 May 1
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live greater.
U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Saint Joseph’s among “America’s Best Colleges” and places SJU in the top 15 in its category of Regional Universities/North.
Are you ready for more?
What more will you do?
There’s a lot of spirit here. But it’s about more than the Hawk gear you see all over campus. People at Saint Joseph’s strive to make whatever they do just a little better. Hawks ask themselves questions like, “Why settle It becomes a part of who we are. It inspires us to make the most of our God-given talents. And in the process, we create amazing lives.
Natalie Roche ‘17 met Pope Francis here on campus during his visit to Philadelphia in the fall of 2015. Watch the video at sju.edu/magis
Photo: Catholic News Service
for a B when I could work harder and get an A?” That’s how magis works.
Maybe you’ve heard: Saint Joseph’s is not for spectators. Students here are super involved. SJU has over 100 student clubs and organizations ranging from Greek life to Students for Peace and Justice. Service is one of the most popular activities: Hundreds of students participate in our service immersion program in Appalachia each year (there’s a waiting list to get in!).
And every week, more than 500 SJU students engage in service-learning or do volunteer work in Philadelphia. On campus, SJU students are leaders. They assist in academic departments, participate in student government, and are responsible for running the most popular Mass on campus (at 8pm and 10pm on Sundays – drop in if you’re around). sju.edu/service
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Saint Joseph’s has hundreds of internships and co-ops. Maybe you’ll be a Summer Scholar and do chemistry research with a faculty mentor. Or you might turn a sociology class assignment into a
fundraiser for sick kids. Or spend a semester abroad somewhere like China, Ecuador, Ghana, Ireland, Italy or Spain. Both our College of Arts & Sciences and Haub School of Business offer challenging and innovative academic programs (check out the list of majors!). No matter what course you pursue, you will always find an opportunity to make the experience just a little bit “more.” sju.edu/study
New York, NY .......... 95 mi. Washington, D.C.... 145 mi. Hartford, CT............ 220 mi. Richmond, VA ........ 250 mi. Syracuse, NY............ 254 mi. Providence, RI......... 275 mi. Boston, MA ............ 320 mi.
There are several options, including Admissions Presentations and Campus Tours, Ask-A-Counselor, Transfer Information Sessions and Open Houses. Schedule your visit at sju.edu/visit or call 610.660.1300.
97% of students in the class of 2015 completed a semester-long internship, co-op, part-time job, service commitment, or a semester studying abroad by the time they graduated. 2016 ADMITTED STUDENT PROFILE
• Middle 50% GPA 3.27–3.92 • Middle 50% ACT 24–29 • Middle 50% SAT 1080–1240 *Data calculated as of June 1, 2016 *Data calculated from old SAT (SAT used prior to March 2016)
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The Hawk will never die.
SJU fields 20 NCAA Division I varsity teams that compete in the Atlantic 10 Conference and
the Philadelphia Big 5. Once you’ve experienced SJU basketball fans in Hagan Arena, you’ll never look at spectators the same way again! sju.edu/thwnd
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Get used to that phrase – because you’re going to hear it a lot. Athletics is another area where SJU students push themselves to do more. Take the Hawk mascot, for example. ESPN estimates that the Hawk flaps its wings 3,500 times per game – without ever stopping!
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SJU is listed as one of the “Best Colleges in the Northeast” by The Princeton Review.
