University of Saint Joseph

4-years Private College In West Hartford, CT

University of Saint Joseph (referred to as USJ) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in West Hartford, CT. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree- professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at University of Saint Joseph is $45,908. The school has a total enrollment of 1,992 and student to faculty ratio is 12.50% (8 to 1).The highest degree offered at University of Saint Joseph is Doctor's degree- professional practice. It offers 1 Year Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$45,908 (2023)
Acceptance Rate74.85%
Student Population1,992
Test Scores1,170 (SAT)
Graduation Rate60%
Student to Faculty Ratio8 to 1
University of Saint Joseph is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education (12/1/1938 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Saint Joseph is $45,908 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at University of Saint Joseph is $16,971 for academic year 2021-2022. University of Saint Joseph offers the alternative tuition plans. 94 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $25,733 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at University of Saint Joseph is 74.85% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.27%. The average SAT score is 1,170. University of Saint Joseph accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 1,992 students are attending at University of Saint Joseph (831 undergraduate students). There are 127 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 229 part-time faculty working for University of Saint Joseph. The students to faculty ratio is 8 to 1 (12.50%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 461 (full-time) and 261 (part-time). The graduation rate at University of Saint Joseph is 60% and transfer-out rate is 29%. The retention rate is 78% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
University of Saint Joseph offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. University of Saint Joseph offers study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On University of Saint Joseph campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at University of Saint Joseph
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers