Data

Within Saint Joseph’s University’s student body:

35% of students reported they experienced financial hardship

61% of students who experienced financial hardship had difficulty affording books and class materials

19% of students received no financial support from parents or guardians for living and education expenses.

50% of low-income students are financially independent

68% of low income students rely on loans to pay for St. Joe’s

66% of first generation students rely on loans to pay for St. Joe’s

 

All information comes from St. Joe’s Campus Climate Study