Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Standish, ME
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,066
Graduate Enrollment: 169
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Rural: Fringe (rural territory up to 5 miles from an urbanized area or up to 2.5 miles from an urban cluster)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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medium full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 80.58%
Male/Female: 36% / 64% (2017)
First generation college students: 30.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 9.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 2.0% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 79.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 65.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 52.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 39.8% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 84.0%
Black: 3.1%
Hispanic: 0.0%
Asian: 0.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
2+ races: 2.9%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 8.5%
Black: 3.1%
Hispanic: 0.0%
Asian: 0.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
2+ races: 2.9%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 8.5%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $54,309
In-State tuition: $39,986Out-of-State tuition: $39,986
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $14,936 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $1,700 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,200 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $1,700 (2022)
Average Family Income: $87,832 (2017)
Median Family Income: $71,346 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 21.4%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 61.2%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $26,276 |
| $30k-48k | $25,997 |
| $48k-75k | $28,825 |
| $75k-110k | $31,723 |
| $110k+ | $29,673 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 60%6-year graduation rate: 68%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.4% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $19,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $19,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 80.3% (2015) |
| @3 year | 83.0% (2017) |
| @5 year | 89.2% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 60.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 63.7% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $52,030 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $62,384 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 5 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 45 | $117,126 ($9,761) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 21 | $28,413 | $47,181 ($3,932) | ||
| Master's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 37 | $22,584 | $171 | $83,091 ($6,924) | |
| Master's Degree | Public Health. | 19 | $80,109 ($6,676) | |||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Public Health. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 62 | $27,000 | $286 | $66,213 ($5,518) | $78,119 ($6,510) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 70 | $426 | $100,214 ($8,351) | $109,892 ($9,158) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 24 | $27,000 | $286 | $49,038 ($4,087) | $48,012 ($4,001) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 13 | $27,000 | $286 | $37,063 ($3,089) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 42 | $278 | $52,473 ($4,373) | ||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 11 | $27,000 | $286 | $33,167 ($2,764) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 7 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 19 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 33 | $27,000 | $286 | $34,871 ($2,906) | $39,986 ($3,332) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 37 | $58,611 ($4,884) | |||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Psychology, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 4 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $55,143Full time faculty: 98%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 8.0
School's endowment start of year: $14,862,925 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $18,502,833 (2022)