Lancaster, PA
Competitive — only about 44 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 34 percentage points since 2019, from 78% to 44% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 216 | 169 | 114 | 78% |
| 2020 | 430 | 233 | 115 | 54% |
| 2021 | 493 | 242 | 102 | 49% |
| 2022 | 593 | 271 | 97 | 46% |
| 2023 | 451 | 199 | 93 | 44% |
Fall 2023 applicants
172 of 398 women and 27 of 52 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster has an acceptance rate of 44% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 199 of 451 applicants.
Selective. Competitive — only about 44 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
451 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 93 enrolled.
No. Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 34 percentage points since 2019, from 78% to 44% — it has become more selective.