University of Saint Joseph
West Hartford, CT
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 895
Graduate Enrollment: 1,226
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 78.25%
Male/Female: 3% / 97% (2017)
First generation college students: 42.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 5.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 76.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 61.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 47.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 36.0% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 59.4%
Black: 11.4%
Hispanic: 15.8%
Asian: 5.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.5%
Non-resident alien: 1.1%
Unknown race: 3.1%
Black: 11.4%
Hispanic: 15.8%
Asian: 5.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.5%
Non-resident alien: 1.1%
Unknown race: 3.1%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $52,626
In-State tuition: $43,084Out-of-State tuition: $43,084
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $12,732 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $1,550 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $12,210 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $1,550 (2022)
Average Family Income: $74,096 (2017)
Median Family Income: $44,704 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 38.3%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 74.8%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $21,094 |
| $30k-48k | $23,358 |
| $48k-75k | $28,082 |
| $75k-110k | $26,187 |
| $110k+ | $27,828 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 47%6-year graduation rate: 56%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.7% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $24,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $23,750 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 67.1% (2015) |
| @3 year | 68.8% (2017) |
| @5 year | 81.6% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 45.5% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 53.6% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $60,840 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $59,339 (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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational/Instructional Media Design. | 22 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 60 | $191 | $59,832 ($4,986) | $64,175 ($5,348) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 20 | $27,000 | $286 | $30,749 ($2,562) | |
| Master's Degree | Biology, General. | 32 | $53,818 ($4,485) | |||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Biology, General. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 9 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Genetics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 1 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Gerontology. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Nutrition Sciences. | 28 | $233 | $59,748 ($4,979) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Chemistry. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 21 | $27,000 | $286 | $45,916 ($3,826) | |
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 37 | $583 | $51,949 ($4,329) | $66,648 ($5,554) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 2 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 26 | $27,000 | $281 | $52,844 ($4,404) | |
| Master's Degree | Social Work. | 66 | $466 | $52,164 ($4,347) | $56,716 ($4,726) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 2 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 1 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 32 | $1,437 | $123,534 ($10,295) | ||
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 4 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | 82 | $2,083 | $93,919 ($7,827) | $129,454 ($10,788) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Health. | 19 | $27,000 | $286 | $35,296 ($2,941) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Public Health. | 3 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | 16 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 73 | $30,990 | $286 | $77,961 ($6,497) | $80,507 ($6,709) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 60 | $544 | $112,788 ($9,399) | $120,986 ($10,082) | |
| First Professional Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 2 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 17 | $54,813 ($4,568) | $67,216 ($5,601) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 34 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 69 | $265 | $53,408 ($4,451) | $58,699 ($4,892) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Special Education and Teaching. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 8 | $53,983 ($4,499) | $52,486 ($4,374) | ||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 35 | $48,858 ($4,072) | |||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 1 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $79,047Full time faculty: 95%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 8.0
School's endowment start of year: $35,442,000 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $45,085,000 (2022)