About University of Saint Joseph

Founded in 1932, University of Saint Joseph. is a Private college. Located in Connecticut, which is a city setting in Connecticut, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 894 full time undergraduate students, and 1,573 full time graduate students.

The University of Saint Joseph Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 10:1. There are 131 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at University of Saint Joseph include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate87%
Application Deadline
Application Fee50
SAT Range860-1110
ACT Range

Admissions at SJC are considered Less Selective, with ,9% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 17 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

86% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 45% were in the top quarter, and 8% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at University of Saint Joseph.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
27%
“We know about current events and vote”
55%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
18%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
9%
“We save it for the classroom”
27%
“Sometimes, but not often”
45%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
18%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
27%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
73%
“I feel extremely safe”
30%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
40%
“We bought the gear”
30%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
9%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
82%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
9%
“We”re a very artistic group”
9%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
55%
“They keep regular office hours”
36%
“They”re always available”
91%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
9%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
36%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
55%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
9%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
45%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
55%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    29 Students rated on-campus housing 4 stars. 28 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    16 Students rated off-campus housing 2.9 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    31 Students rated campus food 3.2 stars. 16 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    32 Students rated campus facilities 4.2 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    32 Students rated class size 4.8 stars. 78 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    32 Students rated school activities 3.8 stars. 28 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    33 Students rated local services 4.4 stars. 58 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    32 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.

University of Saint Joseph REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of University of Saint Joseph?

12 Students rated University of Saint Joseph

Claudia - 02/04/2020

The faculty and students really make this school great. Upon transferring, I found it easy to get involved with clubs and meet people in my program. Everyone is very supportive of one another which makes the classroom and campus an inviting place to be whether you live on campus or commute.

Shaniyah - 01/29/2020

I feel that USJ has really helped me branch out. I came into school a shy girl but am currently a junior who has been networking on and off campus. I became an orientation leader after my first year, joined the honors program, presented at symposium day, I held 3 on campus jobs, played on the women's basketball team and made deans list every semester so far! This year I will also be presenting research at a psychology conference in Boston and a Honors conference in Albany. I also became a middle school girls aau basketball coach and started an off campus job at community mental health affiliates. I do not think that I would have made all the connections or had the opportunities I have if it were not for USJ.

Justine - 08/21/2019

Most professors I have talked to are easy to access and are understanding. There are plenty of options for food in the cafeteria. one of the options for food is someone who cooks and it is personalized to how you want the food. Although I do not think they are that much of an option for people who are vegans.

Toneisha - 07/02/2019

The school did not meet my overall expectations as far as decorum. I was expecting more for the tuition rate. However, the fact that the classroom are intimate and offer more of a personal setting to truly engage with professors I find outweigh the latter disappointment.

University of Saint Joseph FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at University of Saint Joseph?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for University of Saint Joseph is 87%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    You learn a lot about yourself in college. Therefore, you want to make sure the college ou choose is right for you. I was a wild child, and focusing on a task isnn't always that simpple. This steady paced college helped me focus on the work I had to get done free of most distractions. And in te process, I was able to find what it was I wanted to do with my life after college.

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  3. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    i think our school is best known for the academic programs, the small class rooms, and the wonderful faculty and staff

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  4. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are nice and friendly and are always available for extra help.

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  5. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The roommate matching system is not an easy process to adjust. Most importantly, changing roommates and rooms is not any easy process. Secondly, my school is unorganized concerning social events. As a result, students do not know about the event and does not attend.

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  6. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Saint Joseph College has a small, cozy campus with friendly, warm faces.

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  7. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Someone who prefers to attend a larger campus or university, because we are a really small campus where pretty much everyone knows everyone.

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  8. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Kind, wants to be a nurse or teacher

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  9. What's unique about your campus?

    One the best things about my school is that the class sizes are very small. The largest lectures we have are of about 50 people. Therefore there is always a way to participate in class discussion and ask questions when things are not understood. In addition my school has a very helpful center for academic excellence and the tutors are extremely helpful in creating study groups and editing papers. This is all free and is very helpful to student who do not really know how to study and teaches in study groups from a different perspective than the teacher.

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  10. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    The school has a very unique environment. The students and teachers were able to communicate very effectively here. The same can be said for the students in different points in their academic career. While most schools seemed to want to seperate people depending on their academic standting, majors, financial status, or even class year, the University of Saint Joseph made a point to be inclusive to all of its students.

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  11. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    Well I love this scool, but I wish there was more diversity. Even though people are generally acepting of people, as a minority it would be nice to have a more diverse classroom.

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  12. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I had known how supportive all of the staff is of there students. The classes are small and the professors can really get to know you and take special interest in you if you are open and let them.You can really get your money's worth attending this school.

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  13. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    Coursework

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Student Body

Students

97%

female

3%

male

894

Total Undergrad Enrollment

1,573

Total Grad Students

7%

Out-Of-State

93%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

17%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
% Black or African-American
15%
% Hispanic/Latino
16%
% White or Caucasian
52%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

97% of students attending University of Saint Joseph receive some sort of financial aid. 34% were awarded federal grants. While 64% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$36,870

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,000

Books and Supplies

$10,750

Room and Board

48,620

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$25,063
$30 - $48K
$22,044
$48 - $75K
$36,852
$75 - $110K
$28,058
$110K & UP
$30,511

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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