School Information

23.0
Total Enrollment 1,935
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 10 : 1

Saint Joseph College

http://www.sjc.edu
1678 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, Connecticut 06117-2764
(860) 232-4571

Saint Joseph College, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in the Roman Catholic tradition, provides a rigorous liberal arts and professional education for a diverse student population while maintaining a strong commitment to developing the potential of women. The College is a community which promotes the growth of the whole person in a caring environment that encourages strong ethical values, personal integrity and a sense of responsibility to the needs of society.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Campus Setting City: Small
Disability Services Student 6%
 
School Costs

At Saint Joseph College, 99.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 82.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $11,600), and 76% receive loans ($7,814 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $11,214. Off campus it is around $11,214.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Saint Joseph College is $20,325 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 1,150 people applied to Saint Joseph College. Of the applicants, 84.0% were admitted (0.0% male & 0.0% female ) and 19.0% accepted (0.0% male and 2.3% female)

Of the 963 undergraduate students at Saint Joseph College, 20.0% are part-time. A majority (73.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 83.0% of the 972 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     91.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     75.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     45.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     55.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     46.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 860.231.5216
Admissions Office Email admissions@sjc.edu
Admissions Office Address 1678 Asylum Avenue West Hartford, CT 06117-2791
Admissions Website http://www.sjc.edu/admissions/
Application Website http://www.sjc.edu/academics/graduate_studies/education/reach_to_teach/application_process.html
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to Saint Joseph College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 440
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 520
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 440
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 520
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 20
 
Saint Joseph College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 0
American/United States Studies/Civilization 0
Women's Studies 0
Biological and biomedical sciences 2 14 30
Biochemistry 0 0
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 14 30
Biomedical Sciences, General 2
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 15 25
Accounting 1
Business Administration and Management, General 14 25
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Education 11 10 154
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 31
Education, General 82
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms 11
Educational Evaluation and Research
Secondary Education and Teaching 0
Special Education and Teaching, General 10 30
Special Education and Teaching, Other 4
Urban Education and Leadership 7
English language and literature/letters 11
English Language and Literature, General 11
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 35
Child Development 21
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 2
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 12
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 3
Spanish Language and Literature 3
Health professions and related clinical sciences 13 49 20
Health Services Administration 13
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 0 9
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 49 11
History 9
History, General 9
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 8
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 8
Mathematics and statistics 2
Mathematics, General 2
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 4 11
Gerontology 10
International/Global Studies 3
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
Nutrition Sciences 1
Natural resources and conservation 4
Environmental Studies 4
Philosophy and religious studies 2
Philosophy 2
Religion/Religious Studies 0
Physical sciences 2 2
Chemistry, General 2 2
Psychology 27 16
Counseling Psychology 16
Psychology, General 27
Public administration and social service professions 0 23
Social Work 23
Social Work, Other 0
Security and protective services 11
Security and Protective Services, Other 11
Social sciences 1
Economics, General 0
Sociology 1
Visual and performing arts 7
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 7
 
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