University of Saint Joseph: Review & Facts

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University of Saint Joseph is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,995 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1932 and is one of the 3 schools and colleges located in West Hartford, Connecticut.

University of Saint Joseph is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at University of Saint Joseph.

Majors
Offered
60
University of Saint Joseph implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 60 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at University of Saint Joseph is fair at 78% (above Connecticut average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
78%
Good
The graduation rate at University of Saint Joseph is below average: 57%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Saint Joseph is good, 8:1. Find out more details regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high, about $41,800 per year. The additional fees at University of Saint Joseph (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $2,300, which makes it a total of $44,100 per year.

Read the details about University of Saint Joseph additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
75%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 1,654 applications were submitted and 1,238 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

The college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Saint Joseph in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,500
High
University of Saint Joseph provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Saint Joseph, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
University of Saint Joseph offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 400 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high -- around $7,500 a year.

Based on the college crime information, University of Saint Joseph seems to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Saint Joseph Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Saint Joseph
1678 Asylum Avenue
West Hartford, Connecticut
06117, USA
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