Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001409
- Phone: (203) 371-7999
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
76.61%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
8:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
20FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$21,559Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Saint Joseph College (USJ)
5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT
Saint Joseph College is a nonprofit private institution that has a large number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in West Hartford, Connecticut, in a predominantly urban area. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. St. Joseph College has a yearly student enrollment of approximately 2,300.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs St. Joseph College offers:
- Education
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Psychology
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Public Administration And Social Services
Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the school. Most students admitted to St. Joseph College have an SAT score within the range of 900 to 1090, or an ACT score within the range of 22 to 23. 78% of students that apply are accepted to St. Joseph College, of which 15% choose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at sjc.edu.
The cost of tuition is approximately $33,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's net price calculator to get a better idea of their costs. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $6,700 per year. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that qualify in the form of grants and loans.
The Saint Joseph College "Blue Jays" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
- Soccer (NCAA Division III)
- Softball (NCAA Division III)
Contact information, admission forms, areas of study, and much more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.sjc.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the students Saint Joseph College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at Saint Joseph College is about 2,500. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 9% enrolling as graduate students and 37% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $38,000-$46,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- Per unit charges are around $760 for part time students
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 99% | $22,849 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 82% | $7,427 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Saint Joseph College may provide services like those listed below:- Online classes
- Night and weekend classes available
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Employment search assistance
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Dietetics Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Saint Joseph College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (Great Northeast Athletic Conference)
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Saint Joseph College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, M)
- Biochemistry (M)
- Biomedical Science (C)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B, C, M)
- Accounting (B)
Education
- Special Education (B, M)
- Education (M)
- Guidance Counselor (M)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
- Women's Studies (B)
Family and Consumer Sciences
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Pharmacy (D)
- Nursing (B, M)
- Public Health (B)
- Dietetics (C)
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse (C)
- Marriage and Family Therapy (M)
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Legal Professions and Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B, M)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
- Counseling Psychology (M)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B, M)
- Public Policy
Security and Protective Services
Visual and Performing Arts
- Art History (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Saint Joseph College.
- Trinity College in West Haven, CT (3 miles away)
- Bay Path College in Boston, MA (20 miles away)
- Springfield College in South Easton, MA (24 miles away)
- American International College in Boston, MA (25 miles away)
- Post University in Stratford, CT (25 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001409
- Phone: (203) 371-7999
- School Homepage