2007 UNDERGRAD PROFILE
St. Joseph's University
Saint Joseph's University
Erivan K. Haub School of Business
B-School and Program Basics
| Address: | 5600 City Avenue Mandiville Hall Philadelphia, PA US 19131 |
Program E-Mail |
Program Web site |
Saint Joseph's University is a private institution.
Undergrad business program was founded: 1927
Accredited by AACSB International, Other
Middle States Commission
Classes begin:
| Fall Semester | 08/27/2007 |
| Fall Semester | 08/27/2007 |
Enrollment
| Total undergraduate business school enrollment | 2227 |
| Total full-time undergraduate business students | 1947 |
| Total part-time undergraduate business students | 280 |
| Total distance undergraduate business students | |
STUDENT PROFILE: MOST RECENT ENTERING CLASS
| Female students in class | 39% |
| International students | 2% |
For U.S. schools only: |
|
| African American students | 4% |
| Native Americans | NA % |
| Asian Americans | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| White (non-Hispanic) | 85% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| Other | 1% |
U.S. students by region:
| Mid-Atlantic U.S. | 48% |
| Midwest U.S. | 1% |
| Northeast U.S. | 50% |
| South U.S. | 0% |
| Southwest U.S. | 2% |
| West U.S. | 2% |
| U.S. Possessions and territories | 4% |
Citizenship:
| U.S. | 98% |
| Canada | 0% |
| Other | 2% |
| Unknown | NA % |
CLASS TRAITS: MOST RECENT ENTERING CLASS
| Does the school require standardized tests, such as the SAT or ACT? | No |
SAT Scores for full-time entering business students |
|
| Average | 1133 |
| Median | 1130 |
| Range (Middle 80%) | From 1070 to 1190 |
| Minimum SAT Score | |
ACT Scores for full-time entering business students |
|
| Average | 23 |
| Median | |
| Range (Middle 80%) | From to |
| Minimum ACT Score | NA |
| Minimum High School GPA | NA |
| Does the school require an entrance exam? | No |
| Student Age (years) | |
| Average | 18 |
| Median | 18 |
| High School performance of entering business students | |
| Top 10% of high school class | 14% |
| Top 25% of high school class | 43% |
| GPA of 3.75 or higher | 10% |
| GPA of 3.5 to 3.75 | 16% |
| GPA of 3.25 to 3.49 | 19% |
| GPA of 3.00 to 3.24 | 25% |
| GPA of 2.50 to 2.99 | 26% |
| GPA of 2.00 to 2.49 | 4% |
| GPA of 1.00 to 1.99 | 0% |
| GPA below 1.0 | NA % |
| For Internal Transfers | |
| Minimum overall college GPA | NA |
| Additional application requirements | |
ADMISSIONS
| University Application fee (resident) | $ 55.00 | ||
| University Application fee (nonresident) | $ 55.00 | ||
| University Application fee (non-resident transfers) | $ 55.00 | ||
The university financial aid office manages admissions to the business program
8777 people applied to undergraduate programs for the 2006 academic year. The school accepted 60% (selectivity) of those applicants, and NA % of admitted applicants (yield) enrolled.
NA % of applicants had applied in prior years, and of those reapplicants NA % were accepted.
The university placed 590 applicant(s) on its wait list. 346 wait-listed applicants were admitted to the semester for which they applied.
Does the business program admit freshmen? Yes
NA % of 2006 admissions to the program were freshmen
How do freshmen apply? Indicate interest on university application
How do internal transfers apply? Declare business major
3004 freshmen (admitted and denied) sought full-time admission to the business program for the 2005-2006 academic year.
60% of these applicants were admitted to the program and NA % of admitted students enrolled.
internal candidates (admitted and denied) sought full-time admission to the business program for the 2005-2006 academic year. were admitted to the program.
| Share of all university applicants who are female: | 53% |
| Share of all university applicants who are not from the U.S. | NA % |
Interviews for applicants are Not required
Additional application requirements (including those for international students):
In addition to the application form, the following are required: High School Transcript, Standardized Test Scores (SAT is preferred), One letter of recommendation, and an Essay. Students may apply under either Early Action or Regular Decision. SJU also welcomes transfer students from accredited two and four year colleges or universities. International students should complete the application process by Mar. 1 for the fall semester and Nov. 1 for the spring semester.