College of Arts and Sciences Majors Actuarial Science* Ancient Studies* Art* Asian Studies* Autism Behavioral Studies* Biology* Chemical Biology Chemistry* Communication Studies* Computer Science* Criminal Justice* Economics* Education Art Education Early Childhood/Elementary, Pre K- 4 Early Childhood/Elementary, Pre K- 4 & Special Education, Pre K-8 (double) Elementary/Middle Years, 4-8 Secondary Education, 7-12** English* Environmental Science* Francophone Studies* French* German* History* Information Technology Interdisciplinary Health Services* International Relations* Italian* Italian Studies Linguistics* Mathematics*
MORE THAN 100 STUDENT CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Music* Philosophy* Physics* Political Science* Psychology* Religious Studies* Sociology* Spanish* Theatre and Film* Theology* Undecided Humanities Undecided Natural Sciences Undecided Social Sciences Haub School of Business Majors Accounting* Business Administration Business Intelligence & Analytics* Entertainment Marketing* Family Business & Entrepreneurship* Finance* Financial Planning* Food Marketing* International Business* Leadership, Ethics & Organizational Sustainability* Managing Human Capital* Marketing* Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Marketing Risk Management & Insurance* Sports Marketing* Undecided Business
Interdisciplinary Minors Advertising & Public Relations Africana Studies American Studies Animal Studies Art History Behavioral Neuroscience Business Minor (For CAS Students) Chinese Language & Culture Creative Writing Environmental & Sustainability Studies Faith-Justice Studies Gender Studies Interdisciplinary Health Care Ethics Italian Studies Journalism Justice & Ethics in the Law Latin American Studies Medieval, Renaissance & Reformation Studies Music Industry Real Estate Finance Special Education TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Financial Aid Information Saint Joseph’s University works with families to help make an SJU education affordable through need-based grants, loans and federal work-study. To qualify for need-based financial assistance, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Only U.S. citizens or permanent residents should complete a FAFSA.
Types of Aid
* Indicates a minor is also available ** Secondary Education must be chosen as a secondary major along with one of the following primary majors: Ancient Studies, Biology, Chemistry, English, Environmental Studies, French, German, History, Italian, Mathematics, or Spanish.
Is there more after SJU?
97% of the class of 2015 was either employed, pursuing graduate study or involved in full-time volunteer programs within six months of graduation.
Average starting salary for the class of 2015.
Where do Hawks land?
Merck Penguin Publishing Penn Medicine PA Dept. of Agriculture Philadelphia Insurance Companies Teach For America US Supreme Court Vanguard Warner Bros. Entertainment Walt Disney Company Wegmans
Graduate Programs Boston University Brooklyn Law School Columbia University Cornell University Creighton University Hunter College Thomas Jefferson University Trinity College (Dublin) Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine University of Notre Dame University of Pennsylvania Vrije Universiteit (Amsterdam)
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Our alumni are Saint Joseph’s “lifers.” They live and work all over the world, and they’re always delighted to meet and help a fellow Hawk. Recent Hawk employers and graduate programs include: Employers American Cancer Society Anthropologie Apple Barclays Deloitte Estée Lauder Health Market Science The Hershey Company Hess Corporation Hormel Foods Johnson & Johnson KPMG Lockheed Martin
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SJU’s NCAA Division I Sports Baseball (M) Basketball (M,W) Cross Country (M,W) Field Hockey (W) Golf (M) Lacrosse (M,W)
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS — Find out more at sju.edu/study
Yes. Absolutely. SJU graduates go on to live greater in all kinds of ways.
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In 2014, PayScale named the Haub School of Business #5 out of hundreds of business schools measured for their 20-year return on investment. live greater.
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Visit Saint Joseph’s.
Brilliance is just the beginning. Being bright is a good start. However, knowledge will only get you so far in life; you also need to know what to do with it. That’s why a big part of your SJU experience will be applying what you learn in class to real life.
On SJU’s campus, you’d never guess you’re just minutes from downtown Philadelphia. Philly’s a great place to live, and it’s close to many major urban centers. When you’re ready to explore, you’ll have your pick of world-class adventures.
programs and special-study options, 50+ Undergraduate including interdisciplinary and study abroad programs.
of new freshmen were awarded grants and scholarships over the last five years combined.
At SJU, your admissions counselor is your financial aid counselor as well.
You can file the 2017–2018 FAFSA starting October 1, 2016. We encourage you to file and submit as soon as possible.
003367 SJU’s federal school code for filing the FAFSA
Helpful Websites: SJU scholarships:
Types of financial aid:
Scholarship searches:
• sju.edu/scholarships
• studentloans.gov
• bigfuture.collegeboard.com • fastweb.com
FAFSA:
Financial aid information:
• fafsa.gov
• finaid.org • studentaid.ed.gov
College navigator: • nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator
For more information on Financial Aid: sju.edu/financialaid