Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $51,340
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $51,340
- Average Net Price
- $35,487
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 18.2%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $15,740
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $15,740
- Books & Supplies
- $1,050
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $68,130
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,500
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $270/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 79.2%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 54.1%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 18.2%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $30,742 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $33,882 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $33,514 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $37,264 |
| $110,001+ | $36,689 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most Saint Joseph's families pay around $35,487 annually after aid, not the $68,130 sticker price. Lower-income families ($0-30K) pay about $30,742 per year, while wealthy families ($110K+) still pay $36,689. Over four years, expect to invest roughly $142,000 total.
The 10:1 student-faculty ratio and strong Jesuit academic reputation justify costs for many families. Graduates earn a median $86,881 ten years out, making the $25,500 typical debt load manageable. Monthly loan payments average $270, easily handled with strong post-graduation employment prospects. The 96.3% employment rate shows Saint Joe's delivers career outcomes.
Middle-class families get squeezed here with limited need-based aid. Only 18.15% receive Pell grants, and institutional aid reaches just 28.13% of students. The best deal goes to high-achieving students from lower-income backgrounds who qualify for the strongest financial aid packages.
The 10:1 student-faculty ratio and strong Jesuit academic reputation justify costs for many families. Graduates earn a median $86,881 ten years out, making the $25,500 typical debt load manageable. Monthly loan payments average $270, easily handled with strong post-graduation employment prospects. The 96.3% employment rate shows Saint Joe's delivers career outcomes.
Middle-class families get squeezed here with limited need-based aid. Only 18.15% receive Pell grants, and institutional aid reaches just 28.13% of students. The best deal goes to high-achieving students from lower-income backgrounds who qualify for the strongest financial aid packages.
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