Relative importance of the following factors in deciding who gets admitted to the university:
Secondary School Record: Very Important
Class Rank: Important
High School GPA: Very Important
SAT/ACT Scores: Very Important
Application Essay: Important
Recommendations: Important
Interview: Not Considered
Extracurricular Activities: Considered
Talent/ability: Considered
Character/personal qualities: Considered
Volunteer Work: Considered
Work Experience: Considered
COSTS
Annual Costs
| Resident Tuition | $ 28,960.00 |
| Nonresident Tuition | $ 28,960.00 |
| Room and Board | $ 10,170.00 |
| Books | $ 1,500.00 |
| Other Expenses (please specify) | |
Tuition per credit hour (U.S. dollars)
| Resident | $ 950.00 |
| Nonresident | $ 950.00 |
2007-2008 DEADLINES
| University Application deadlines for: | Fall Semester | 02/01/2007 | Fall Semester | 11/15/2006 |
| Business Program deadlines for: | |
FINANCIAL AID
The business program's financial aid ofice manages financial aid for the business program
Financial Aid Web site
Total scholarship money given to business students through the financial aid office in the 2005 academic year: NA
Total scholarship money to be distributed to business students through the financial aid office in the 2006 academic year: NA
Scholarships are awarded to students in the business program based on A combination of need and merit
Scholarships in the 2006-2007 academic year | |
| Percent of business students receiving some scholarship money | 76% |
| Percent of business students receiving full-tuition scholarships | 76% |
| Percent of scholarships offered to business students based on need | NA % |
| Percent of scholarships offered to business students based on merit | NA % |
How do applicants apply for scholarships?
The majority of Saint Joseph's students receive merit and/or Federal financial assistance in the form of academic and athletic scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study funds, either singly or in combination. To be considered for merit scholarships, students should apply early in their senior year of high school. Students are automatically considered for scholarships when applying to the University.
Does the schoool offer a guaranteed loan to all business students (regardless of nationality): No
The maximum amount a business student can borrow per year is: NA
The average outstanding debt among 2006 business program graduates is: NA
CONTACTS
| Dean | Hired as of |
ACADEMICS & REQUIREMENTS
Specializations offered:
Accounting, ,
Decision & Systems Sciences
International Marketing
Sports Marketing and Entertainment
Personal Financial Planning
Food Marketing
Pharmaceutical Marketing
Investments
Marketing Communications
Programs Offered
| BS | Full time |
| BBA | Full time |
| Core curriculum last revised Prior to 2000 |
| Average class size in required business classes | 29 |
| Average class size in business electives | |
| Average class size in non-business classes (required for admission to the business program |
NA % of business classes (core and elective) have fewer than 20 students
NA % of business classes (core and elective) have 21 to 50 students
NA % of business classes (core and elective) have more than 50 students
NA % of required business courses reached maximum enrollment by the first day of class from June 30, 2004 to June 30, 2005.
NA % of required business courses had waiting lists for enrollment
AREAS OF STUDY & ELECTIVES
The school reports that the following are its five leading areas of study:
Accounting, Finance, Marketing
Number of elective courses (not multiple sessions of same course) available in the past academic year: 89
New electives added in the past academic year:
The Business of Sports
Decision Suppot Syst Modling
Global Pharm Marketing
Media Management
Negotiation Skills
Measuring Value Creation
Fin Analysis Ethical Decision Making
Food Industry Consultation & Interventio
Retail Promotional Strategy
Marketing to Ethnic Consumers
What special programs are available to business students?
| Work study or co-op opportunities | Yes |
| The Cooperative Education Program is a partnership between students, employers, and the university. It is a distinctive form of experiential education, which integrates classroom theory with practical experience. Students have the opportunity to work in their chosen career field prior to graduation. The program integrates a rotation of school and employment terms. The co-op program is available to undergraduate business majors. Students register for the program during their freshman year. | |
| Study abroad opportunities | Yes |
| Qualified students who have completed four regular semesters at SJU may be granted permission to spend all or part of their junior year in study at a university abroad. Degree credit is granted upon successful completion of an approved program of foreign study. Permission to study abroad must be obtained from the Center for International Programs (CIP) in the preceding semester. Students should plan early and review their plans with their academic advisor and the CIP. | |
| Volunteer and community service opportunities | Yes |
| Community Service Programs complement the academic life of the students at SJU. All the service initiatives emphasize student leadership, community building and structured time for processing and reflecting on the service experience. In addition, Service-Learning courses challenge students to combine traditional academic coursework with community service experiences. The student engaged in Service-Learning works in two classrooms, one here at the University and the other in Philadelphia. | |
| Business clubs and extracurricular activities | Yes |
FACULTY
| Total full-time undergraduate business faculty | 66 |
| Total undergraduate business adjuncts and visiting business faculty | 42 |
| Total undergraduate permanent/tenured business professors | 34 |
34% of permanent/tenured business professors are women
NA % of permanent/tenured business professors are underrepresented minorities (African American, Hispanic American or Native American)
NA % of permanent/tenured business professors are members of company boards of directors or boards of advisors
NA % of permanent/tenured business professors have owned their own business
Prominent Faculty: , ,
STUDENT LIFE
Freshmen are required to live on campus
NA %of all business students live on campus
Business students are grouped together in "learning communities" in housing or other facilities
TECHNOLOGY
Number of omputers available to undergraduate business students (within the program and university as a whole): 675
Wireless network is available in main B-school buildings
Technology changes made over the past three years:
THE FULL-TIME JOB HUNT
The school has information regarding the employment of 71% of 2006 graduates
Of 2006 graduates for whom we have information...
