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 Rate
87%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
50
SAT Range
860-1110
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”
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.
Alexus
07/23/2018
Its a pretty good school, just nothing to do for free time
Sasha
06/22/2018
I appreciate the efforts that the staff exemplifies in trying to push me to go furthur in school. I was nervous starting my first year there but many of the students and staff members reassured that I will do fine as a new student. Though I do believe that there are some communication errors in some cases as in class room meeting and so on, I have learned to adjust and work with some of my fellow classmates.
Grace
11/17/2017
I think it is hard to make connections when you do not live here. It is not really convenient for students who commute and the events are normally later at night. It is a small school, so there are limited times to take certain classes. Only negatives about this school.
Jamiyah
08/09/2017
I love attending the University of Saint Joseph. I would recommend the school to any High School Freshman unsure of where they would like to go. The university is so diverse and so involved of outside news. We support every and anyone in our community. Our University is definitely not the biggest but there is so much to do outside of the campus. Less than 10 min away is blue Back square and west farm mall.
Andrea
03/30/2017
I really like the school, I have been attending from out of state through an online program, and the college faculty and staff are extremely attentive and helpful. I have emailed and been responded to within two days two of my professors with questions about the class, and have been in contact with the financial aid department countless times with great results!
Victoria
01/11/2017
It's nice if you are looking for a quiet, calm experience. It is neatly tucked away in a small area filled with a lot of green. Class sizes are small so the professors know your name and you get a lot more help, at the expense of more diversity in culture.
Oluwaseyi
12/23/2016
University of Saint Joseph is a great school for someone entering the field of healthcare such as Nursing. Based on the reviews from my counselors, peers who are students and visit, I strongly believe that the school will provide me with the necessary skills to have a successful career. With smaller class size and it considered to be one of the best Nursing programs in Connecticut, University of Saint Joseph is to me, a wise investment.
Sarah
07/04/2016
The University of Saint Joseph has already taught me so much about life. I am definitely the odd one out, many of my friends went to colleges that were less focused on academics and more on partying but I am so glad that I chose this beautiful little school.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for University of Saint Joseph is 87%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.64%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.