NA % were seeking full-time professional employment in business
NA % were not seeking full-time professional employment in business
For those not seeking employment in business...
NA % of those were already employed at graduation
7% were planning to continue their education immediately after graduation
NA % were postponing their job search
3% were planning to start their own business
NA % of those not working were doing so for other reasons
120 companies recruited business students on campus from June 30, 2005 to June 30, 2006
1100 companies posted full-time job offers for undergraduate business students on the school's job boards from June 30, 2005 to June 30, 2006
Of 2006 Job-seeking Graduates...
58 received their first job offer by graduation
33 received their first job offer within three months of graduation
10 received their first job offer more than three months after graduation
did not report having received an offer
| Top 10 recruiting firms that hired the most graduates in the past academic year | No. hired |
| PricewaterhouseCoopers | 10 |
| The Vanguard Group | 6 |
| SEI Invesmtents | 5 |
| Morgan Stanley | 4 |
| Merrill Lynch | 4 |
| KPMG LLP | 4 |
| AIG | 4 |
| Grant Thornton LLP | 4 |
| Parente Randolph | 3 |
| Nestle USA | 3 |
| Historic Salary Prospects for 2005 Grads (school reported) | |
| Average base salary | $ 40,600.00 |
| Median base salary | $ 42,500.00 |
| Average signing bonus | $ 2,550.00 |
| Median signing bonus | $ 2,000.00 |
| Average other guaranteed compensation | NA |
| Median other guaranteed compensation | NA |
CAREER DIRECTIONS
What percentage of 2006 graduates who accepted jobs did so in the following functional areas? Are these figures estimates based on the number of students majoring in these functional areas? No
| Finance (includes corporate finance, investments, treasury and financial analysis, public finance, etc.) | NA % |
| Accounting/auditing | NA % |
| General Management | NA % |
| Human Resources | NA % |
| Marketing/Sales (includes public relations, product management, market research, advertising, etc.) | NA % |
| Management Information Systems | NA % |
| Operations | NA % |
| Logistics/Transportation | NA % |
| Other | NA % |
What percentage of 2006 graduates who accepted jobs did so in the following industries? Are these figures estimates? No
| Accounting | 18% |
| Consumer Products & Retail | 22% |
| Consulting | 3% |
| Financial Services | 26% |
| Government, Nonprofit, & Education | 2% |
| Health | 4% |
| Manufacturing | NA % |
| Media & Entertainment | 9% |
| Sports & Leisure | NA % |
| Technology & Science | 9% |
| Transportation | NA % |
| UTILITIES | NA % |
| Other | 13% |
North American Jobs
NA % of 2006 graduates accepted jobs in Canada
100% of 2006 graduates accepted jobs in the U.S.
Here's the regional breakdown on job acceptances in North American regions:
| Northeast (ME, VT, NY, NH, CT, MA, NJ, RI) | 33% |
| Mid-Atlantic (PA, MD, VA, WV, DE, DC) | 62% |
| South (NC, SC, KY, TN, GA, FL, AL, AR, LA, MS) | 2% |
| Southwest (CO, AZ, TX, OK, NM) | 1% |
| Midwest (WI, MO, KS, IA, MN, NE, MI, OH, IN, ND, SD, IL) | 1% |
| West (CA, HI, WA, OR, AK, MT, ID, UT, NV, WY) | 1% |
| U.S. possessions and territories (America Samoa, Palau, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands) | 2% |
| Canada | NA % |
INTERNSHIPS
40 companies recruited internship-seeking undergraduate business students on campus from June 30, 2005 to June 30, 2006
NA % of internships were paid.
| Average compensation per week | NA |
| Median compensation per week | NA |
| Average internship length (weeks) |
553 companies posted internships for undergraduate business students on school job boards from June 30, 2005 to June 30, 2006
| Top 10 Recruiting Firms for Internships | No. interns |
ALUMNI AFFAIRS
NA % of living undergraduate business alumni contributed to the program/university some time between June 30, 2005 and June 30, 2006
Of those who contributed...
| The average gift was | NA |
| The median gift was | NA |
From June 30, 2005 to June 30, 2006, the undergraduate business program NA % received any individual gift in excess of $10 million
Prominent Alumni
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Credit hours required for business degree (including university and program requirements)
| Minimum of 121 for BS |
| Minimum of 52 for BS |
